Product Type | Enterprise Aggregation Switch |
Model | C9500-48Y4C |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 9.84 kg |
Power Requirements | 90 to 264 VAC |
Power Supply Type | Internal Hot-swappable AC Power Supply |
Installed RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Throughput | 100 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | Up to 82000 |
Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
MTBF | 316960 hours |
Service & Support | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Features | Resiliency and High Availability; Image Signing; Enterprise Security |
Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C 48-Port Data Center Switch



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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
Product Overview
Routing & Management
Routing Protocols | RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2 |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, DHCP, RMON |
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SSH, Telnet |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 18.0 in |
Height | 1.73 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -20 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 65 °C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Managed | Optional with Cisco DNA Center |
Software Licensing | Cisco DNA Advantage Subscription (5 Years) |
Included Cloud Features | Automation, Assurance, Analytics via Cisco DNA Center |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 52 |
Data Ports | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Interface Types | 1/10/25G SFP28, 40/100G QSFP28 |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
PoE Support | No |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | MACsec |
Authentication | IEEE 802.1x |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Other Security Features | Control Plane Policing, Storm Control, Image signing |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC part 15 Class A |