Cisco 48 port 10G sfp based switch selection

[imranul hoque]

Hi,

I am working on a customer requirement.

Need a core switch with below spec.

1.  48 port (all 10G sfp)

2.  Stacking Enabled, L3 support.

3.  From this switch meraki MS250-48FP switch will be connected (sfp to sfp) So also please suggest compatible 10G sfp module.

Please help me to find a appropriate model of this core switch.

BR

Imran

[Kasun Bandara · Accepted solution]

@imranul hoque hi, are you looking only for meraki switches?

mentioned model (MS250-48FP) is not a full SFP switch. it have 48 copper ports. not SFP or 10G.

https://meraki.cisco.com/product-collateral/ms-family-datasheet/?file

if you only looking for meraki, you can use MS425. But those switches does not support 48 x SFP+.

If you are OK with cisco switches, you can use C9500-48Y4C with 10G SFPs.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html#Productoverview

[Richard Pidcock · Accepted solution]

I agree with @Kasun Bandara , the C9500-48Y4C has 48 ports of 1/10/25 SFP connectivity.  I would assume you can then connect you MS250-48FP via the uplink ports from your MS250-48FP. I couldn't really find a compatibility matrix but I assume the MS250-48FP will support the SFP-10G-SR optic and should allow your needed connectivity.