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C9500-48X-A
CAT 9500 48PORT 10G BNDL NTWK ADVANTAGE LICS REQUIRED
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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.
C9500-48X-A price is $7,271.00, a 81.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $38,814.00. C9500-48X-A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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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.
Can I stack multiple C9500-48X-A units?
Yes. You can stack up to eight Catalyst 9500 switches using Cisco StackWise-480 technology for a unified 480 Gpbs control plane.
Which uplink and module options are supported?
The C9500-48X-A supports four built-in SFP+ uplinks and optional QSFP+ or QSFP28 modules for 40 Gbps or 100 Gbps connectivity.
Is the C9500-48X-A suitable for data center use?
Yes. With its high throughput, low latency, and advanced layer 3 features, the C9500-48X-A is ideal for leaf/spine and collapsed-core data center architectures.
How is power redundancy handled?
The switch includes two hot-swappable, redundant power supplies supporting full load share and 1+1 failover.
What security features are available?
It offers MACsec encryption, IEEE 802.1X authentication, Cisco TrustSec, and built-in segment routing for end-to-end security.
Can I manage C9500-48X-A with Cisco DNA Center?
Yes. The switch integrates with Cisco DNA Center for policy-based automation, assurance, and real-time analytics.
Which Layer 3 protocols does it support?
It supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), and advanced multicast protocols.
What is the typical power consumption?
Typical power consumption is 360 W under full load; maximum consumption is 420 W with redundant power supplies.
How do I upgrade the license on C9500-48X-A?
License upgrades are performed via Cisco Smart Licensing: register the device, assign tokens for Network Advantage, and install licenses through CLI or DNA Center.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software updates, and optional SmartNet service for 24/7 technical support and rapid RMA.
What are the environmental specifications?
Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 45 °C, humidity range 10%–85% non-condensing, and acoustic noise under 45 dBA.
How can I purchase the C9500-48X-A switch?
You can order through Cisco authorized partners or distributors; provide SKU C9500-48X-A and specify Network Advantage license requirements.