Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A 48-Port 25G Campus Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9500‐48Y4C‐A is a high-performance core/distribution layer switch, part of the Catalyst 9500 Series, designed for secure, scalable enterprise networks. Featuring 48 fixed 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 ports and 4 fixed 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks, this 1U chassis delivers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and 1 Bpps forwarding rate, powered by an x86 CPU with 16 GB DDR4 memory and 16 GB flash. Equipped with the Network Advantage license, it offers advanced Layer 2/3/4 features including MPLS, multicast VPNs, SD-Access, and high availability via Platinum PSU redundancy and StackWise Virtual. Ideal for campus cores and distribution, it supports automation, security, and IoT-ready functionality.

Key Features & Benefits (Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A)

• Flexible High-Density Ports: With 48× SFP28 (1/10/25G) ports and 4× QSFP28 (40/100G) uplinks, this switch provides scalable uplink and aggregation design. Moreover, it adapts seamlessly to both current and future campus requirements.
• Robust Performance: It delivers up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and 1 Bpps forwarding rate. Therefore, it ensures consistent performance even in the most demanding enterprise workloads.
• Enterprise-Class Architecture: Built on Cisco’s UADP 3.0 ASIC and x86 CPU, the switch enables high performance, programmability, and future-ready automation. In addition, it supports innovation at scale with simplified operations.
• Advanced Features & Security: The C9500-48Y4C-A supports MPLS, SD-Access segmentation, rich telemetry, and resilience with redundant PSUs and fan tray designs. Consequently, enterprises can achieve both agility and security in one platform.
• Operational Longevity: Backed by Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) and optional software and lifecycle support. Furthermore, it guarantees peace of mind for long-term investments.

Use Cases:

• Campus Core & Aggregation: High-density, secure switching for enterprise campus backbones.
• Secure Segmentation with SD-Access: Scalable policy enforcement across distributed environments.
• High-Bandwidth Uplinks: Suitable for multi-tenant, cloud-connected, or clustered campus designs.
• Service Provider Edge: High-throughput, resilient switching in edge service platforms.

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