The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C-E is a high-performance switch designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments. Here's a detailed description of its features and potential use cases:

Key Features:

• 24 ports:24 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) SFP28 ports, offering speeds up to 25 Gbps per port.
• 4 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) QSFP28 ports, providing high-speed uplinks for aggregating traffic or connecting to core networks.
• High-performance architecture: Delivers low latency and jitter for mission-critical applications like video conferencing, financial trading, and cloud computing.
• Advanced security: Includes various features like MAC address filtering, VLANs, and encryption to protect your network and data.
• Stacking capabilities: Connects up to eight C9500-24Y4C-E switches for logical scaling and simplified management of a larger network.
• Network Essentials software: Offers basic management features for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Upgradable to Network Advantage or DNA Center licenses for advanced features.