The Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C-A is a high-performance 48-port switch designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments. Here's a breakdown of its key features and potential use cases:

Key Features:

• 48 ports:48 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) SFP28 ports, offering speeds up to 25 Gbps per port, ideal for connecting servers, storage devices, and high-bandwidth network segments.
• Advanced performance: Delivers low latency and jitter for mission-critical applications like AI/ML workloads, high-performance computing, and cloud deployments.
• Enhanced security: Includes features like MAC address filtering, VLANs, and encryption to safeguard your network and data.
• Stacking capabilities: Connect up to eight C9500-48Y4C-A switches for logical scaling and simplified management of a larger network.
• Network Essentials software (included): Provides basic management features for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Upgradable to Network Advantage or DNA Center licenses for advanced features.