C9300-48P-E
Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port PoE+ Switch, Network Essentials
Tier-1 enterprise access switch featuring high-density 802.3at PoE+ power, modular high-speed uplink slots, wire-rate hardware encryption, and Cisco StackWise-480 architecture with 480 Gbps stacking throughput.
Engineered for High-Density Campus Switching
The Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco’s premier lead stackable enterprise switching platform, engineered for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud convergence with unmatched PoE resilience.
High-Density Stacking Architecture
Powered by Cisco StackWise-480 technology, providing 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth across up to 8 switches in a unified stack ring. Features deterministic sub-50ms stateful switchover (SSO) for mission-critical campus backbones.
Resilient PoE+ Power Infrastructure
Equipped with a default 715W AC Platinum power supply delivering 437W of dedicated PoE+ budget. Add a second hot-swappable modular PSU to scale up to 1440W of dynamic power allocation with Perpetual PoE and Fast PoE reboot resilience.
Cisco UADP 2.0 Silicon & Hardware Encryption
Programmable Unified Access Data Plane (UADP 2.0) ASIC enables line-rate Layer 2/3 classification, Flexible NetFlow (FNF), MACsec-128 link encryption, and micro-segmentation with Group-Based Policies (GBP).
Automated Deployment & Streaming Telemetry
Full open API ecosystem supporting NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG models. Supports model-driven streaming telemetry, on-box Python scripting, and zero-touch provisioning via Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
Detailed Technical Specifications
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General Information & Hardware Identity
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| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| Product Series | Catalyst 9300 Series Enterprise Switches |
| Exact Order Part Number (SKU) | C9300-48P-E |
| Software License Tier | Cisco Network Essentials (Perpetual Base L3 Routing) |
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
| Form Factor | 1RU Standard 19" EIA Rackmount |
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Ports & Interface Density
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| Downlink Base Ports | 48x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Modular Uplink Expansion Bays | 1 Field-Replaceable Network Module slot (supports 8x 10G, 4x 10G, 2x 40G) |
| Supported Uplink Modules | C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-4M |
| Stacking Technology Ports | 2x Dedicated StackWise-480 ports (Cables: STACK-T1-50CM / 1M / 3M) |
| Management & Console | 1x RJ-45 Console, 1x USB Mini-B Type-B Console, 1x 10/100/1000 OOB RJ-45, 1x USB 2.0 Host |
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Performance & Switching Metrics
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| Standalone Switching Bandwidth | 256 Gbps (Full Duplex) |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 736 Gbps (Ring Topology) |
| Forwarding Rate (64-byte packets) | 190.48 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second) |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
| Packet Buffer Memory | 16 MB on-chip shared packet buffer |
| DRAM & Flash Memory | 8 GB System Memory / 16 GB Internal Flash |
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Power Supplies & PoE Budgets
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| Default Shipped Power Supply | 1x PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC Platinum Efficiency) |
| Available PoE+ Budget (Default) | 437 Watts |
| Max PoE Budget (Dual 1100W PSUs) | 1440 Watts |
| Input Voltage Rating | 100 to 240 VAC Auto-ranging, 50 to 60 Hz |
| StackPower Redundancy | Supported via StackPower cables (up to 4 switches power sharing) |
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Physical, Mechanical & Compliance
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 17.5 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 44.5 cm) |
| Chassis Weight (with Default PSU) | 16.33 lbs (7.4 kg) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) up to 5,000 feet |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 314,790 hours |
| Environmental Regulatory Compliance | RoHS-6 compliant, China RoHS, WEEE, REACH certified |
Compatible Transceivers & Expansion Modules
Pre-tested and guaranteed 100% interoperable with Catalyst 9300 IOS-XE release trains.
Catalyst 8x 10GE SFP+ Network Uplink Module
Enables 8x 10GbE or 8x 1GbE SFP optical uplinks
10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm MMF Transceiver
Supports up to 300m reach over OM3 multi-mode fiber
715W AC Platinum Secondary PSU Module
Enables 1+1 full power supply redundancy and PoE backup
Cisco Type 1 50cm Stacking Cable
StackWise-480 high-speed 480Gbps interconnect link
1000BASE-T Copper RJ-45 SFP Module
Extended temperature Category 5 copper up to 100m
Verified Technical Documentation
Cisco C9300 Hardware Datasheet
PDF Document • 3.8 MB Updated Q1 2025 • Revision 18.4 download Download DatasheetHardware Installation Guide
PDF Document • 5.2 MB Rackmount, Pinouts & Grounding download Download ManualCisco IOS-XE 17.x Release Matrix
PDF Document • 2.1 MB Feature Compatibility & Transceiver ROM download Download MatrixAlternative & Cross-Platform Switches
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the C9300-48P-E factory carton?
Each sealed carton contains the Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port switch chassis, one PWR-C1-715WAC-P power supply, power cord, 19-inch rackmount brackets with hardware, and an RJ-45 console cable. Uplink network modules and stacking cables are ordered separately.
What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage?
Network Essentials (-E) provides complete Layer 2 and foundational Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF routed access, PBR). Network Advantage (-A) adds advanced campus fabrics (BGP, IS-IS, full OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, and Cisco TrustSec).
How fast can ETLink ship 38 units for enterprise deployment?
All 38 units are physically on-shelf in Addis Ababa (24 units) and Amsterdam (14 units). Verified orders confirmed before 16:00 EAT dispatch the same business day with overnight freight options worldwide.
Does ETLink provide serial numbers for Cisco Smart Net Total Care?
Yes. All units are clean, non-contract-blocked genuine Cisco hardware verified for serial number validation and fully eligible for Cisco SNTC contract attachment.
Need verification on optics or stacking topology?
Not sure if C9300-48P-E meets your campus throughput and PoE budget? Our CCIE and JNCIE certified network engineers verify transceivers, optic compatibilities, and stacking topologies within 60 minutes.