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C9500-48X-A Overview
C9500-48X-A is a high-performance, rack-mount switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series designed with a robust network processor architecture that delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. It supports redundant power options and offers an array of fixed 10G SFP+ ports, ensuring reliable connectivity and superior performance for enterprise campus and data center deployments.
C9500-48X-A features a scalable design with stacking support to simplify management and optimize network resiliency while maintaining high switching throughput. Its solid construction and advanced hardware make it ideal for demanding environments requiring low latency, extensive bandwidth, and intensive application support.
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C9500-48X-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 430 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-48X-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- [48 x 10G SFP+ ports]
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 3600 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.25 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
C9500-48X-A Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Core with High-Density 10G Fabric
A global e-commerce company deploys Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A with Network Advantage licensing as the spine/leaf core to interconnect 2000+ virtualized servers over 10G links. By leveraging VXLAN EVPN, Multi-Chassis EtherChannel and advanced QoS policies, the organization achieves sub-millisecond latency, seamless east-west mobility and 5× higher throughput, while Cisco DNA Center delivers zero-touch provisioning and real-time telemetry for proactive capacity planning.
Campus Aggregation for High-Performance 10G Wireless and IoT
A tier-1 university integrates Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A-CAT switches at building aggregation points to support 802.11ax access points, smart lighting and security cameras. With 48×10G uplinks, scalable VXLAN segmentation and Cisco TrustSec, the network secures 30,000 concurrent devices, enforces micro-segmentation policies and delivers 99.999% uptime. The advanced telemetry and programmability streamline firmware upgrades and accelerate incident resolution by 70%.
SD-Access WAN Edge for Secure Multi-Site Cloud Connectivity
A multinational enterprise transforms its branch-to-cloud architecture using Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A-CAT switches as the WAN edge, enabled by Network Advantage licensing. Integrated with Cisco SD-Access and Secure Group Tags (SGT), each remote office implements zero-trust segmentation, dynamic path selection and encrypted transport to AWS and Azure. The result is consistent policy enforcement, 40% reduction in branch-deployment time and centralized visibility across 150 sites.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-48X-A |  C9500-16X-E |  C9500-32C-A |  C9500-32QC-A |  C9500-48Y4C-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.25 inches | 12.36 inches | 12.0 inches | N/A | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-48X-A | C9500-16X-E | C9500-32C-A | C9500-32QC-A | C9500-48Y4C-A |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 32 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | N/A | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | [48 x 10G SFP+ ports] | N/A | 32 fixed 10/100/1000 copper ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 32 x 40G QSFP+ ports | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 430 W | 370 W | 370 W | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C-A Fixed Core Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | Combo | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 3600 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | 960 Gbps | N/A | 6400 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 23 lbs | 11 lbs | N/A | 19 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.52 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Chen
4
Great for campus core upgrades.
K
Kevin Thompson
4
Advanced features are very useful.
R
Ryan Ellis
5
Strong stability.
J
Jason Wright
4
Reliable enterprise platform.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-Port 10G (SKU C9500-48X-A)?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-Port 10G (SKU C9500-48X-A) is a fixed-core enterprise switch offering 48 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-performance campus and data center networks.
Does C9500-48X-A require a Network Advantage license?
Yes. The C9500-48X-A requires a Cisco DNA Network Advantage license to unlock advanced routing, segmentation, and automation features.
What’s included in the C9500-48X-A bundle?
The bundle includes the Catalyst 9500 48-port 10G switch, dual redundant power supplies, fan tray, and base Cisco IOS XE software; the Network Advantage license is sold separately.
What are the key performance specifications?
The switch delivers up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity, 1.08 billion packets per second (bpps) forwarding rate, and sub-microsecond latency on all ports.