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C9500-48Y4C-E Overview
C9500-48Y4C-E is a high-performance enterprise switch engineered with a robust fixed-configuration architecture that ensures low latency and superior throughput for demanding network environments. Designed with versatile power options including redundant and AC power supply support, it accommodates mission-critical deployments while delivering efficient energy performance.
The switch offers 48 high-speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet downlink ports along with 4 dedicated 10G SFP uplink ports, enabling flexible connectivity and future scalability. Its Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities, advanced switching capacity, and non-PoE design make it ideal for use cases ranging from campus core and distribution layers to high-density aggregation scenarios.
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C9500-48Y4C-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- IOS
- IP Services
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Weight
- 22 lbs
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Depth
- 18.5 inches
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-48Y4C-E
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C-E Fixed-Configuration Switch
C9500-48Y4C-E Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf Acceleration
In a hyperscale cloud data center, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-E with Network Essentials license acts as the high-performance spine switch, aggregating 48×25 GbE leaf nodes with sub-microsecond latency and 1.2 Tbps of throughput. This deployment delivers predictable low-latency performance, simplifies network fabric automation via Cisco DNA Center, and reduces total cost of ownership by consolidating switches and minimizing oversubscription.
Enterprise Campus Core for Wi-Fi 6/7 and IoT Convergence
A global enterprise campus upgrades its core network to support 1,500+ Wi-Fi 6/7 access points and thousands of IoT sensors using the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-E with Network Essentials license. The switch’s 48 25 GbE ports and advanced segmentation features enable granular policy enforcement, seamless high-density wireless backhaul, and zero-touch provisioning, resulting in improved user experience, enhanced security posture, and scalable infrastructure growth.
Ultra-Low Latency Financial Trading Fabric
A financial services firm deploys the Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-E with Network Essentials license as the core of its electronic trading network to interconnect matching engines, market data terminals, and risk management servers. By leveraging cut-through forwarding, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and hardware-based QoS, the solution achieves sub-microsecond latency and deterministic packet delivery, ensuring faster trade execution, regulatory compliance, and measurable ROI.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C9500-48Y4C-E |  C9500-48Y4C-A |  C9500-24X-A |  C9500-16X-2Q-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.5 inches | 457 mm | 18.5 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 25 Gigabit Ethernet + 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 16 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount / N/A |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 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 | Combo | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 230W typical | 370 W | 370 W / N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Type | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 48 x 1GbE | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 3.2 Tbps | 9600 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 9.96 kg | 44 lbs | 29 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Morales
5
Consistent performance with strong port density.
D
Derek Simmons
5
Handled east-west traffic reliably.
J
Justin Harper
4
Solid Essentials model for high-speed environments.
R
Ryan Fletcher
5
Good balance of performance and simplicity.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-48Y4C-E switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-48Y4C-E is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch with 48 native 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 100G uplinks, optimized for enterprise core and aggregation deployments.
Which license comes with SKU C9500-48Y4C-E?
The C9500-48Y4C-E includes the Network Essentials (NW Ess.) license, offering foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, basic security, and automation capabilities.
What are the port speeds and uplink options?
This switch provides forty-eight 25G SFP28 ports for server and aggregation connectivity plus four 100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-capacity core or spine links.
What does the NW Essentials license enable?
The Network Essentials license enables IPv4/IPv6 routing, static and OSPF protocols, EVPN-VXLAN, basic QoS, and essential security features like MACsec and ACLs.
Can I stack the C9500-48Y4C-E switch?
Yes, you can stack up to eight Catalyst 9500 switches using Cisco StackWise™ Virtual technology for simplified management and high availability.
What operating system does this switch use?
The switch runs Cisco IOS XE, a modular, single-image operating system that supports programmability, telemetry, and advanced security.
What use cases are ideal for this model?
This switch is ideal for enterprise campus cores, data center leaf/spine fabrics, and service provider edge deployments requiring high throughput and low latency.
How does the C9500-48Y4C-E handle security?
It offers MACsec encryption, segmentation via VRF-lite, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, and TrustSec for end-to-end network integrity.
What is the maximum throughput of the switch?
The Catalyst 9500-48Y4C-E delivers up to 7.2 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and 5.4 Bpps forwarding performance.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
It supports dual redundant 715W AC power supplies and features front-to-back or back-to-front variable-speed fans for efficient airflow and cooling.
How do I manage and automate the switch?
Management options include Cisco DNA Center, CLI, REST APIs, NETCONF/YANG, and SNMP for full lifecycle automation and policy enforcement.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, software bug fixes for the licensed feature set, and optional Cisco SMARTnet® service for 24/7 technical support.
How do I interpret the part number C9500-48Y4C-E?
‘C9500’ identifies the Catalyst 9500 Series, ‘48Y4C’ indicates 48×25G and 4×100G ports, and ‘E’ denotes the Network Essentials license package.
Is this switch suitable for EVPN-VXLAN deployments?
Yes, the NW Essentials license supports EVPN-VXLAN for scalable data center and campus fabric designs with optimized east-west traffic.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The switch measures 1.73 × 17.5 × 20.5 inches (4.4 × 44.5 × 52 cm) and weighs approximately 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) fully populated.
Can I upgrade the license to Network Advantage?
Yes, you can upgrade in the field to the Network Advantage license to unlock advanced features like BGP, advanced security, and more granular QoS.