Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch (C9500-24Y4C-EDU)

The Cisco C9500-24Y4C-EDU is an enterprise-class switch in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, engineered for advanced core and aggregation applications in modern digital campuses and education environments. This high-throughput, fixed-core switch provides twenty-four 1G/10G/25G and four 40/100G ports, setting a standard for scalability and reliability. The C9500-24Y4C-EDU is built around a programmable switch architecture, delivering exceptional automation, programmability, and real-time analytics through Cisco's UADP 3.0 ASIC. Integrated with advanced Quality-of-Service mechanisms, the switch enables prioritized delivery for mission-critical and latency-sensitive applications, ensuring seamless digital learning experiences and resource management. The platform supports StackWise Virtual technology for simplified network design and high-availability stacking, further boosting operational efficiency and resiliency. As part of the Cisco Catalyst series, this solution enables zero-touch deployments and ongoing automated policy enforcement across various segments—aligned with the evolving requirements of distributed, cloud-centric, and secure educational networks worldwide.