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Cisco C9300-48T-A Access Enterprise Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48T-A is a 1 RU, fixed-access enterprise campus switch built for mission-critical U.S. networks—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.
Powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s UADP 2.0 ASIC, it offers 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 data-only downlink ports and supports flexible uplink expansion via Cisco Catalyst network modules.
Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it delivers 256 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity, 190.47 Mpps forwarding performance, and StackWise-480 resiliency, all manageable via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki Dashboard
Overview
Core Highlights
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High-Density Data Ports
48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 downlinks (data-only, no PoE) for high-density access-layer connectivity. -
Modular Uplink Flexibility
Supports optional network modules (C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-2Y) to tailor uplink speeds and media. -
Wire-Speed Performance
256 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 190.47 Mpps forwarding rate ensure seamless east-west campus traffic. -
StackWise-480 Resiliency
Up to 8 switches per stack with 480 Gbps bidirectional stacking bandwidth, NSF/SSO, cross-stack EtherChannel, and sub-50 ms failover. -
Enterprise-Grade Security
Line-rate AES-256 MACsec, hardware-anchored Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard. -
Energy-Efficient Design
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet and low-power fan management support sustainability goals. -
Programmability & Telemetry
Cisco IOS XE with NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry. -
Flexible Management
CLI, embedded Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Plug and Play, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Meraki Dashboard integration.
Recommended Accessories
Accessory | Category | Description |
---|---|---|
C9300-NM-4G | Network Module | 4×1 GbE SFP uplink module for compact fiber connectivity |
C9300-NM-8X | Network Module | 8×10 GbE SFP+ uplink module for high-speed aggregation |
C9300-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2×40 GbE QSFP+ uplink module for ultra-high-speed uplinks |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P | Power Supply | 350 W AC platinum-rated PSU (default) for data-only power |
Comparison with Similar Models
Feature | C9300-48T-A | C9300-48T-E | C9300-48P-A |
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Ports | 48×10/100/1000 RJ-45 data-only | 48×10/100/1000 RJ-45 data-only | 48×10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ |
Default AC PSU | 350 W AC (PWR-C1-350WAC-P) | 350 W AC (PWR-C1-350WAC) | 715 W AC (PWR-C1-715WAC) |
Available PoE Power | None | None | 437 W |
Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps full-duplex | 256 Gbps full-duplex | 256 Gbps full-duplex |
Forwarding Rate | 190.47 Mpps (64-byte packets) | 190.47 Mpps (64-byte packets) | 190.47 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
StackWise-480 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
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Product Code | C9300-48T-A |
Description | Catalyst 9300 48-port data-only, Network Advantage |
Feature Set | Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage license |
Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 autosensing |
Uplink Options | Optional network modules (C9300-NM-4G/4M/8X/2Q/2Y) |
Default Power Supply | 350 W AC (PWR-C1-350WAC-P) |
Available PoE Power | None |
StackPower | Yes |
StackWise-480 | Yes |
Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps full-duplex |
Forwarding Rate | 190.47 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
IPv4 Routes | 32,000 (24,000 direct + 8,000 indirect) |
IPv6 Routes | 16,000 entries |
Multicast Routing | 8,000 entries |
QoS Scale Entries | 5,120 entries |
ACL Scale Entries | 5,120 entries |
Packet Buffer | 16 MB (Gigabit models) |
Flexible NetFlow | 64,000 flows |
DRAM / Flash | 8 GB DRAM; 16 GB flash |
VLAN IDs / SVIs | 4,000 VLAN IDs; 2,000 SVIs |
Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,198 bytes |
Security Features | MACsec, Trust Anchor Module, Secure Boot, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard |
Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF, NX-API, USB/mini-USB console, Catalyst/DNA Center |
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