Cisco C9500-24Y4C-E Catalyst 9500 24-Ports 40/100G Network Essential Switch

CISCO Catalyst 9500 Overview

Device Specifications

• Model: Catalyst 9500 - Network Essentials
• Type: Managed Switch
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, 1U

Port Configuration

• Total Ports: 24 x 25 Gigabit SFP28
• Additional Interfaces:
  • 4 x 100 Gigabit LAN
  • 2 x USB 3.0

Performance Metrics

• Switching Capacity (Full Duplex): 1.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1 Bpps

Capacity Details

• Routing Table Entries: 80,000
• IPv4 Routes (Indirect): 212,000
• IPv4 Host Routes: 90,000
• IPv6 Routes (Indirect): 212,000
• IPv6 Host Routes: 90,000
• Multicast Scale: 32,000
• QoS ACL Scale: 16,000
• Security ACL Scale: 270,000
• FNF Entries: 96,000
• VLAN IDs: 4,000
• Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs): 4,000

Routing Protocols Supported

• OSPF
• RIP-1 & RIP-2
• BGP
• EIGRP
• IGMP
• VRRP
• MSDP
• Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
• RIPng

Remote Management Capabilities

• SNMP v1, v2c, v3
• RMON v1, v2
• NETCONF
• RESTCONF

Power Specifications

• Power Supply: Internal, Hot-plug
• Installed Quantity: 1
• Maximum Supported Quantity: 2
• Power Redundancy: Optional, 1+1 Scheme
• Power Provided: 650 Watts
• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)

Physical Dimensions

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 in x 18 in x 1.7 in
• Weight: 20.99 lbs

Ports

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Rack-mountable Switch is equipped with 24 ports, making it an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses that require a reliable and efficient network infrastructure. These 24 ports offer numerous benefits and play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity and data transfer.

Increased Connectivity

With 24 ports, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 allows users to connect multiple devices simultaneously. Whether you need to connect computers, printers, servers, or other networking devices, the ample number of ports ensures that you can easily establish connections without the need for additional switches or hubs. This streamlined connectivity enhances productivity and efficiency within your organization.

Flexibility and Scalability

The 24 ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 provide flexibility in network design and future scalability. As your business grows, you can easily expand your network by connecting new devices to the available ports. This scalability eliminates the need for costly upgrades or replacements, saving both time and money in the long run.

Enhanced Performance

Each port on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 supports high-speed data transfer rates, ensuring that your network operates at peak performance. Whether you are transferring large files, streaming high-definition videos, or running bandwidth-intensive applications, the 24 ports enable smooth and uninterrupted data flow.

PoE (Power over Ethernet) Support

Some of the ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 support PoE, which eliminates the need for separate power cables for connected devices. This feature is particularly useful for IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras, as it simplifies installation and reduces cable clutter. With PoE support, you can easily deploy devices in various locations without worrying about power sources.

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) Configuration

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 allows you to configure VLANs on its ports, enabling logical segmentation of your network. This feature enhances security and improves network performance by isolating traffic between different departments or user groups. VLAN configuration provides granular control over network access and allows you to prioritize critical applications or services.

Link Aggregation

Link aggregation, also known as port trunking, allows you to combine multiple ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 to increase bandwidth and redundancy. By bundling ports together, you can achieve higher throughput and ensure uninterrupted connectivity even if one of the links fails. Link aggregation is particularly useful in environments where high availability and seamless failover are critical.

Uplink Ports

In addition to the 24 standard ports, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Rack-mountable Switch features 4 uplink ports. These uplink ports offer several advantages and are essential for connecting the switch to the rest of your network infrastructure.

High-Speed Uplinks

The 4 uplink ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 support high-speed data transfer rates, enabling fast and efficient communication between switches, routers, and other network devices. These uplinks ensure that your network operates at optimal performance, even when handling heavy traffic loads.

Redundancy and Resiliency

The presence of multiple uplink ports provides redundancy and resiliency in your network architecture. By connecting the Cisco Catalyst 9500 to multiple switches or routers through these uplinks, you create alternate paths for data transmission. If one uplink fails or experiences congestion, traffic can seamlessly flow through the remaining uplinks, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Ease of Network Expansion

The uplink ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 simplify network expansion and allow you to connect additional switches or routers without sacrificing performance. These uplinks provide a scalable solution, ensuring that your network can accommodate future growth and increased bandwidth requirements.

StackWise Virtual Technology

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 supports StackWise Virtual (SVL) technology, which allows you to create a virtual switch stack by connecting multiple switches using the uplink ports. This virtualization feature simplifies network management, enhances resiliency, and provides a single point of control for the entire stack. SVL improves overall network performance and simplifies the deployment of advanced features such as cross-stack EtherChannel and StackPower.

FlexStack-Plus Technology

FlexStack-Plus technology on the Cisco Catalyst 9500 enables stacking of up to eight switches using special stacking modules and cables. This stacking capability simplifies management, reduces cabling complexity, and increases overall network reliability. FlexStack-Plus provides high-speed stacking links between switches, allowing them to operate as a single logical unit with a shared management plane.

Speed

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Rack-mountable Switch offers a speed of 40/100G, delivering exceptional performance and ensuring fast data transfer rates. This high-speed capability is essential for modern networks that handle large volumes of data and require seamless connectivity.

High Bandwidth Applications

The 40/100G speed of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 enables support for high bandwidth applications such as video conferencing, data center interconnectivity, and cloud computing. These applications require fast data transfer rates to ensure real-time collaboration, smooth streaming, and efficient data processing. The switch's high speed ensures that your network can handle the demands of these bandwidth-intensive tasks without any performance degradation.

Future-Proofing

As technology continues to advance, the need for faster network speeds will only increase. Investing in a switch with 40/100G speed ensures that your network infrastructure is future-proofed and capable of handling upcoming advancements in data transfer technologies. By deploying the Cisco Catalyst 9500, you can avoid costly network upgrades or replacements in the near future.

Reduced Latency

The high-speed capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 contribute to reduced latency, which is crucial for applications that require real-time responsiveness. Whether you are running financial transactions or using latency-sensitive applications, the switch's speed ensures minimal delays and enhances overall user experience.

High-Speed Uplinks

In addition to the high-speed access ports, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 offers high-speed uplink ports. These uplinks allow you to connect the switch to other network devices such as routers or core switches while maintaining the same fast data transfer rates. High-speed uplinks ensure that there are no bottlenecks in your network architecture, providing consistent performance across all connected devices.

Data Center Connectivity

The 40/100G speed of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 makes it an excellent choice for data center connectivity. With increasing demands for cloud services and storage, data centers require switches capable of handling massive data transfers. The switch's high speed allows for seamless connectivity between servers, storage devices, and other critical components in the data center, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.

Network Type

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Rack-mountable Switch is classified as an Essential network type, offering a range of features that are fundamental to building a robust and secure network infrastructure.

Reliability and Resilience

The Essential network type of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 ensures reliability and resilience in your network. This switch is designed to provide continuous operation, even in demanding environments. With built-in redundancy features such as power supply and fan modules, the switch minimizes downtime and ensures uninterrupted connectivity.

Advanced Security

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 offers advanced security features that are essential for protecting your network from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. With support for features such as MACsec encryption, Secure Shell (SSH), and control plane protection, the switch provides a secure foundation for your network infrastructure.

Quality of Service (QoS)

The Essential network type of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 includes advanced QoS capabilities, allowing you to prioritize critical applications or services. By assigning appropriate QoS policies to different traffic types, you can ensure that important applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency, while less critical traffic is appropriately managed. This capability enhances overall network performance and user experience.

Hardware Redundancy

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 features hardware redundancy, offering peace of mind and minimizing the impact of hardware failures. Redundant power supplies and fan modules ensure that the switch continues to operate even if one component fails. This redundancy eliminates single points of failure and increases the overall reliability of your network infrastructure.

Advanced Routing Capabilities

In addition to its essential network type classification, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 provides advanced routing capabilities, enabling efficient traffic routing between different networks or subnets. The switch supports routing protocols such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), allowing you to build complex network topologies and optimize traffic flow.

Software Defined Access (SD-Access)

The Cisco Catalyst 9500 supports Software Defined Access (SD-Access), a network architecture that simplifies network management and enhances security. SD-Access provides centralized control and automation, allowing you to define policies and enforce them across your network infrastructure. This feature streamlines network operations, reduces manual configuration efforts, and improves overall network visibility and security posture.