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C9500-48Y4C-E
Cisco Catalyst 9500 High-Performance Switch, 48x 1/10/25G, 4...
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C9500-48Y4C-E is a managed Layer 3 fiber switch for high-density enterprise core and aggregation designs, with 48 fixed SFP/SFP+/SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25G Ethernet and four fixed QSFP uplinks supporting 40/100G Ethernet. The built-in uplink layout removes modular bay selection from the bill of materials, so optical speed planning centers on transceivers and fiber reach rather than add-on network modules. The 52 fixed optical ports support fiber-only media with no RJ-45 copper access, and the non-PoE hardware profile keeps the platform focused on aggregation rather than powered endpoints. The rack-mount chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series. Network Essentials identifies the installed software tier for routed access, automation, visibility, and switching fundamentals. C9500-48Y4C-A is the closest sibling on the same 48-port 25G hardware, and its documented difference is the Network Advantage software image.
3.2 Tbps switching capacity supports dense 25G aggregation into high-speed 40G or 100G uplinks without adding a modular uplink bay. 1 Bpps forwarding performance gives the platform the packet-handling headroom expected in fixed core, distribution, and server-access aggregation roles. Network Essentials routing includes RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF up to 1000 routes, PBR, PIM Stub Multicast up to 1000 routes, and VRRP, while advanced protocols such as BGP and IS-IS belong to the Advantage tier. C9500-48Y4C-E pairs 16 GB DRAM with 16 GB flash for Cisco IOS XE operation. The platform supports 82,000 MAC entries in the distribution SDM template, 4094 VLAN IDs, 9216-byte jumbo frames, and up to 4000 switched virtual interfaces. Supported power options include 650W AC and 930W DC modules, with 1+1 redundancy available through the second power supply bay. Management options include CLI and Web UI, with automation support through NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI/gNOI, YANG, PnP, and ZTP.
C9500-48Y4C-E operates in enterprise core, distribution, and aggregation tiers where access switches, server NICs, storage front ends, and upstream security or routing devices connect over fiber. The platform does not use physical access-switch stacking, so resilient designs rely on paired chassis, redundant links, and planned uplink diversity, while rack planning reserves one rack unit for each switch. Compatible optical endpoints include SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, and QSFP28 transceiver paths selected to match the intended speed and reach. ORM Systems supplies this switch new and certified refurbished, with refurbished units validated for boot, port recognition, power supply status, fan operation, and management access before dispatch. Request a tailored ORM Systems quote for the required quantity, optics, power configuration, warranty term, and delivery schedule. Volume sourcing supports enterprise refreshes, redundant-pair ordering, staged campus upgrades, multi-site rollout needs, and repeatable procurement planning.
C9500-48Y4C-E price is $8,924.00, a 68.8% saving from the Cisco list price of $28,564.00. C9500-48Y4C-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C9500-48Y4C-E sits at the distribution layer and aggregates 1G, 10G, or 25G fiber handoffs from access switches, server-facing switches, or building aggregation blocks. Engineers map the 48 SFP28 ports to routed links, trunks, or EtherChannel groups, then reserve the four QSFP ports for 40G or 100G uplinks toward the core. Network Essentials keeps the design focused on Layer 2 services, routed access, QoS, and operational visibility. The result is dense distribution aggregation with fewer intermediate switches and clearer uplink planning.
At the server-access layer, C9500-48Y4C-E terminates 10G or 25G SFP28 links from servers, storage front ends, or top-of-rack switches. Network teams group ports by rack, workload boundary, or upstream path, then carry northbound traffic over the four QSFP 40G or 100G uplinks. The 1 RU fixed chassis fits racks where fiber density matters more than copper endpoint power, while 3.2 Tbps switching capacity supports dense east-west handoff. The result is a compact aggregation point for high-speed server connectivity and controlled uplink oversubscription.
In a collapsed core design, C9500-48Y4C-E anchors distribution and core handoff in the same fixed Catalyst 9500 layer. Engineers use the 48 SFP28 ports for downstream aggregation links and the QSFP uplinks for 40G or 100G paths toward firewalls, WAN routers, or peer core switches. Network Essentials supports routed access fundamentals, VRRP, QoS, telemetry, and automation interfaces without advanced segmentation features. The 1 RU chassis and dual power-supply slots fit redundant rack designs. The result is a smaller core footprint with predictable fiber termination and clear license boundaries.
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| C9500-48Y4C-E |  C9500-48Y4C-A |  C9500-24X-A |  C9500-16X-2Q-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 457 mm | 457 mm | 18.5 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet + 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount / N/A |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-48Y4C-E | C9500-48Y4C-A | C9500-24X-A | C9500-16X-2Q-A |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Power Consumption | 544W | 230W typical | 370 W | 370 W / N/A |
| Power Source | AC and DC Redundant | AC | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| SFP Ports | 48 x 1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+/SFP28 | 48 x 1GbE | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps | 3.2 Tbps | 9600 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Weight | 9.96 kg | 9.96 kg | 44 lbs | 29 lbs |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Cisco C9500-48Y4C-E is a Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance fixed switch for enterprise core, distribution, aggregation, and server-access roles. It provides 48 SFP28 downlink ports supporting 1/10/25G connectivity, four QSFP uplink ports supporting 40/100G connectivity, two power supply slots, and the Network Essentials software tier for base Layer 2 and routed access features.
C9500 identifies the Cisco Catalyst 9500 family, 48Y4C identifies 48 SFP28 1/10/25G ports with four QSFP 40/100G uplink ports, and the E suffix identifies the Network Essentials license level. The SKU separates this switch from C9500-48Y4C-A, which uses the same hardware profile with the Network Advantage tier.
C9500-48Y4C-E is a fixed enterprise Ethernet switch, not a router, optical module, or add-on network module. It is a 1 RU Catalyst 9500 high-performance switch with built-in SFP28 access or aggregation ports and fixed QSFP uplinks. Cisco lists optional accessories and SSDs for the platform, but this SKU is the switch hardware bundle.
C9500-48Y4C-E sits in the Catalyst 9500 Series, Cisco's fixed enterprise core and aggregation switching platform. It is part of the high-performance Catalyst 9500 group, above lower-density C9500 10G models and below newer Catalyst 9500X platforms that add higher 400G port options. Its role is dense 25G aggregation with 100G uplink handoff.
C9500-48Y4C-E has 48 SFP28 ports that support 1, 10, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, plus four QSFP uplink ports that support 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. The 48Y4C hardware profile gives network teams dense fiber port capacity for 25G server, access, or distribution aggregation with high-speed upstream links.
C9500-48Y4C-E uses the C9500-48Y4C high-performance hardware profile, which Cisco lists with up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps forwarding rate. Those figures fit collapsed core, distribution, and server-access aggregation designs where many 10G or 25G fiber links converge into 40G or 100G uplinks.
C9500-48Y4C-E does not provide PoE because its front-panel interfaces are SFP28 fiber ports and QSFP uplink ports, not copper access ports. Buyers needing powered endpoints should compare Catalyst access switches such as Catalyst 9300 PoE models. This SKU is better suited to fiber aggregation, core, distribution, and server-facing Ethernet roles.
Network Essentials on C9500-48Y4C-E includes switch fundamentals such as Layer 2 features, routed access, QoS, 802.1X where supported, MACsec-128, Cisco Discovery Protocol, CoPP, SXP, IP SLA Responder, and SSO. Advanced routing and segmentation features such as BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN, LISP, and BGP EVPN belong to Network Advantage.
C9500-48Y4C-E is managed through Cisco IOS XE using CLI and Web UI under the Network Essentials perpetual license. Cisco ordering documentation also describes Catalyst Center and Meraki Dashboard management options for Catalyst and Cisco DNA subscriptions. Operations teams commonly standardize software, licensing, templates, telemetry, and change control around Cisco IOS XE tooling.
C9500-48Y4C-E does not use access-switch stack cables. Catalyst 9500 platforms support Cisco StackWise Virtual, which pairs fixed core or aggregation switches into one logical system using virtual links and supports multichassis EtherChannel. StackWise Virtual is generally used for resilient distribution or core designs rather than physical closet stacking.
C9500-48Y4C-E is used for high-density fiber aggregation where 1G, 10G, or 25G links need to converge into 40G or 100G uplinks. Common roles include distribution switching, collapsed core designs, server access, and aggregation between access switches and upstream routing or firewall layers. The Network Essentials tier suits environments that do not require advanced routing features.
C9500-48Y4C-E fits medium to large enterprise networks that need a fixed 1 RU switch with 48 fiber ports and four high-speed uplinks. It works well where multiple access switches, server racks, or distribution blocks require 10G or 25G fiber handoff without moving to a modular chassis or newer 400G Catalyst 9500X platform.
C9500-48Y4C-E is suitable for server-access aggregation when servers, storage front ends, or top-of-rack switches use 10G or 25G SFP28 links. Its 48 SFP28 ports handle dense east-west or northbound connectivity, while the four QSFP ports provide 40G or 100G uplinks toward the core, distribution, or data center border.
C9500-48Y4C-E fits collapsed core designs when the network needs fixed 25G aggregation and 100G uplinks in one 1 RU switch. A pair of Catalyst 9500 switches is often deployed with redundant links and first-hop resiliency planning. Network Essentials keeps the design focused on Layer 2 and routed access rather than advanced core routing.
C9500-48Y4C-E uses SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 optics on its 48 host-facing ports, depending on 1G, 10G, or 25G requirements. Its four uplink ports use QSFP optics for 40G or 100G connectivity. Buyers should match Cisco-supported optics, fiber type, reach, and connector format through the Cisco transceiver compatibility matrix before ordering.
C9500-48Y4C-E integrates with Catalyst 9000 access and distribution platforms such as Catalyst 9200, Catalyst 9300, Catalyst 9400, and other Catalyst 9500 switches. It also connects upstream to compatible Cisco routing, firewall, or data center fabrics through standard Ethernet optics and protocols, with design choices driven by the selected IOS XE software and license tier.
C9500-48Y4C-E works in Cisco IOS XE environments that use Catalyst Center for automation, templates, inventory, assurance, and lifecycle workflows when the correct subscriptions and software support are in place. Cisco lists Catalyst Center and Meraki Dashboard as management options for Catalyst 9500 subscription licensing, while Network Essentials itself also supports CLI and Web UI management.
C9500-48Y4C-E supports common enterprise switching standards and protocols through Cisco IOS XE, including VLANs, QoS, 802.1X where supported, MACsec-128, Cisco Discovery Protocol, routed access, VRRP, and automation interfaces such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, gNMI, YANG, PnP, and ZTP. The exact feature set depends on Network Essentials versus Advantage licensing.
C9500-48Y4C-E and C9500-48Y4C-A use the same 48-port 1/10/25G SFP28 and four-port 40/100G QSFP hardware profile. The difference is licensing: C9500-48Y4C-E ships with Network Essentials, while C9500-48Y4C-A ships with Network Advantage. Advantage is the better fit when advanced routing, segmentation, StackWise Virtual resiliency features, or MACsec-256 are required.
C9500-48Y4C-E doubles the SFP28 port count compared with C9500-24Y4C-E while keeping four 40/100G QSFP uplink ports and the Network Essentials tier. The 48-port model fits denser aggregation or server-access blocks, while C9500-24Y4C-E suits smaller fiber aggregation points that need the same uplink class with fewer downlinks.
C9500-48Y4C-E focuses on 48 mixed-speed 1/10/25G SFP28 ports plus four 40/100G QSFP uplinks. C9500-32C-E focuses on 32 QSFP28 ports for 40G or 100G connectivity. The choice depends on whether the design needs many SFP28 server or distribution links, or fewer native 100G aggregation ports.
C9500-48Y4C-E is the stronger choice for 25G fiber aggregation because it provides 48 SFP28 ports and four QSFP 40/100G uplinks. C9500-40X-E is an older 10G-focused Catalyst 9500 model family with modular uplink options. The 48Y4C model is commonly considered when refreshing 10G aggregation toward 25G and 100G designs.
C9500-48Y4C-E price depends on condition, quantity, configuration, support requirements, optics, power supply selection, and current supply. ORM Systems quotes the SKU for B2B buyers based on live sourcing and project requirements. Requesting a quote is the practical route when comparing new, refurbished, spare, or bulk options for the same Catalyst 9500 switch.
C9500-48Y4C-E is commonly sourced through enterprise hardware channels in new, refurbished, or surplus condition depending on market availability. ORM Systems lists IT hardware for B2B procurement and quotation, so buyers should specify preferred condition, warranty expectations, accessory needs, and deployment deadline when requesting availability for this Catalyst 9500 switch.
C9500-48Y4C-E is listed in Cisco Catalyst 9500 ordering and software documentation, and the adjacent 48Y4C hardware family remains documented by Cisco. Lifecycle status should still be checked at the time of purchase because Cisco announcements, regional stock, service coverage, and support dates affect procurement decisions for enterprise switch refresh projects.
Lead time for C9500-48Y4C-E depends on live stock, requested condition, quantity, country, testing requirements, and whether compatible optics, redundant power supplies, rails, or licenses are included. ORM Systems provides lead-time guidance during quotation so procurement teams align switch delivery with rack build, migration window, and change-control schedules.
Bulk pricing is relevant for C9500-48Y4C-E when multiple aggregation blocks, redundant pairs, or staged refresh sites require the same Catalyst 9500 hardware. ORM Systems evaluates quantity, condition, accessory bundle, warranty term, and delivery destination during quotation. Buyers should include the required switch count and optics list to support accurate volume pricing.
C9500-48Y4C-E is available from ORM Systems with warranty options suited to enterprise hardware procurement, including up to three-year warranty coverage where applicable. The quoted warranty depends on condition, sourcing route, and support requirements. Buyers should align the warranty term with maintenance windows, spares strategy, and internal risk controls for core or aggregation switching.
A refurbished C9500-48Y4C-E should be tested for boot, port recognition, management access, fan and power supply status, and stable IOS XE operation before dispatch. ORM Systems can quote tested refurbished hardware for business buyers. For deployment readiness, buyers should also confirm optics compatibility, license expectations, accessory bundle, and acceptable software version.
Cisco lists Catalyst 9500 Series physical and environmental specifications that include NEBS Level 3 criteria, ETSI 300-019 coverage under GR-63-CORE with deviations, and GR-1089-CORE references. C9500-48Y4C-E also inherits Catalyst 9500 trustworthy system elements such as Trust Anchor, Secure Boot, image signing, modern cryptography, and runtime defenses.
C9500-48Y4C-E is first configured through Cisco IOS XE using console, management interface, CLI, Web UI, or automation workflows. Network teams typically set management IP addressing, credentials, hostname, time source, AAA, VLANs, routed interfaces, uplink trunks or routed ports, monitoring, and software version policy before connecting production 25G and 100G links.
C9500-48Y4C-E includes the Network Essentials perpetual license level, and Cisco ordering documentation associates it with Cisco DNA Essentials subscription options such as three, five, or seven-year terms. New Catalyst 9500 orders require subscription licensing at the same tier as the network license. Buyers should confirm Smart Account readiness before deployment.
C9500-48Y4C-E deployments require compatible SFP, SFP+, SFP28, or QSFP optics and fiber cabling for the intended speeds and reaches. The platform supports dual power supply slots, C9K-PWR-650WAC-R, C9K-PWR-650WACL-R, or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R options, C9K-T1-FANTRAY, compatible high-end rack kits, and optional SSD accessories listed by Cisco for this switch.
UK buyers can purchase C9500-48Y4C-E through ORM Systems for B2B Cisco hardware procurement, including quote-based sourcing for new, refurbished, or project-specific configurations. Buyers should provide quantity, condition preference, target delivery date, optics requirements, power supply needs, and warranty expectations so the quote matches the intended Catalyst 9500 deployment.
ORM Systems supports international B2B hardware enquiries for C9500-48Y4C-E, with shipping options depending on destination, stock location, product condition, testing requirements, and export or import constraints. International buyers should request a quote with delivery country, required quantity, incoterms preference, and accessory list to confirm availability, freight cost, and lead time.
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