Description
The Cisco C9500-48Y4C-E is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, Cisco’s flagship fixed-core switching platform built for enterprise campus core and aggregation networks. Designed to support digital transformation, cloud applications, IoT deployments, and high-performance business environments, the switch provides exceptional speed, resiliency, and security.
Featuring 48 high-density SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G Ethernet connectivity, along with 4 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G and 100G networking, the C9500-48Y4C-E delivers flexible high-bandwidth connectivity for enterprise campuses, large organizations, and data center edge environments.
Powered by Cisco Network Essentials software and Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking services including OSPF, static routing, VRF Lite, multicast services, VLAN segmentation, QoS optimization, and automation capabilities. Cisco DNA Center integration simplifies network management and operational efficiency.
Enterprise-grade security technologies including MACsec encryption, Secure Boot, Trustworthy Systems, ACL policies, and network segmentation help protect critical infrastructures against modern cyber threats.
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-E is ideal for enterprise campus cores, aggregation layers, financial institutions, government organizations, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and large-scale business networks requiring 25G and 100G connectivity.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9500-48Y4C-E |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series |
| Software License | Network Essentials |
| 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 | Static Routing, OSPF, VRF Lite |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1 Bpps |
| VLAN Support | Yes |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS |
| Security Features | MACsec, ACL, Secure Boot |
| 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 Essentials license
- Enterprise-grade Layer 3 routing
- StackWise Virtual technology
- Cisco DNA Center integration
- Advanced MACsec encryption
- High-performance campus core switching
- Redundant power and cooling support
- Ideal for enterprise and data center deployments
