Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A 48-Port 1/10/25G SFP28 Managed Switch with 4 x 40/100G QSFP28, Network Advantage

Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A

48-Port 1/10/25G SFP28 Managed Switch with 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks

High-Density Enterprise Fiber Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A is a high-performance enterprise managed switch designed for campus distribution, aggregation and high-bandwidth network environments. It features 48 × 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports and 4 × 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, providing flexible high-speed fiber connectivity for modern enterprise infrastructures.

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE and includes the Network Advantage software license. It supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, security, automation and programmability features, making it suitable for demanding enterprise core, distribution and aggregation deployments.

High-Performance Switching

The C9500-48Y4C-A delivers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps forwarding performance, providing the throughput required for high-density enterprise networks, campus aggregation and backbone traffic.

Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage

The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE with a Network Advantage license. This software platform supports advanced enterprise switching, routing, security, automation, programmability, telemetry and network-management capabilities.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Network Advantage license provides advanced routing and network services for scalable enterprise core, distribution and aggregation architectures.

Enterprise Network Security

The Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A provides enterprise security capabilities for controlling network access, protecting infrastructure and supporting secure network segmentation.

Cisco StackWise Virtual

Cisco StackWise Virtual allows compatible Catalyst 9500 switches to operate as a single logical system. It helps simplify management and provides improved resiliency for enterprise core and distribution deployments.

High Availability and Redundant Power

The C9500-48Y4C-A supports redundant power configurations and a field-replaceable fan tray for improved serviceability and availability. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor is suitable for professional network racks and enterprise data center environments.

Intelligent Network Management

Network administrators can configure, monitor, troubleshoot and automate the switch using Cisco management platforms, command-line tools and standard network-management protocols.

Ideal Applications

High-Density 25G Switching with 100G Uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A combines 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, four 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, Cisco IOS XE, Network Advantage licensing, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, enterprise security, StackWise Virtual and intelligent network management. It provides a scalable solution for enterprise campus distribution, aggregation, core and high-bandwidth backbone deployments.