Cisco C9500‑48Y4C‑AUncategorized

Cisco C9500‑48Y4C‑A is a high‑performance 48‑port 25 GbE enterprise switch with 100 Gb uplinks and advanced Layer 3 capabilities, ideal for core, aggregation, and data‑center‑class deployments with Network Advantage features for advanced routing, automation, and security

Model Type: High‑Performance Layer 3 Enterprise Switch
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series – Network Advantage License Included

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst C9500‑48Y4C‑A is a 48‑port high‑density 25 GbE fixed switch from Cisco’s flagship Catalyst 9500 Series designed for core, aggregation, and data‑center‑class enterprise deployments. It comes with Cisco’s Network Advantage feature set, enabling advanced Layer 3 routing and programmable automation capabilities out of the box.

Key Features

🔹 Port & Connectivity
• 48 × 1/10/25 G SFP28 Downlink Ports — Supports high‑speed multi‑rate connectivity for servers, storage, and uplinks.
• 4 × 40/100 G QSFP28 Uplink Ports — Flexible options for aggregation or spine interconnects.

🔹 Performance
• Up to 3.2 Tbps Switching Capacity — Full duplex non‑blocking throughput.
• Up to 1 Bpps Forwarding Rate — Industry‑class packet performance.
• Large Routing & MAC Scale — Up to ~82,000 MAC addresses and extensive IPv4/IPv6 routing scale.

🔹 Advanced Layer 3 & Protocol Support
• Full support for OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS‑IS, MPLS, EVPN, Segment Routing, VRF‑Lite, and more (Network Advantage).
• Multicast routing, policy‑based routing, and scalability for dense, multi‑tenant environments.

🔹 High Availability & StackWise Virtual
• StackWise‑Virtual support for resilient multi‑chassis operation.
• Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), Stateful Switchover (SSO), and In‑Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for minimal disruption.

🔹 Security & Management
• Integrated security features such as MACsec, 802.1X, CoPP, and advanced ACL scales.
• Manageable via Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and telemetry tools.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Included License

This SKU ships with Cisco Network Advantage software (equivalent to a base DNA Advantage entitlement), enabling advanced Layer 3 routing, MPLS/EVPN capabilities, and programmability. DNA subscription terms (e.g., 3 yrs, 5 yrs) must be purchased separately for full intent‑based networking (via DNA Center).

Ideal Deployment Scenarios

✔ Enterprise Campus Core & Distribution — High performance, deep routing, and segmentation.
✔ Data Center Aggregation/Leaf — Dense 25/100 Gb connectivity with advanced routing and east‑west traffic handling.
✔ High‑Throughput Networks — Where 25 Gb downlinks and 100 Gb uplinks maximize uplink capacity.
✔ Software‑Defined Networks — Managed via Cisco DNA Center for automation and assurance.