| Model | C9500-48Y4C |
| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 56 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory / Installed Size | 16 GB |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1s,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.1x,IEEE 802.3ae |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 and Layer |
| Power / Voltage Required | 90 to 264 VAC |
| MTBF | 316960 hours |
| Features | Resiliency and High Availability; Image Signing; Enterprise Security |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C 48-Port Data Center Switch

Key Benefits
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- Offers flexible high-speed connectivity ideal for campus and data center aggregation
- Delivers operational efficiency and security with advanced Layer 3 routing and MACsec
- Backed by Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty for reliable investment protection
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C switch is a 1RU, high-density aggregation switch offering 48 multi-speed ports (1G/10G/25G) and 4 uplink ports (40/100G), enabling 100 Gbps throughput. It supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPFv2 and RIPng, and secures network traffic using MACsec encryption and IEEE 802.1x standards. Designed with enterprise reliability in mind, it includes 16 GB RAM, 16 GB flash memory, and remote management via SNMP, DHCP, and RMON. The switch also features Jumbo Frame support (9216 bytes) and robust thermal design for operations between 0°C and 40°C with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 316,960 hours.
Specifications
Primary Information
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | 1/10/25G Gigabit Ethernet;40/100G Uplink |
Service&Support
| Service & Support Type | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Special Feature
| COO | CHINA / MEXICO |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -20 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 65 Celsius |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | none |
| PoE Power Consumption | none |
| MAC Address Table Size | Up to 82000 |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
| Remote Management Protocol | DHCP; SNMP; RMON |
| Routing Protocol | RIPng,RIPv2,OSPFv2 |
| Encryption Algorithm | MACsec |
| Interfaces | 1/10/25G Gigabit Ethernet;40/100G Uplink |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.5 Inch |
| Depth | 18.0 Inch |
| Height | 1.73 Inch |