Description
The Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, Cisco’s flagship fixed-core switching platform built for enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments. Designed to support modern digital infrastructures, it delivers exceptional performance, advanced security, automation, and cloud-ready networking capabilities.
Equipped with 48 high-speed SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G connectivity, along with 4 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet, the switch provides flexible high-bandwidth connectivity for enterprise campuses, large organizations, service providers, and data center environments.
The included Cisco Network Advantage license unlocks advanced Layer 3 services including dynamic routing protocols, advanced segmentation, multicast services, security policies, network automation, and enhanced analytics. This makes the switch ideal for mission-critical applications requiring maximum availability and scalability.
Built on Cisco IOS XE, the Catalyst 9500 Series supports Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco DNA Center integration, StackWise Virtual technology, advanced telemetry, encrypted traffic analytics, and enterprise-class security capabilities.
The C9500-48Y4C-A is an ideal solution for enterprise campus cores, aggregation layers, large branch deployments, cloud environments, and high-performance business networks requiring 25G and 100G connectivity.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| License | Network Advantage |
| Switch Type | Enterprise Core / Aggregation Switch |
| Ports | 48 × 1G/10G/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 40G/100G QSFP28 |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Routing Features | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PIM |
| VLAN Support | Yes |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS |
| Security Features | MACsec, TrustSec, ACL, 802.1X |
| IPv4 Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Stack Support | StackWise Virtual |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center |
| Redundant Power Supply | Supported |
| Redundant Fans | Supported |
| Form Factor | Rack Mountable |
| Application | Campus Core, Aggregation, Data Center Edge |
| Brand | Cisco |
Key Features
- 48 × 1G/10G/25G SFP28 ports
- 4 × 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks
- Cisco Network Advantage license
- Advanced Layer 3 routing
- StackWise Virtual support
- Cisco DNA Center integration
- Enterprise-grade MACsec encryption
- High-performance campus core switching
- Redundant power and cooling architecture
- Optimized for large enterprise networks
