Cisco • SKU C9500-24-A
Cisco C9500-24-A — Catalyst 9500 Series
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.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches official data sheet (read via search snippets; vendor blocks WebFetch). Corroborated by Provantage and Tempest distributor spec tables.
What is the Cisco 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.
TFI supplies the C9500-24-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 | 24x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports |
|---|---|
| switching capacity | Up to 1920 Gbps |
| forwarding rate | Up to 1440 Mpps |
| license | Network Advantage (perpetual feature license; '-A' tier). DNA Advantage subscription required separately. |
| form factor | 1U rack-mountable, fixed configuration (1.73 x 17.5 x 21.52 in) |
| memory storage | 16 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash |
| power supply | Dual redundant AC PSUs (field-replaceable), ~950W max AC rating; front-to-back airflow |
| mac table | Up to 64,000 MAC addresses; 4000 VLANs; 9198-byte jumbo frames |
| eol status | End-of-Sale: last order date 30 April 2024 (Cisco EoL bulletin); last supported IOS XE 17.18; available refurbished |
End-of-life status
The C9500-24-A is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the C9500-24-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 C9500-24-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 C9500-24-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.
- Is the C9500-24-A still supported?
- The Cisco C9500-24-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.
- How many ports does the C9500-24-A have?
- Port configuration: 24x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.
- Can TFI deliver the C9500-24-A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco C9500-24-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-E
Cisco Catalyst 9500 24-Port 40G Switch, NW Ess. License
Verification sources (7)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html
- https://www.provantage.com/cisco-systems-c9500-24q~7CSCO5MX.htm
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/c9500-12q-c9500-24q-c9500-40x-eol.html
- https://www.router-switch.com/c9500-24q-a.html
- https://www.amazon.com/C9500-24Q-Catalyst-9500-Switch-Sealed/dp/B0CNY6WMN4
- https://www.tempestns.com/products/cisco-c9500-24q-catalyst-9500-series-ethernet-switch/
- https://www.renewtech.com/cisco-c9500-24q-a.html
Need pricing on C9500-24-A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.