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Cisco • SKU C9500-24X-A
Cisco C9500-24X-A — Catalyst 9500 Series
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series — 24-port 10G aggregation/core switch (16x SFP+ fixed + 8x 10GE via network module), Network Advantage license, 1RU rack-mount
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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What is the Cisco C9500-24X-A?
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series — 24-port 10G aggregation/core switch (16x SFP+ fixed + 8x 10GE via network module), Network Advantage license, 1RU rack-mount
TFI supplies the C9500-24X-A refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 16x 10G SFP+ (fixed) + 8x 10GE via optional network module = 24 total 10G ports |
|---|---|
| switching capacity | 960 Gbps |
| forwarding rate | 720 Mpps |
| form factor | 1U rack-mount (19"/23" compatible); 1.7" H x 17.5" W x 21.5" D |
| poe | None — data-only switch, no PoE |
| stacking | StackWise Virtual (not traditional StackWise cable; VSL or DAD link required) |
| license | Network Advantage (IOS XE); includes MPLS L3VPN, VRF-Lite, EVPN, Segment Routing, advanced QoS. DNA/Catalyst Center add-on sold separately (C9500-DNA-L-A-*) |
| cpu memory | 4-core x86 2.4 GHz CPU, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 16 GB internal storage; UADP 2.0 ASIC |
| power supply | Redundant power supply supported (modular, hot-swap) |
| eol status | End-of-Sale / approaching EoL; Last Day of Support reported as April 30 2029. Successor: C9500-24Y4C-A |
End-of-life status
The C9500-24X-A is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the C9500-24X-A end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished C9500-24X-A delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco C9500-24X-A?
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series — 24-port 10G aggregation/core switch (16x SFP+ fixed + 8x 10GE via network module), Network Advantage license, 1RU rack-mount
- Is the C9500-24X-A still supported?
- The Cisco C9500-24X-A has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the C9500-24X-A support PoE?
- PoE on the C9500-24X-A: None — data-only switch, no PoE.
- How many ports does the C9500-24X-A have?
- Port configuration: 16x 10G SFP+ (fixed) + 8x 10GE via optional network module = 24 total 10G ports.
- Can TFI deliver the C9500-24X-A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco C9500-24X-A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the Catalyst 9500 Switch Series
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C9500-12Q-A
Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-Port 40G Switch, NW Adv. License
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C9500-12Q-E
Cisco Catalyst 9500 12-Port 40G Switch, NW Ess. License
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C9500-16X-2Q-A
Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G Switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module, NW Adv. License
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C9500-16X-2Q-E
Cisco Catalyst 9500 16-Port 10G Switch, 2 x 40GE Network Module, NW Ess. License
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C9500-24-A
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series fixed-core/aggregation switch, 24x 40G QSFP+ ports, 1U rack-mountable, with Network Advantage license. Actual Cisco order code is C9500-24Q-A.
Verification sources (6)
- https://www.layer23-switch.com/c9500-24x-a.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html
- https://networkdevicesinc.com/products/c9500-24x-a
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-c9500-24x-a-cisco-network-services/
- https://www.itbargaincenter.com/products/c9500-24x-a
- https://itprice.com/cisco-gpl/c9500%20advantage
Need pricing on C9500-24X-A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.