Product Overview
Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-E is an enterprise network, high-performance, fixed-core and aggregation Layer 3 switch that is available in an enterprise campus. It is a 48-port 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet and 4-port 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet in the Catalyst 9500 Series that is able to support flexible and scalable connectivity. This switch is based on an x86 CPU architecture, and it has a highly developed range of features: full programmability, serviceability, and a complete array of Layer 3 routing protocols, which makes it well-suited to meet the needs of modern enterprise applications and services.
Key Features and Benefits
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High Port Density: The C9500-48Y4C-E has 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 and 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports, which are beneficial in providing bandwidth to applications with a high throughput and future network expansion.
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Extensive Routing Features: Routes multiple routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and IS-IS that provide effective and scalable routing in the enterprise network.
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Programmable and Serviceable: The switch is based on an x86 CPU, making it programmable and serviceable, which enables it to be automated and integrate into software-defined networking (SDN) systems.
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Extensive Security Support: Adds advanced security controls that include MACsec encryption, TrustSec and IEEE 802.1X that would provide a high level of security against unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Energy Efficient: Its design is energy efficient with energy-saving features to minimize the power usage, which is a more sustainable and cost-effective network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
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Feature |
Specification |
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Ports |
48 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
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Switching Capacity |
Up to 3.2 Tbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
Up to 1 Bpps |
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CPU |
x86, 2.4 GHz |
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Memory (DRAM) |
16 GB |
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Storage (Flash) |
16 GB |
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Stacking Technology |
Cisco StackWise Virtual (up to 8 switches) |
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Software |
Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials |
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Security Features |
MACsec, TrustSec, IEEE 802.1X |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 x 17.5 x 21.5 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 56.7 cm) |
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Weight |
16.33 lbs (7.4 kg) |
Product Information
The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-E is designed to satisfy the performance demands of the current enterprise network. It supports 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports with flexible and scalable connectivity features and efficient traffic management with its advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities. The switch, which is based on an x86 CPU, can be programmed and maintained, and it is easy to integrate with SDN environments. The C9500-48Y4C-E has all the security features and is designed to be energy efficient, which makes it a solid and sustainable solution to both core and aggregation layers on the enterprise level.