Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series 48-Ports 1/10/25GBASE-X SFP28 Layer 3 Rack-mountable Managed Network Switch with 4-Ports QSFP28 – C9500-48Y4C-A

Cisco Catalyst 9500 C9500-48Y4C-A Layer 3 Switch

Build a high-density enterprise core or aggregation network with the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series C9500-48Y4C-A managed switch. This rack-mountable Layer 3 platform provides 48 1/10/25GBASE-X SFP28 ports and four QSFP28 ports, giving network architects a versatile combination of optical access and higher-capacity uplink interfaces. It is suited to campus backbone, enterprise distribution, and data-center aggregation projects where port density, scalable connectivity, and a standardized Cisco platform are essential. Verify optics, software, licensing, rack, power, and cooling before installation.

Key Features

• 48 1/10/25GBASE-X SFP28 ports
• Four QSFP28 ports
• Layer 3 managed switching
• Rack-mountable Catalyst 9500 platform
• Designed for core and aggregation deployments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: C9500-48Y4C-A
• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Platform Family: Catalyst 9500 Series
• SFP28 Ports: 48
• SFP28 Interface: 1/10/25GBASE-X
• QSFP28 Ports: 4
• Networking Layer: Layer 3
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Component Type: Managed network switch

Use Cases

• Building enterprise core switching
• Supporting campus distribution networks
• Connecting high-speed aggregation links
• Replacing a compatible Catalyst 9500 switch

Compatibility

The C9500-48Y4C-A is identified for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series deployments. Confirm SFP28 and QSFP28 modules, software, licensing, rack, power, cooling, and topology before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SFP28 ports are included?

The switch provides 48 1/10/25GBASE-X SFP28 ports.

How many QSFP28 ports are listed?

The product includes four QSFP28 ports.

What networking layer is specified?

It is listed as a Layer 3 managed network switch.

The C9500-48Y4C-A gives enterprise network teams a clearly specified 48-port SFP28 platform with four QSFP28 interfaces for core, distribution, and aggregation roles. Confirm the optical design and software requirements before ordering so the switch matches the network architecture. Choosing the exact Cisco model supports cleaner capacity planning, consistent rack deployments, and a more manageable enterprise switching lifecycle.