Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-24Y4C-1E)

The Cisco C9500-24Y4C-1E is an enterprise-class core switch engineered for flexibility, high throughput, and reliability in demanding infrastructure. As part of the Cisco Catalyst series, it leverages advanced programmability, allowing customized automation and streamlined management—key for modern networks driven by complex, evolving business needs. This switch is built with superior serviceability in mind, making maintenance and diagnostics efficient, while providing robust tools for rapid troubleshooting. By supporting a significant number of IPv4 and IPv6 routes, extensive ACL scaling, and massive forwarding rates, it addresses the realities of contemporary IoT deployments. Organizations benefit from seamless integration across data centers or campus environments, with hardware and software enhancements that ensure security and scalability. With the C9500-24Y4C-1E, distributed enterprises and service providers can confidently create programmable, high-speed infrastructures designed to support next-generation applications and the expanding realm of IoT.

C9500-24Y4C-1E specification

ModelC9500-24Y4C-1E
BrandCisco
Description9500 1Y DNA Essentials, HW
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in
Rack Units (RU)1 RU
Minimum Software RequirementCisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1a
ASICUADP 3.0
Switching Capacity Up to 2.0 Tbps
Forwarding Rate Up to 1 Bpps
Total MAC Addresses Up to 82,000
IPv4 Routes (ARP + learned routes) Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host/ARP
Total IPv6 Routes Up to 212,000 indirect + direct, Up to 90,000 host
Total IPv4 Multicast Routes Up to 32,000
Total IPv6 Multicast Routes Up to 32,000
QoS ACL Scale Up to 16,000
Security ACL ScaleUp to 27,000
FNF EntriesUp to 98,000
DRAM16 GB