C9500-48X-E, Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switch, 48x10GE/Network Essentials/Bundle
$21,960
Cisco’s C9500-48X-E is an enterprise-grade, high-density switch tailored for core and aggregation layers in modern networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst series, it blends robust security with advanced Network Essentials features, delivering the reliability and comprehensive management required by distributed campuses and large-scale enterprise networks. Its 48-port configuration provides extensive 10G connectivity options, making it an ideal backbone for data-intensive environments. With a powerful 10G architecture, the switch supports diverse Layer 3 managed services, enabling seamless integration into hybrid cloud and virtualization-ready infrastructures. Whether deployed as an aggregation node or at the core of a high-speed campus, the C9500-48X-E ensures efficient traffic management and consistent uptime. This Cisco switch empowers IT teams and network architects to build scalable, future-ready solutions with comprehensive access control, rich QoS, and best-in-class energy efficiency. The switch’s robust software suite, which includes Network Essentials, simplifies operations across demanding deployments, while the 48-port SFP+ design ensures ultimate flexibility for dense 10G applications. Trusted in both North American and international enterprise settings, the C9500-48X-E is the switch of choice for organizations seeking to minimize latency and maximize 10G throughput within their evolving digital ecosystems.
Product Features
- ● Flexibility: 40 ports + 8 Port of 10G SFP+ and modular uplinks provide a variety of connectivity options.
- ● Security: Advanced security features such as secure boot, Trustworthy Systems, MACsec, and other capabilities.
- ● Layer 3 with Switching capacity Up to 960 Gbps, Forwarding rate Up to 720 Mpps.
- ● Scalability: Designed to scale as network demands grow, with high-density stacking capabilities.
Product Applications
- ● Small to Medium-Sized Businesses: Provides secure and scalable connectivity options.
- ● Enterprise Branches: Delivers enterprise-grade performance and security.
- ● Campuses: Handles high-density deployments with advanced security features.
Features Comparison
| Model | C9500-48X-E | C9500-24X-E | C9500-16X-EDU | C9500-40X-10A |
| Brand | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 40 x 10G SFP+ & 8 x 10G Eth | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps (full duplex) | n/a | Up to 480 Gbps | Up to 960 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 720 Mpps | n/a | Up to 360 Mpps | Up to 720 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | UPOE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Specification
| Model | C9500-48X-E |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Device Type | Switch – 48 ports – L3 – managed |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Subtype | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports | 40 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) | UPOE |
| Performance | Switching capacity: 480 Gbps (full duplex); Forwarding rate: 720 Mpps |
| Routing Capacity | Routing table entries: 64,000; Indirect IPv4 routes: 64,000; Host IPv4 routes: 32,000; Indirect IPv6 routes: 32,000; Host IPv6 routes: 16,000; Multicast scale: 48,000; QoS ACL scale: 18,000; Security ACL scale: 18,000; FNF entries: 512,000; VLAN IDs: 4,000; SVIs: 4,000 |
| MAC Address Table Size | 64K entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, RIPng, MPLS |
| Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, TFTP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES |
| Features | DHCP, NAT, PAT, IGMP snooping, Syslog, IPv6, NSF, SSO, CBWFQ, WRED, VRRP, ACL, QoS, MLD snooping, NSR, LLDP, RSPAN, NetFlow, VRF, FNF, MACsec, built-in ASIC, CoPP, VXLAN, LISP, AVC, OSPF, TrustSec, VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q), EoMPLS, H-VPLS, L3VPN, ZTP, CoAP, SPAN, StackWise Virtual, ERSPAN, SGT caching, SGACL, ITSM integration, third-party IPAM integration |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1s, 802.1ae |
| Processor | 1 x 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM (288-pin DIMM) |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| Built-in Device | RFID tag |
| Expansion / Connectivity | 40 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 8 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 2 x USB 3.0 |
| Power Device | Internal power supply (hot-plug), Installed: 2, Max supported: 2, Redundancy: Optional, Redundancy scheme: 1+1 |
| Power Provided | 950 W |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50-60 Hz) |
| Cooling Features | Front-to-rear airflow |
| MTBF | 180,640 hours |
| Other Compliant Standards | Plug and Play, CISPR 22/24, EN 61000-3-2/3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, GB 4943, VCCI Class A, KN24, KN22 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 in x 21.5 in x 1.7 in |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% – 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| C9500-NM-8X | Cisco 8-Port 10G SFP+ Network Module for Catalyst 9500 Series |
| C9500-FAN | Hot-swappable Fan Unit for Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series switch |
| PWR-C4-950WAC-R | 950W AC Power Supply Module for Cisco 9500 Series Switches |
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