Catalyst 9500 Series 25G Core Switch

Product Description

The Cisco Systems C9500-48Y4C-E is a high-performance fixed-core switch from the Catalyst 9500 Series, purpose-built for enterprise campus cores and aggregation layers requiring ultra-high-speed fiber connectivity and advanced Layer-3 capabilities.

This platform delivers 48 high-density 25-Gigabit SFP28 ports along with 4 QSFP28 100-Gigabit uplink ports, enabling scalable aggregation, high-speed backbone connectivity, and future-ready network expansion. It runs on Cisco’s enterprise switching architecture with IOS-XE software, supporting automation, telemetry, segmentation, and policy-based security for modern digital campuses.

The C9500-48Y4C-E is optimized for high-performance enterprise networks, providing a powerful foundation for large campus backbones, virtualization environments, and cloud-connected infrastructures.

Model Type

Fixed Core Switch — 48× 1/10/25G SFP28 Ports + 4× 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks

Category

Networking – Enterprise Core / Aggregation Switch

Key Features

48× 25-Gigabit SFP28 Ports
Provides high-density fiber aggregation with flexible support for 1G, 10G, and 25G speeds.

4× 100-Gigabit QSFP28 Uplinks
Enables high-capacity backbone connections, data center interconnects, and core-to-core links.

Advanced Layer-3 Routing
Supports scalable routing, segmentation, and enterprise traffic engineering.

Cisco IOS-XE Software Platform
Delivers automation, programmability, telemetry, and secure software-defined networking capabilities.

Enterprise-Grade Security
Supports MACsec encryption, segmentation policies, and secure access frameworks.

High-Throughput Switching Architecture
Provides switching capacity up to multi-terabit performance for demanding campus environments.

Redundant Power & Cooling
Supports dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for high availability.

Campus Core & Data Center Edge Ready
Ideal for enterprise campus cores, high-speed aggregation, and cloud connectivity layers.

Technical Specs at a Glance

(Compiled from vendor and reseller technical specs.)

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise Campus Core
Acts as the central routing and switching engine for large campus infrastructures.

High-Speed Aggregation Layer
Aggregates access switches using 10G/25G uplinks and high-capacity backbone connections.

Data Center Edge Connectivity
Provides ultra-fast links to data centers, cloud gateways, and service provider edges.

Future-Ready Enterprise Networks
Supports segmentation, automation, SD-Access, and policy-driven networking at scale.