Cisco Catalyst 9500 48-Port 10/25G, 4 x 40/100G | Enterprise Switch — CON-SNC-WSC296FP

Keep critical network traffic moving with the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Advantage platform. This model combines 48 ports of 10/25G connectivity with 4 x 40/100G uplinks, giving infrastructure teams the port density and upstream bandwidth needed for campus core, aggregation, and high-performance access layers. Designed for environments where oversubscription and bottlenecks are not acceptable, the Catalyst 9500 family is built to anchor modern enterprise switching architectures. The 10/25G downlink mix supports high-speed server, distribution, and access aggregation requirements, while the 40/100G uplinks provide headroom for backbone connections, data center edge handoffs, and resilient inter-switch links. The Advantage software tier positions this switch for organizations that need more than basic connectivity. It is a strong fit when network segmentation, policy control, and operational consistency matter across multiple buildings, floors, or campus zones. For teams standardizing on Cisco switching, this platform offers a clear path to higher-density performance without moving into a separate architecture. Use it where uptime, throughput, and predictable scaling carry real business value. This is the kind of switch selected when the network is expected to support growth, not just keep pace with it. Ideal For Campus core switching for multi-floor enterprise buildings Aggregation layer deployment for high-speed access networks Backbone uplink termination for distribution switches High-throughput network segmentation in large office environments Why This Product 1 Higher uplink capacity than standard access switches 2 Dense 10/25G port mix for modern enterprise traffic 3 Better fit for campus core and aggregation than entry-level models 4 Advantage tier for organizations standardizing on Cisco switching