Catalyst 4500-X Services WS-C4500X-24X-ES Overview
Catalyst 4500-X Services WS-C4500X-24X-ES is a genuine core and distribution switching product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco family, the WS-C4500X-24X-ES unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is positioned for campus core and distribution roles, aggregating traffic for large user populations with resilient failover behavior.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include access-layer deployments for user, phone and AP connectivity, distribution and core aggregation in campus networks, and top-of-rack and end-of-row switching in data centers. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Catalyst 4500-X 24 Port 10G Ent. Services, Frt-to-Bk, No P/S”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the WS-C4500X-24X-ES. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Upgrade Path
WS-C4500X-24X-ES is end-of-life. See how to upgrade to Catalyst 9500 →
Buying a Pre-Owned WS-C4500X-24X-ES
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
WS-C4500X-24X-ES Specification | |
System | |
Dual Power Supply | Yes |
Field Replaceable Fans | Yes (5 fans) |
Expansion Module (Optional) | 8x10 GE SFP+/SFP - C4KX-NM-8SFP+ |
Management Port | 10/100/1000 Base-T |
USB Port | Type A (storage and boot) up-to 4 GB |
Expansion Module (Optional) | 8x10 GE SFP+/SFP - C4KX-NM-8SFP+ |
Scalability | |
Media Access Control (MAC) Entries | 55K |
Flexible Netflow Entries | 128K |
Total VLANs | 4094 |
Jumbo Frame Support for Bridged and Routed Packets | Up to 9216 bytes |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping Entries | 12K (DHCP snooping bindings) |
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), Remote Switched Port Analyzer (RSPAN) | 8 line rate bidirectional sessions (ingress and egress) |
High Availability and Resiliency | |
Max number of Virtual Switch Links | 8 |
Number of stackable switches in VSS | Up to 2 |
VSS Throughput | Up to 1.6 Tbps |
Virtual Switch Link | 1GE or 10GE |
High Availability Solution | Virtual Switching System (VSS) |
CPU and Memory | |
NVRAM | 2 GB |
Onboard Memory (SRAM DDR-II) | 4 GB |
Port Buffers | 32-MB Shared Memory |
CPU | Dual Core 1.5 GHz |
QoS Features | |
Aggregate Traffic Rate-Limiting Policers (1K=1024) | 16K |
Port Queues | 8 Queues/Port |
CPU Queues | 64 |
Qos Policy Enforcement | Per Port or Per Vlan or Per Port, Per VLAN Granularity |
Flow-Based Rate-Limiting Method; Number of Rates | Supported using flow-records in the classification criteria and policing action |
Security Features | |
Micro Flow Policer | Yes. Supported using flow records in the class-map |
Security ACL Entries (1K=1024) | 128K (64K ingress and 64K in egress) Shared with QoS |
CPU HW Rate Limiters by Packet Per Second (pps) and Bit Rate Policers (bps) | Supported in hardware control-plane policing (CoPP) |
Virtualization Features | |
VRF-Lite Scalability | 64 |
Easy Virtual Network (EVN) Scalability | 32 |
Environmental Conditions | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (RH to 90%) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (RH 93%) |
Operating Altitude | 60m below sea level to 3000m above sea level |
Power Supply | |
AC Power Max Rating | 750W |
DC Power Max Rating | 750W |
System Power Consumption | 330W nominal/400W max |
Total Output BTU (Note: 1000 BTU/hr = 293W) | 1122 BTU/hr (330 W) nominal/1365 BTU/hr (400 W) max |
Regulatory Standards Compliance | |
Regulatory Compliance | CE marking |
Industry EMC, Safety, and Environmental Standards | GR-63-Core Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) Level 3 GR-1089-Core Level 3 |
WS-C4500X-24X-ES - Deployment Notes
This WS-C4500X-24X-ES switch is suited to wiring-closet, distribution, or core roles depending on the port density and uplink options of the specific model. The 24 port configuration is a key consideration when planning power budgets for attached devices such as IP phones and access points.
For a refresh or expansion, confirm the IOS/NX-OS software release supported by this specific SKU, the fan and power requirements, and the uplink modules that match your existing infrastructure. Our team can verify revision levels and software compatibility before you order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and this WS-C4500X-24X-ES variant is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Volume requirements can be staged with configuration checks.
