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REFURBISHED
Cisco
Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Refurbished - 48-Port 25G Catalyst 9500 Switch
MPN: C9500-48Y4C-A
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested. Factory reset. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A is a Catalyst 9500 Series high-performance fixed-core and aggregation switch delivering 48 ports of 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) and 4 ports of 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink (QSFP28), bundled with the Cisco Network Advantage license. Every unit sold by WhaleyComm is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and inspected against Cisco hardware specifications before shipment.Powered by Cisco's UADP 3.0 ASIC, the C9500-48Y4C-A delivers up to 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 1 Bpps of forwarding performance in a 1RU chassis. The platform runs Cisco IOS XE, supports Cisco StackWise Virtual for system-level redundancy, and includes advanced Layer 3 features such as MPLS, SD-Access segmentation, and rich telemetry. With 16 GB of DRAM and 16 GB of flash, the switch is architected for programmability, automation, and long-term enterprise scalability.
Purchasing refurbished from WhaleyComm delivers the same Cisco performance at a meaningful reduction versus new list price. Backed by our Lifetime Warranty and ISO 9001-certified testing process, this unit is a proven, risk-managed path to high-density 25G infrastructure for campus core, distribution, and data center aggregation roles.
Technical Specifications
MPN
C9500-48Y4C-A
Series
Cisco Catalyst 9500
Condition
Refurbished
Form Factor
1 RU
Downlink Ports
48 x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28)
Uplink Ports
4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28)
Switching Capacity
Up to 3.2 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
Up to 1 Bpps
ASIC
Cisco UADP 3.0
DRAM
16 GB
Flash Storage
16 GB
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.73 x 17.5 x 18.0 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 45.7 cm)
Weight
9.55 kg (21.06 lbs)
Typical Power Consumption
230 W
Power Supply
Platinum-rated, field-replaceable, dual 1+1 redundant (AC or DC)
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
Minimum IOS XE Software
Release 16.8.1a
License Included
Network Advantage
MAC Address Table
Up to 82,000 entries
Total IPv4 Routes
Up to 212,000 indirect + direct; up to 90,000 host/ARP
Total IPv6 Routes
Up to 212,000 indirect + direct; up to 90,000 host
Layer
Layer 2/3 Managed
Ideal Use Cases
Campus Core Switching
The C9500-48Y4C-A is purpose-built as a fixed core and aggregation platform for enterprise campuses, delivering non-blocking 25G density and 100G uplinks to handle high-volume east-west and north-south traffic.
Distribution Layer Aggregation
With 48 SFP28 ports capable of 1/10/25G, this switch efficiently aggregates traffic from multiple access-layer switches, making it ideal for high-density campus distribution deployments transitioning beyond 10G.
Data Center Top-of-Rack or Aggregation
The combination of 3.2 Tbps switching capacity, 100G QSFP28 uplinks, and rich Layer 3 routing features makes the C9500-48Y4C-A well-suited for small-to-mid data center aggregation or server-facing aggregation tiers.
SD-Access Fabric Border or Control Node
Running Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage, this switch supports Cisco SD-Access segmentation and policy enforcement, qualifying it as a fabric border or control node within a Cisco DNA-based architecture.
Enterprise Network Modernization
Organizations upgrading from legacy 1G or 10G core infrastructure can deploy the C9500-48Y4C-A as a scalable step to 25G and 100G without a full greenfield rebuild, leveraging StackWise Virtual for system-level redundancy.
High-Availability Core with Redundant Power
The platform supports dual 1+1 platinum-rated, field-replaceable power supplies and redundant fans, making it appropriate for mission-critical network layers where uptime and serviceability are non-negotiable.
What's Included
1x Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Refurbished Switch
Power Cable
Rack Mount Kit
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
It supports SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceivers on the 48 downlink ports (1G, 10G, and 25G respectively) and QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceivers on the 4 uplink ports (40G and 100G).
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A is compatible with Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.8.1a and later.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
✓
It is compatible with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) for centralized management and automation.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
✓
The switch supports Cisco StackWise Virtual when paired with a second C9500-48Y4C unit.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The -A suffix on this SKU designates the Cisco Network Advantage license tier, which is included with the hardware. This license enables advanced Layer 3 features including MPLS, SD-Access segmentation, enhanced QoS, and full programmability via Cisco IOS XE. Verify your Cisco Smart Licensing account to ensure the license is registered to your organization after deployment.
The four uplink ports on the C9500-48Y4C-A support both 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+) and 100 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) transceivers, giving you flexibility to connect to existing 40G infrastructure or upgrade to 100G uplinks as your network evolves. Transceiver modules are not included and must be sourced separately.
Yes. The C9500-48Y4C-A supports Cisco StackWise Virtual, which allows two physical switches to operate as a single logical system for improved redundancy, simplified management, and scaled system bandwidth. StackWise Virtual requires compatible IOS XE software and proper cabling between the two units.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Refurbished - 48-Port 25G Catalyst 9500 Switch
$6,295.00
Cisco
Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A Refurbished - 48-Port 25G Catalyst 9500 Switch
MPN: C9500-48Y4C-A
$6,295.00
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