Cisco C9500-48Y4C-E | Catalyst 9500 48-Port 1/10/25G Switch, 4x 40/100G QSFP28, Layer 3

Q: What license tier is included with the C9500-48Y4C-E?
A: This model ships with Cisco Network Essentials licensing, which provides essential Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, basic security, and network management capabilities. For advanced features like SD-Access, MACsec, and advanced QoS, consider upgrading to Network Advantage (C9500-48Y4C-A).

Q: Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, the C9500-48Y4C-E does not support PoE. It features SFP28 fibre ports designed for high-speed aggregation and core applications, not for powering edge devices.

Q: What transceivers are compatible with the SFP28 ports?
A: The SFP28 ports support 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, and 25G SFP28 transceivers. The 4x QSFP28 uplinks support 40G QSFP+ and 100G QSFP28 modules. Always use Cisco-compatible optics for full feature support and warranty coverage.

Q: Can this switch be used in a stacked configuration?
A: The Catalyst 9500 Series supports StackWise Virtual technology for high-availability clustering. Two chassis can be paired to operate as a single logical switch with control-plane redundancy and simplified management.

Q: What is the difference between C9500-48Y4C-E and C9500-48Y4C-A?
A: The primary difference is licensing: the E model includes Network Essentials, while the A model includes Network Advantage. Network Advantage adds SD-Access, MACsec encryption, advanced QoS, MPLS, and other enterprise-grade features.