{"product_id":"cisco-catalyst-9500-48y4c-e-switch","title":"Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-E 48-Port 25G Campus Core Switch | Network Essentials","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-E 48-Port 25G Campus Core Switch | Network Essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Buying Guide - Best for High-density campus core or distribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-density campus core or distribution for high-density fiber distribution, 25g campus aggregation and 100g upstream links where essentials licensing suffices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort and uplink plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 x 1\/10\/25G SFP28 fiber ports; 4 x 40\/100g qsfp uplink ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network Essentials. Match the license or supervisor bundle to the required features before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection note from Certified Experts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm optics, cabling and software features against the connected network before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco C9500-48Y4C-E\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for high-density campus core or distribution. It combines 48 x 1\/10\/25G SFP28 fiber ports with 4 x 40\/100g qsfp uplink ports. High-density fiber distribution, 25G campus aggregation and 100G upstream links where Essentials licensing suffices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this configuration when the access, aggregation or core design calls for the port media and software shown below. Confirm optical modules, power budget and licenses against the final bill of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCore Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 x 1\/10\/25G SFP28 fiber ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUplinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 40\/100G QSFP uplink ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,200 Gbps switching capacity and 1,000 Mpps forwarding rate (standalone configuration).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network Essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \u0026amp; Deployment Scenarios\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density fiber distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25G campus aggregation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100G upstream links where Essentials licensing suffices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose accessories after confirming the intended media, upstream speed and deployment configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelection Guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptics and cabling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch supported transceivers and fiber or copper cabling to 4 x 40\/100g qsfp uplink ports.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComparison with Similar Models\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare interface media, PoE class and deployment fit. Different software and power configurations are not drop-in replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorts \u0026amp; Uplinks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Difference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/network-switch.com\/products\/cisco-core-switch-catalyst-9500-40x-e\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-E 40x10G SFP+ Switch, Essentials License\"\u003eCisco C9500-40X-E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 10G SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame Catalyst campus core and Essentials tier; 10G rather than 25G downlinks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuawei S6730-H48Y6C-V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 25G SFP28, 6 x 100G QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimilar 48-port 25G campus core with two additional fixed 100G ports.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/network-switch.com\/products\/nscomm-e670-48y8c\" title=\"NSComm E670-48Y8C 48-Port 25G Data Center Leaf Switch with 100G Uplinks\"\u003eNSComm E670-48Y8C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 25G SFP28, 8 x 100G QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame 25G density with more 100G uplinks; compare licensing and campus feature set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC9500-48Y4C-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePort configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 1\/10\/25G SFP28 fiber ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUplinks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 40\/100G QSFP uplink ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware \/ license\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Essentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density campus core or distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal data-facing ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3200 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForwarding rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.pdf pp. 11-12, 20, 43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"authoritative-certification-icon\"\u003eQuality Certifications\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"71\" width=\"70\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; 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