Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Processor | 2.4 GHz |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 650 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
Power Supply Type | Internal - hot-plug |
Weight | 21.96 lbs |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
MTBF | 316,960 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-Port 1/10/25G + 4-Port 40/100G Switch

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- Ideal for high-density enterprise or core aggregation networks with scalable 1/10/25/40/100G port combinations
- Advanced routing, NAT, QoS, and security capabilities powered by Cisco IOS XE and Network Advantage
- Reliability backed by a 316,960-hour MTBF, hot-plug power redundancy, and limited lifetime warranty
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-1A is a next-generation Layer 3 managed switch offering high-performance and advanced feature flexibility for core and aggregation-layer environments. It features 48 SFP28 ports that support 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 QSFP28 ports for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, ideal for data-intensive enterprise applications. The device is powered by a 2.4 GHz processor, 16 GB RAM, and 16 GB flash storage, ensuring fast throughput. With a switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps and forwarding rate of 1 Bpps, it's built for scalable deployments. It supports jumbo frames (9198 bytes), MACsec encryption, and up to 212,000 IPv4/IPv6 indirect routes.
Designed for reliability, the switch has a hot-swappable power supply, optional redundancy, and comes in a compact 1U rack-mountable form, weighing 21.96 lbs. It supports advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and more. Remote management options include SNMP, NETCONF, and RESTCONF. With compliance to IEEE, TAA, and safety standards, it is ideal for enterprise and government use. The inclusion of Cisco Network Advantage (1 year) provides future-ready software capabilities for automation and security. With an MTBF of 316,960 hours and a limited lifetime warranty, it offers long-term, dependable operation.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico / Thailand |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | 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 |
Compliant IEEE Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ae, 802.3ba |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES |
MACsec Support | Yes |
ACL Scale | QoS ACL: 16000, Security ACL: 270000 |
Security Features | DHCP snooping, NAT, PAT, ACLs, MACsec, CoPP, Private VLAN, L3VPN support |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 x 1/10/25 Gigabit SFP28 + 4 x 40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 |
SFP28 Ports | 48 x 1/10/25Gbit LAN SFP28 |
QSFP28 Ports | 4 x 100Gbit LAN QSFP28/QSFP+ |
USB Ports | 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
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.5 in x 18 in x 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 149 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, TFTP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Software Included | Cisco IOS XE 16.8.1, Cisco Network Advantage (1 year) |
Routing & Layer 3 Features
Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, RIPng, MPLS |
Routing Table Entries | 80000 |
Indirect IPv4 Routes | 212000 |
Host IPv4 Routes | 90000 |
Indirect IPv6 Routes | 212000 |
Host IPv6 Routes | 90000 |
Multicast Scale | 32000 |
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
VLAN IDs Supported | 4000 |
Flexible NetFlow (FNF) Entries | 96000 |