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Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C
Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1 Bpps (64-byte packets)
  • Ports (breakdown): 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 + 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
  • PoE Budget: None (non-PoE data switch)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (L3 features depend on license: Network Advantage -A, Network Essentials -E)
  • Stacking support: StackWise Virtual per reseller listings (verify against Cisco documentation)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 1U chassis with 48 x 25G ports and 4 x 100G uplinks for dense data center and aggregation use; 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and 1 Bpps forwarding on the UADP 3.0 ASIC; Layer 3 routing available with Network Advantage licensing; no PoE overhead, so the platform suits server and aggregation roles; -E and -A licensing tiers let buyers match features to budget; widely available new and refurbished from resellers
  • ✘ Cons: No PoE support, so it cannot power edge endpoints such as APs or IP phones; the -E tier omits some advanced features (reported as SD-Access and advanced QoS, verify against Cisco licensing); only 4 uplink ports limit high-bandwidth aggregation; list prices are high and street prices vary widely between sellers; spec sheets from resellers conflict on port count and stacking, so Cisco's official datasheet should be checked before purchase
  • Est. Price: $9,444 - $29,326

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 565 Mpps
  • Ports: 28 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G) + 4 x 25G SFP28 (25G/10G/1G)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE switch)
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 2 features also supported)
  • Stacking: Not listed
  • Non-blocking Throughput: 380 Gbps
  • Max Power Consumption: 100 W
  • Power Input: Universal AC 100-240 V; DC input for RPS backup
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (442 x 325 x 44 mm)
  • Weight: 4.6 kg without brackets

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 760 Gbps switching capacity and 565 Mpps forwarding rate for aggregation duty; 28 x 10G SFP+ plus 4 x 25G SFP28 uplink ports; Layer 3 switching with Layer 2 features; DC input for redundant power backup; compact 1U rack form factor
  • ✘ Cons: No PoE, so it can't power APs or cameras directly; no stacking listed; not in stock on Ubiquiti's US store (marked 'No restock date yet'); 100 W power draw is high for a non-PoE 1U switch; price is above many 10G-only alternatives
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,048

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