Catalyst 9300 48 Port 1G Copper PoE+ - Network Advantage Specifications

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Catalyst 9300 series enterprise-class access switches built for campus, branch, and data center deployments, with a 48-port 10/100/1000 copper PoE+ configuration and modular uplinks. Provides StackWise-480 stacking with up to 8 switches and 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Includes dual-redundant power support, Energy Efficient Ethernet, and detailed hardware specifications such as forwarding rates, routing scale, MAC table size, jumbo frame support, and power budget (437W default; 1440W max). Network Advantage perpetual licensing covers security, segmentation, routing, availability, and telemetry features.

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Catalyst 9300 Series Overview

Quick Specs

Accessories

Power Accessories

Stacking Accessories

Compatible Network Modules

Specifications

Network Advantage (Perpetual License)

Network Advantage Features

Network Essentials Features

Transceiver Module Compatibility

CABLESANDKITS C9300-48P-ADATASHEET Catalyst 9300 48 Port 1G Copper with Modular Uplinks, PoE+, and Network Advantage CISCO CATALYST 9300 SERIES OVERVIEW The Catalyst 9300 series of switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise-class access switches. They were built to transform networks to be able to handle a hybrid world and are an excellent choice for a variety of deployment scenarios including the campus, branch, and data center. Quick Specs: | Model Number: | C9300-48P-A | | --- | --- | | Manufacturer: | Cisco | | Ports: | (48) 10/100/1000 Copper PoE+ | | PoE Capability | 437W (default); 1440W ( max) | | Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gb ps | | Default Power Supply | 715W AC | | Uplinks: | Modular | | Software: | Network Advantage | | Dimensions: | 1.73" x 17.5 " x 16.1 " | | Weight: | 16.73 lbs (7.59kg) | Contact us 888.622.0223 | 678.597.5000 CABLESANDKITS C9300-48P-A Accessories: The Catalyst 9300 series features highly versatile and scalable switches which come with a large range of options regarding accessories to enhance switch functionality. Power Accessories: The C9300-48P-A comes with a single default 715W Platinum Rated power supply. This switch has 2 power supply slots as it supports dual redundant power supplies. Additional options for powering the switch are below. | Default Power Supply: | PWR-C1-715WAC-P ( Platinum Rated) | | --- | --- | | Compatible Power Supply: | PWR-C1-715WAC | | Upgrade Power Supply: | PWR-C1-1000WAC-P ( Platinum Rated) | | Blank: | PWR-C1-BLANK | | US Power Cord: | CAB-TA-NA | Stacking Accessories: The C9300-48P-A supports StackWise®-480 technology, allowing for up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth and a maximum of 8 switches in a single stack. It should be noted that mixed stacking is not supported between 9300 and 9300L models, nor is it supported with any other switch series. Stacking must be with other 9300 switches with the same license level. This switch does not require a StackWise adapter as it features built-in stack ports. | 50CM Stacking Cable | STACK-T1-50CM | | --- | --- | | 1M Stacking Cable | STACK-T1-1M | | 3M Stacking Cable | STACK-T1-3M | | Catalyst 3850 30CM Stacking Cable | CAB-SPWR-30CM | | Catalyst 3850 15CM Stacking Cable | CAB-SPWR-150CM | Contact us 888.622.0223 | 678.597.5000 CABLESANDKITS C9300-48P-A Compatible Network Modules: The Catalyst 9300 series features highly versatile and scalable switches which come with a large range of options regarding accessories to enhance switch functionality. | 4 x 1G Module | C9300-NM-4G | | --- | --- | | 8 x 10G Module | C9300-NM-8X | | 2 x 40G Module | C9300-NM-2Q | | 4 x mGig Module | C9300-NM-4M | | 2 x 25G Module | C9300-NM-2Y | C9300-NM-4G 4 x 1G Network Module C9300-NM-4M 4 x mGig Network Module C9300-NM-8X 8 x 10G/1G Network Module C9300-NM-2Q 2 x 40G Network Module C9300-NM-2Y 2 x 25G/10G/1G Network Module CABLESANDKITS C9300-48P-A Specifications: | Switching Capacity: | 256 Gbps | | --- | --- | | Switching Capacity with Stacking | 736 Gbps | | Forwarding Rate: | 190.47 Mpps | | Forwarding Rate with Stacking: | 547.62 Mpps | | Stacking Support: | StackWise®-480 | | Stacking Bandwidth: | 480 Gbps | | Cisco StackPower | Yes | | Max Stack Members | 8 Switches | | PoE Specification: | PoE+ | | Default PoE Support: | 437W | | Max PoE Support: | 1440W | | Uplink Ports: | Modular Uplinks | | Flash: | 16GB | | MAC Address Table Size: | 32K | | VLAN ID's Available: | 4K | | Max Active VLANS: | 1 K | | IPv4 Routes: | 32,000 (24,000 direct & 8,000 indirect) | | IPv6 Routing Entries: | 16,000 | | Multicast Routing Scale: | 8,000 | | QoS Scale Entries: | 5, 120 | | ACL Scale Entries: | 5, 120 | | Jumbo Frames: | 9198 bytes | | DRAM: | 8GB | | Virtual Networks: | 256 | | Operating System: | Cisco IOS XE | | Software: | Network Advantage | | Energy: | Energy Efficient Ethernet ( EEE) | | Predicted Reliability: | 277,770 hrs MTBF | Contact us 888.622.022

FAQs

What are the key hardware capabilities of the Catalyst 9300-48P-A?

It offers 48x 10/100/1000 copper PoE+ ports with modular uplinks, supports dual redundant power via two power supply slots, and includes built-in StackWise-480 stack ports.

How does StackWise-480 stacking work for the C9300-48P-A?

StackWise-480 provides up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth and supports a maximum of 8 switches in a single stack, with restrictions on mixed stacking across 9300 and 9300L models and other switch series.

What is included in the Network Advantage perpetual license?

Network Advantage is a perpetual device license inclusive of Network Essentials, covering enhanced security controls (e.g., MACSEC), flexible segmentation (e.g., VRF, VXLAN, MPLS), routing capabilities (e.g., BGP/OSPF/ISIS), high availability features, and multicast optimization features.

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