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Cisco C9500-48X-E | Catalyst 9500 48-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, Network Essentials

C9500-48X-E

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Description

The Catalyst 9500 C9500-48X-E is a fixed 1RU core and aggregation switch with 48 x 10G SFP+ ports. It is aimed at enterprise campus cores, collapsed-core designs and data centre or server access where dense 10G SFP+ connectivity is needed.

This SKU carries the perpetual Network Essentials licence, which covers foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, automation, visibility and security. Dual 1+1 redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies are supported, and the switch runs Cisco IOS XE. Optional Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage subscriptions can be added, and an upgrade to Network Advantage is available through the C9500-LIC= licence part.

StackWise Virtual supports resiliency with SSO and ISSU, and the platform suits Software-Defined Access fabrics, MPLS and BGP EVPN VXLAN deployments. Pluggable 1G and 10G SFP and SFP+ optics can be fitted to the front ports, with supported transceivers listed in the Cisco TMG Matrix.

Enquire with XS Network Tech for new or used pricing and availability.

Features

- Cisco StackWise Virtual with SSO and ISSU for resilient core designs
- MACsec 256-bit AES-GCM encryption
- Secure Boot, image signing and Cisco Trust Anchor Module
- Software-Defined Access support as control plane, border or edge node
- MPLS Layer 3 VPN, EoMPLS, VPLS and BGP EVPN VXLAN
- Flexible NetFlow for traffic visibility
- NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI and YANG model programmability with ZTP and PnP
- Container-based application hosting with a pluggable SSD

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Form factor: 1 RU fixed
- Ports: 48 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+
- Licence: Network Essentials (perpetual)
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XE
- Power supplies: dual 1+1 redundant, AC or DC, hot-swappable
- AC input voltage: 90 to 264 VAC
- Fan trays: field-replaceable, front-to-back airflow
- Out-of-band management: RJ-45 and USB mini-B
- VLAN IDs: 4,094
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C up to 10,000 feet
- Storage temperature: -20 to 65 C
- Operating relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-operating and storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

FAQs

Q: Does the C9500-48X-E need a separate software licence?
A: The -E suffix means the perpetual Network Essentials licence is part of this SKU. Optional Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage subscriptions can be added, and Network Advantage is available as an upgrade via C9500-LIC=.

Q: Does it support redundant power?
A: Yes. It supports dual 1+1 redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies, with AC input of 90 to 264 VAC.

Q: What optics does it take?
A: The 48 front ports accept 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ transceivers. Supported genuine optics are listed in the Cisco TMG Matrix.

Q: How does it differ from the Network Advantage version?
A: This SKU includes the Network Essentials licence tier. The C9500-48X-A variant carries Network Advantage, which adds a broader advanced feature set.

Q: Can two units be paired for redundancy?
A: Yes. StackWise Virtual lets two switches operate as a single logical system with SSO and ISSU for resilient core and aggregation designs.

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