Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Catalyst 9500 Series Switch

Key Features:

1. Ports and Connectivity:
   • 48 ports of 25-Gigabit Ethernet (25GE).
   • 4 ports of 100-Gigabit Ethernet (100GE).
2. Performance:
   • Designed for high-speed connectivity, supporting up to 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity.
   • Provides a forwarding rate of up to 2.38 Bpps (billion packets per second).
3. Redundancy:
   • Modular power supply and fan design for high availability.
   • Supports power redundancy via dual power supplies.
4. Network Security:
   • Advanced security features including TrustSec, MACsec, and secure segmentation.
   • Enhanced security policies and automated responses to threats.
5. Programmability and Automation:
   • Runs on Cisco IOS XE, supporting programmability with model-driven telemetry, APIs, and Python scripting.
   • Compatible with Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) for software-defined networking (SDN) and automation.
6. Stacking and Scalability:
   • Supports Cisco StackWise Virtual, enabling multiple switches to function as a single logical unit.
   • Suitable for large-scale enterprise networks.
7. Layer 3 Features:
   • Full support for advanced routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
   • IPv6 routing capabilities.
8. QoS and Application Optimization:
   • Granular Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization.
   • Multicast routing support for efficient bandwidth usage.
9. Energy Efficiency:
   • Designed with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
   • Meets stringent power and cooling requirements.
10. Management:
    • Web-based GUI, CLI, and SNMP support.
    • Integration with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management.

Use Cases:

• Enterprise Core and Aggregation: High-speed aggregation layer for large campus networks.
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Seamless connections between data centers.
• High-Density Workloads: Supports environments requiring significant throughput and scalability, such as cloud computing and virtualization.

Ordering Information:

• Product ID: C9500-48Y4C-A
• Typically sold with various licensing options depending on network requirements, such as Network Essentials or Network Advantage.