Type | Managed Switch |
Model | C9500-48Y4C-1E |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 18.74 lbs (8.5 kg) |
Power Requirements | 90 to 264 VAC |
PoE Support | None |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 316960 hours |
Enhanced Warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Cisco C9500-48Y4C 48-Port 1/10/25G + 4-Port Uplink Switch

Key Benefits

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- Offers flexibility and future-ready performance with multi-rate 1/10/25G ports and high-speed 100G uplinks
- Designed for enterprise environments requiring advanced routing and high port density in a compact footprint
- Proven reliability with 316,960 hours MTBF and robust thermal tolerance for long-term, mission-critical operations
Product Overview
The Cisco C9500-48Y4C-1E is a high-performance switch tailored for enterprise-level campus and aggregation networks. Featuring 48 ports at 1/10/25G and four 40/100G uplinks, it delivers data transfer rates up to 100 Gbps within a compact 1RU form factor. Security features include MACsec encryption, and it supports advanced routing protocols such as RIPv2, OSPFv2, and RIPng. Equipped with 16GB RAM and 16GB Flash, the unit is built for scalability and fast processing. It complies with TAA regulations and comes with Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, making it a long-lasting and secure network infrastructure investment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center |
Remote Management Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, VLAN |
Cisco DNA Licensing | Not included; required separately |
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 56 |
Network Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10/25G, 4 x 40/100G uplinks |
Interface Types | 1/10/25G SFP28, 40/100G QSFP28, RJ45 serial console, USB-mini type B |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
MAC Address Table Size | 82,000 entries |
Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | MACsec |
Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
Supported Security Standards | IEEE 802.1x |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 inches |
Depth | 18.0 inches |
Height | 1.73 inches |
Min Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40°C |
Min Storage Temperature | -20°C |
Max Storage Temperature | 65°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |