🌐 Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A Switch

The Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A is a high-performance enterprise core and aggregation switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series, purpose-built for secure, cloud-scale campus networks.

With 48 × 25G ports and 4 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks, this switch delivers unmatched speed, resiliency, and scalability. It is ideal for high-density environments that demand ultra-fast data transfer, advanced security, and always-on reliability.

This model comes with the Network Advantage license, unlocking advanced Layer 3 routing, segmentation, and enterprise-grade features for large-scale deployments.

⭐ Highlights

• 48 × 25G SFP28 ports for high-speed access and aggregation

• 4 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks for ultra-fast core connectivity

• Switching capacity: up to 3.2 Tbps

• Forwarding rate: up to 2.38 Bpps

• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies & fans

• MACsec-256 encryption for secure traffic flows

• Runs on Cisco IOS XE, with programmability and automation support

• Licensed with Network Advantage for full enterprise features

📊 Technical Specifications

Performance

• Switching capacity: 3.2 Tbps

• Forwarding rate: 2.38 billion packets per second (Bpps)

• Latency: ultra-low, optimized for high-performance networking

Hardware

• Ports:

  • 48 × 25G SFP28 ports

  • 4 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks

• Power: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies

• Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fans

• Memory: 16 GB DRAM | 16 GB Flash

Software & Features

• Default license: Network Advantage

• Layer 2: VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, LLDP, CDP

• Layer 3: Advanced routing – OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, VXLAN

• Security:

  • 802.1X, TrustSec, MACsec-256 encryption

  • Control Plane Policing (CoPP)

  • DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard

• Automation & Management:

  • Cisco DNA Center

  • NETCONF/RESTCONF APIs

  • Web UI, CLI, SNMP

Size & Weight

• Dimensions: 1.73 × 17.5 × 21.5 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 54.6 cm)

• Weight: ~ 20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)

🚀 Why Choose the C9500-48Y4C-A?

• Blazing Fast Performance: 25G access and 100G uplinks for modern enterprise needs.

• Enterprise Security: Hardware-based MACsec-256 and advanced segmentation.

• High Availability: Redundant power and fans keep your network always running.

• Future-Ready: Optimized for cloud, IoT, and high-density campus environments.

• Advanced Routing: Network Advantage license enables full enterprise routing protocols.

✅ The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A is the ideal core and aggregation switch for large enterprises seeking high-performance, secure, and scalable networking in 2025 and beyond.