| Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Processor | 1 x 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Power Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
| Power Provided | 650 Watt |
| Power Redundancy | Optional |
| Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
| Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
| MTBF | 316,960 hours |
| Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
| Installed Qty | 1 |
| Max Supported Qty | 2 |
| Software Included | Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-Port 25/100G Switch, Essentials (C9500-48Y4C-E)
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- 48 x 25G SFP28 ports and 4 x 100G uplink ports for high-throughput aggregation
- Switching capacity up to 3.2 Tbps and forwarding rate of 1 Bpps
- Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS
- Advanced features: MACsec encryption, VLAN Q-in-Q, L3VPN, and MPLS
- Power redundancy supported (1+1) with 650W hot-swappable PSU
- 16 GB RAM and 16 GB flash memory, with RFID support for asset tracking
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- Offers robust Layer 3 capabilities and high port density, ideal for enterprise core or aggregation layers
- Supports network resilience and uptime with hot-swappable dual power supplies and advanced redundancy
- Delivers long-term investment protection with Cisco IOS XE software, lifetime warranty, and industry certifications
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series model C9500-48Y4C-E is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch engineered for scalable, high-density enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments. This unit features 48 x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports and 4 x 100G uplinks, offering high-speed interconnectivity and robust traffic handling with a switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1 Bpps. It is housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis and includes features such as MACsec encryption, MPLS support, and dual hot-swappable power supply capability with optional 1+1 redundancy for enhanced uptime.
Running Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1, the switch supports a wide array of Layer 3 protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIPng, as well as advanced features including VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q), L3VPN, and Network Services Redundancy (NSR). Remote management is done through protocols such as SNMP, RESTCONF, and NETCONF, suitable for integrating into modern, automated network architectures. Additionally, it offers extensive hardware resources with 16 GB RAM, 16 GB flash memory, and a MAC address table supporting up to 64K entries.
The Catalyst 9500 ensures operational durability with an MTBF of 316,960 hours and wide environmental tolerances. Designed with enterprise resiliency, advanced security, and performance in mind, it’s an ideal choice for organizations requiring high-availability and scalable Layer 3 distribution in their networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / Thailand |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.3ba |
| EMC and Safety Compliance | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-6, CCC, ICES-003 Class A, EN 61000-4-5, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, BSMI Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 300 386, TVCN 7317, VCCI V-3/2009 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES |
| MACsec Support | Yes |
| Access Control Lists (ACL) | Security ACL scale: 270,000 entries |
| Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) | Supported |
| MPLS Support | Yes |
| NSF/SSO/NSR | Yes |
Interfaces
| Number of 25G SFP28 Ports | 48 |
| Number of 100G Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Other Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1 Bpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 64K entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.5 in |
| Depth | 18 in |
| Height | 1.7 in |
| Weight | 21.96 lbs |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
| Max Storage Temperature | 149 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, SNMP, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, TFTP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| Management Software | Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1 |
Routing & Performance Features
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, RIPng, MPLS |
| Routing Table Entries | 80,000 |
| Host IPv4 Routes | 90,000 |
| Host IPv6 Routes | 90,000 |
| Indirect IPv4 Routes | 212,000 |
| Indirect IPv6 Routes | 212,000 |
| Multicast Scale | 32,000 |
| QoS ACL Scale | 16,000 |
| Flexible NetFlow (FNF) Entries | 96,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4,000 |
| VLAN IDs | 4,000 |
