Cisco WS-C4500X-24X-ES – Catalyst 4500-X 24-Port 10G Enhanced Services Aggregation Switch
The Cisco WS-C4500X-24X-ES is a high‑performance 10‑Gigabit fixed aggregation switch engineered for campus core, distribution, and enterprise backbone environments. Delivering up to 800 Gbps switching capacity in a compact 1RU chassis, it provides exceptional scalability, resiliency, and security. With the Enhanced Services (ES) license, this model enables advanced Layer 3 routing, MPLS, TrustSec, and comprehensive IPv6 capabilities, making it ideal for feature‑rich, high‑density network designs.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Ports: 24x 10G SFP+ fixed ports
- Switching Capacity: Up to 800 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 250 Mpps
- Airflow: Front‑to‑Back cooling
- Redundancy: Dual hot‑swappable PSUs and hot‑swappable fan trays
- Virtual Switching System (VSS): Supported for multi‑chassis resiliency
- Layer 3 Features (ES License): MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS‑IS, IPv6 routing
- Security: TrustSec, Flexible NetFlow, MACsec (module dependent)
- Expansion: Supports optional 8‑port uplink module (40G/100G options vary by model)
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 17.25 x 21 in. (4.4 x 43.8 x 53.3 cm) (H x W x D)
- Weight: 24 lb (10.89 kg) (with two power supplies installed)
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
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Campus core and distribution requiring compact, high‑bandwidth 10G aggregation
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Enterprise backbone needing advanced routing and security with ES licensing
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High‑density access layer aggregation for large campus deployments
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Redundant network designs leveraging VSS for chassis‑class resiliency
⚙️ Licensing & Platform Features
- Runs Cisco IOS XE with modular, scalable software architecture
- Enhanced Services (ES) license enables full Layer 3, MPLS, and advanced IPv6 capabilities
- Supports TrustSec, Flexible NetFlow, advanced QoS, and comprehensive security controls
- Designed for high‑availability deployments with redundant fans and PSU options
