High-Performance Cisco Switch : 48x10G Ports , 4x100G Uplinks & SDN-Ready For Enterprise Networks
 

The Cisco Catalyst 9500-48X-A is a cutting-edge high-performance switch designed for modern enterprise networks demanding ultra-fast 10G connectivity and scalable 100G uplinks. With 48 multi-gigabit 10GBase-T ports (supporting 1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds) and 4x QSFP28 slots (40G/100G capable), this switch delivers 1.2 Tbps throughput to handle bandwidth-intensive applications like cloud computing, video conferencing, and large-scale data transfers.

Key Features & Benefits:

✅ Blazing-Fast 10G/100G Networking – 48x 10G ports for high-density device connectivity + 4x 100G uplinks for future-proof scalability.
✅ SDN & Automation Ready – Fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch provisioning, AI-driven analytics, and policy-based automation.
✅ Enterprise-Grade Security – Features MACsec encryption (256-bit), Cisco TrustSec, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) for advanced threat detection.
✅ High Availability & Redundancy – Supports StackWise Virtual for multi-switch redundancy and modular IOS XE for resilient operations.
✅ Energy Efficient Design – Complies with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) to reduce power consumption without sacrificing performance.

Technical Specifications:

Ideal Use Cases:

✔ Enterprise Core/Distribution Layer – High-bandwidth aggregation for campus networks.
✔ Data Center Access/Leaf Tier – High-speed server and storage connectivity.
✔ SDN & Cloud-Ready Networks – Seamless integration with Cisco DNA and ACI solutions.