The Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A is a high-performance, fixed-core switch that delivers the scalability, security, and intelligence your enterprise needs to thrive in today's digital world. With its QoS capabilities which ensure that critical network traffic is prioritized, the C9500-48X-A can support even the most demanding networks. And with its built-in security features, you can be confident that your data is safe from threats.
C9500-48X-A Specifications |
Description | 40 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and an 8-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) network module on uplink ports; and two power supply slots |
Advanced Switching | Layer 3 |
Interface | 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ |
Edition | Network Advantage |
Switching capacity (full duplex) | 480 Gbps |
Forwarding rate | 720 Mpps |
C9500-48Y4C-A Specification |
Performance specifications |
Switching capacity | Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Forwarding rate | Up to 1 Bpps |
Total number of MAC addresses | Up to 82,000 |
Total number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] plus learned routes) | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct Up to 90,000 host/ARP |
Total number of IPv6 routes | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct Up to 90,000 host |
QoS ACL scale | Up to 16000 |
Security ACL scale | Up to 27000 |
FNF entries | Up to 98,000 |
DRAM | 16 GB |
Flash | 16 GB |
VLAN IDs | 4000 |
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
Jumbo frame | 9216 bytes |
Power supply specifications |
Power Supply Selection | C9K-PWR-650WAC-R or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R |
Dimensions, physical specifications, and MTBF |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
Rack units (RU) | 1 RU |
Input voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
Operating temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Storage temperature | -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) |
Relative humidity operating and nonoperating noncondensing | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
Altitude | Operation up to 13,000 feet at 40°C |
MTBF (hours) | 316,960 |
C9500-48Y4C-A Specification |
Performance specifications |
Switching capacity | Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Forwarding rate | Up to 1 Bpps |
Total number of MAC addresses | Up to 82,000 |
Total number of IPv4 routes (Address Resolution Protocol [ARP] plus learned routes) | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct Up to 90,000 host/ARP |
Total number of IPv6 routes | Up to 212,000 indirect + direct Up to 90,000 host |
QoS ACL scale | Up to 16000 |
Security ACL scale | Up to 27000 |
FNF entries | Up to 98,000 |
DRAM | 16 GB |
Flash | 16 GB |
VLAN IDs | 4000 |
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4000 |
Jumbo frame | 9216 bytes |
Power supply specifications |
Power Supply Selection | C9K-PWR-650WAC-R or C9K-PWR-930WDC-R |
Dimensions, physical specifications, and MTBF |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in |
Rack units (RU) | 1 RU |
Input voltage | 90 to 264 VAC |
Operating temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Storage temperature | -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) |
Relative humidity operating and nonoperating noncondensing | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
Altitude | Operation up to 13,000 feet at 40°C |
MTBF (hours) | 316,960 |





