Product Type | Fixed Core and Aggregation Switch |
Model | C9500-48Y4C-CX |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 8.15 kg |
Power Requirements | 90 to 264 VAC |
MTBF | 316960 hours |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Layer Support | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
Power Device Type | Power Supply |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-CX 48-Port 1/10/25G Switch



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- Delivers exceptional port density and uplink flexibility with 48 multigigabit and 4 high-speed ports
- Advanced routing features and secure encryption make it suitable for enterprise core deployments
- Long operational lifespan and limited lifetime support reduce total cost of ownership
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-CX is a fixed core and aggregation switch designed for next-gen enterprise networks. It features 48 1/10/25G ports and 4 40/100G uplinks, with support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching. With an MTBF of 316,960 hours, 16 GB RAM, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, and advanced protocols (RIP, OSPFv2, MACsec), it's ideal for secure high-traffic network environments. The 1RU switch provides robust management features and meets TAA compliance standards.
Specifications
Product Overview
Routing & Network Protocols
Routing Protocols | RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2 |
Remote Management Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, VLAN |
Networking Standards | 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 inches |
Depth | 18.0 inches |
Height | 1.73 inches |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -20 °C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 65 °C |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, REST API |
License Options | Cisco DNA Advantage or Essentials licenses required |
Cloud-Managed Features | Yes, via Cisco DNA Center |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 56 |
Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/10/25G |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 40/100G |
Interface Types | 1/10/25G Ethernet, 40/100G Uplinks, RJ45, USB Mini-B |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | Up to 82000 |
Media Access Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
PoE Support | None |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | MACsec |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Service & Warranty
Warranty Type | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |