Cisco WS-X4424-GB-RJ Catalyst 4500 24-Ports Switch

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-X4424-GB-RJ is a high-density 24-port Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 4500 series chassis. It delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for enterprise networks, data centers and campus environments. With a compact form factor and full support for Cisco IOS features, this module provides the performance and scalability needed to handle growing traffic loads while simplifying management.

Key Features

• 24 RJ-45 ports with 10/100/1000 Mbps support
• Full Cisco IOS Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
• Hot-swap design for zero-downtime upgrades and replacements
• Advanced security features including port security, ACLs and 802.1X authentication
• Energy efficient operation with low power consumption per port
• Compatibility with Cisco StackWise and Virtual Switching System (VSS) for unified management

Technical Specifications

• Model number: WS-X4424-GB-RJ
• Form factor: CEF line card for Catalyst 4500 chassis
• Port type: RJ-45 copper
• Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps per port
• Backplane bandwidth: 480 Gbps
• Power draw: 45 W typical
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
• Dimensions: 1.75 in height, 17.5 in width, 9.5 in depth
• Supported IOS releases: 12.2(55)SE and later

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus LAN aggregation and access layers
• Data center top-of-rack and end-of-row switching
• High-density office environments requiring PoE expansion (with compatible PoE module)
• Branch office connectivity where space and power efficiency are critical
• Network segments that need robust security and QoS enforcement