CISCO C9500-24Q-E

The Cisco C9500-24Q-E is a high-performance, high-density 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise-level networks. It is a member of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, which is known for its advanced features, scalability, and security.  

Here’s a breakdown of its key features and what it offers:

• High-Density 40 Gigabit Ethernet: The switch offers 24 ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, providing ample bandwidth for demanding applications and high-traffic environments.  
• Advanced Features: It supports a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VLANs, QoS, routing protocols, and security features like Cisco TrustSec and MACsec encryption.  
• Scalability: The Catalyst 9500 Series is designed for scalability, allowing you to expand your network as your needs grow.
• High Availability: The switch includes features like redundant power supplies and fans to ensure high availability and minimize downtime.  
• Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) Support: It supports SD-Access, Cisco’s network architecture that provides automated policy enforcement and network segmentation.  
• Cisco IOS XE Software: The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE software, which offers a rich set of features and capabilities, including programmability, automation, and assurance.

Benefits:

• High Bandwidth: The 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide the bandwidth needed for demanding applications like data center connectivity, high-performance computing, and large-scale virtualization.
• Enhanced Security: Advanced security features help protect your network from threats.  
• Simplified Management: SD-Access support simplifies network management and automation.  
• Increased Reliability: High availability features minimize downtime and ensure network reliability.