Cisco WS-C4500X-24X-IPB 24 Port 10GE IP Base 4500-X Switch with C4KX-NM-8SFP

Description:

The Cisco WS-C4500X-24X-IPB Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch is a high-performance enterprise Ethernet switch used in campus core and aggregation network infrastructures to provide advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with high-speed 10 Gigabit connectivity. It features twenty-four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports additional uplink expansion through the C4KX-NM-8SFP network module for flexible network integration. Commonly installed in enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation layers, and large corporate network environments where high-throughput switching and reliable network performance are required. Network administrators and system integrators use this switch for backbone network deployment, infrastructure upgrades, replacement of legacy core switches, and scalable high-bandwidth network connectivity.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C4500X-24X-IPB switch is used in enterprise campus and data center environments where high-speed switching and network aggregation are required. It is commonly deployed in large corporate campuses, enterprise data centers, government networks, and service provider edge environments to aggregate traffic from access switches and connect to core network infrastructure. The switch enables high-capacity data transmission, low-latency network performance, and scalable connectivity for enterprise applications, server communication, and high-volume network traffic.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C4500X-24X-IPB
• Product Type: Managed 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series
• Ethernet Ports: 24 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports
• Expansion Module: C4KX-NM-8SFP Network Module
• Additional Ports: 8 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports (via module)
• Switching Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Feature Set: IP Base
• Network Operating System: Cisco IOS Software
• Switching Capacity: High-performance enterprise switching fabric
• Form Factor: Rack Mountable (1RU)
• Deployment: Campus core or aggregation layer switching

Common Replacements:

• Cisco WS-C4500X-32SFP+ Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch
• Cisco C9500-24Y4C Catalyst 9500 Series Switch
• Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9300 Series Switch