CISCO C9500-24Y4C-E

The Cisco C9500-24Y4C-E is a high-performance, enterprise-class core and aggregation layer switch designed for demanding campus networks. Here’s a breakdown of its key features and benefits:  

Key Features:

• High-Density 25 Gigabit Ethernet: It offers 24 ports of 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) connectivity, providing ample bandwidth for demanding applications and devices.  
• 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks: It includes 4 ports of 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) for high-speed uplinks to aggregation or core network layers.
• Advanced Hardware and Software Architecture: Built with a powerful x86 CPU, it supports full programmability and serviceability. It runs Cisco IOS XE software, providing a rich set of features, including automation, security, and analytics.  
• High Performance and Scalability: It offers a switching capacity of up to 2 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 1 Bpps, ensuring high performance and scalability for demanding network environments.
• Advanced Security Features: It includes a comprehensive suite of security features, such as Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and advanced ACLs, to protect your network from threats.  
• Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) Support: It supports SD-Access, Cisco’s next-generation network architecture that provides automated policy enforcement and network segmentation.  
• Network Assurance: It offers advanced network assurance capabilities, including Cisco DNA Center support, to help you monitor and troubleshoot your network effectively.  

Benefits:

• High Bandwidth and Performance: The high-density 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks provide ample bandwidth for demanding applications and devices.  
• Scalability: The switch can be deployed in a variety of network topologies, from small to large enterprise networks.
• Enhanced Security: The comprehensive security features help protect your network from threats.
• Automation and Programmability: The switch supports automation and programmability, allowing you to simplify network operations and reduce IT costs.  
• Network Assurance: Advanced network assurance capabilities help you monitor and troubleshoot your network effectively.