C9300-48H-A – 48x1G UPOE+ Ports – Modular Uplink – 822W PoE Budget – Network Advantage
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C9300-48H-A Description
The C9300-48H-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable access switch for floor wiring closets that power high-draw endpoints such as Wi-Fi access points and cameras over Cisco UPOE+. The switch has 48 10/100/1000 UPOE+ ports with an 822W default PoE budget, a modular uplink slot and 256 Gbps of switching capacity, with Network Advantage built in. UPOE+ at 90W per port reaches 21 of the 48 ports and requires a qualifying second power supply.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48H-A |
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Total ports |
48x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE+ ports |
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Uplink |
Modular Uplink (C9300-NM-8X by default in CCW) |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC) |
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Default PoE budget |
822W |
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Maximum PoE budget with secondary supply |
2880W |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
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Forwarding rate |
190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1 or later |
Product Performance
Key Features
Cisco UPOE+ delivers 90W per port under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4. It reaches 21 of the 48 ports, and only with a qualifying pair of power supplies such as two 1100W units.
The default 1100W supply gives an 822W budget. A second 1900W supply lifts it to 2722W, and two 1900W supplies reach the 2880W design ceiling.
The slot takes hot-swappable network modules: C9300-NM-8X (eight 10G/1G SFP+), C9300-NM-2Q (two 40G QSFP+), C9300-NM-2Y (two 25G SFP28), C9300-NM-4M (four Multigigabit) or C9300-NM-4G (four 1G SFP). Uplink speed changes by swapping the module, not the switch.
Up to eight switches stack at 480 Gbps over StackWise cables, and only with other C9300 modular-uplink models on the same license tier. StackPower pools power across up to four members, or eight with XPS-2200.
Advantage adds BGP, unrestricted OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, Cisco TrustSec, MPLS and MACsec-256. NETCONF, RESTCONF and Open PnP automation come with it.
A rear bay takes a 120 GB or 240 GB USB 3.0 SSD module for local storage and packet capture, so closet troubleshooting does not need a separate capture appliance.
Application Scenarios
A building floor with PTZ cameras, digital signage and PoE lighting controllers can run from one closet, because the UPOE+ ports and 822W default budget power the high-draw devices directly.
On wireless-heavy floors, the switch powers access points that need more than PoE+ from its UPOE+ ports and carries their traffic to distribution over a 10G, 25G or 40G uplink module.
A campus that separates tenants or departments with VRF and VXLAN, and enforces Cisco TrustSec policy at the edge, uses the Network Advantage features built into this switch.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48H-A | |||
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Total 10/100/1000 ports |
48 |
48 |
24 |
48 |
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Power over Ethernet |
Cisco UPOE+ |
Cisco UPOE+ |
Cisco UPOE+ |
PoE+ |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P |
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Available PoE with default power supply |
822W |
822W |
830W |
437W |
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Maximum available PoE power |
2880W |
2880W |
2160W |
1440W |
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Uplink |
Modular |
Modular |
Modular |
Modular |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Advantage |
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Stack bandwidth |
480 Gbps |
480 Gbps |
480 Gbps |
480 Gbps |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
208 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
C9300-48H-A and C9300-48H-E are the same 48-port UPOE+ hardware, and the difference is the license: C9300-48H-A carries Network Advantage, which adds VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec, MACsec-256 and OSPF without the 1,000-route limit. A site that needs none of these can order C9300-48H-E on Network Essentials, but there is no downgrade path from Advantage, so the tier is set at order. With fewer powered endpoints, C9300-24H-A keeps UPOE+ on 24 ports at an 830W default budget and a 2160W ceiling, against 822W and 2880W here. Where UPOE+ is not required, C9300-48P-A keeps 48 ports and 256 Gbps but supplies PoE+ from a 715W default supply, with a 437W budget and a 1440W ceiling.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Value or Check |
|---|---|
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Default PoE budget |
822W with the single default PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply, no secondary supply installed. |
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Maximum PoE budget |
Up to 2722W with a 1900W secondary supply added to the default 1100W primary supply, rising to a 2880W design ceiling once the primary supply is also upgraded to PWR-C1-1900WAC-P; upgrading only the primary supply to PWR-C1-1900WAC-P without a second supply raises the budget to 1622W. |
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UPOE+ port coverage |
Cisco documents Cisco UPOE+ (90W per port, IEEE 802.3bt Type 4) as available on 21 of the 48 ports when the switch is configured per datasheet Table 12. |
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Secondary supply requirement for full UPOE+ |
Datasheet Table 12 specifies 2 PWR-C1-1100WAC/1100WAC-P or 2 PWR-C1-1900WAC-P/1900WHV-T as qualifying pairs for UPOE+ on 21 ports. |
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StackPower option |
StackPower can share power across up to 4 stacked members (8 with XPS-2200), reducing the need to size every unit’s PoE budget independently. |
Ordering Checklist
- Subscription tier: Order a 48-port Advantage term: C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y/5Y/7Y (Cisco DNA) or the C9300-DNX-A-48 Cisco Catalyst equivalent. New orders need a subscription of the same tier as the built-in Network Advantage license; the configurator defaults to a 5-year Cisco DNA Advantage term.
- Uplink module: Keep the default C9300-NM-8X, change it to another C9300-NM module, or select C9300-NM-NONE. The uplink slot must hold a module or be ordered empty, and the module is part of the switch order.
- Second power supply: A second PWR-C1-1100WAC-P is selected by default and C9300-SPS-NONE removes it. The second supply stays on the order unless removed, and a single-supply closet runs on the primary supply’s PoE budget.
- Stacking cables: The default 50 cm StackWise cable (C9300-STACK-NONE removes it) and default 30 cm StackPower cable (C9300-SPWR-NONE removes it) are both added by default. A standalone switch uses neither.
- Power cords: Select the cord type for the destination country; two cords ship with the order. The configurator defaults to North America cords.
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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C9300-NM-4G / C9300-NM-4M / C9300-NM-8X / C9300-NM-2Q / C9300-NM-2Y |
Field-installable Catalyst 9300 uplink network modules confirmed for the C9300-48H-A modular uplink bay. |
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Cisco-confirmed second AC power supply option for the C9300-48H-A power bay, the documented upgrade path from the default PWR-C1-1100WAC-P for extended PoE headroom. | |
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StackWise-480 data stacking cables (0.5 m / 1 m / 3 m) for stacking additional C9300-48H-A or other C9300 units. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Field-replaceable fan module spare for the standard three-fan N+1 redundant fan tray. |
C9300-48H-A Switch Rear Panel
The switch rear panel includes StackWise connectors, StackPower or XPS connectors, ports, fan modules, and power supply modules.
Components Delivered in the Shipping Box
The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are optional, depending on your order.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300-48H-A | Network license | Network Advantage |
| Total ports | 48x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE+ ports | Uplink | Modular Uplink (C9300-NM-8X by default in CCW) |
| Supported uplink modules | C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-2Y, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-4G | Switching capacity | 256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
| Forwarding rate | 190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) | MAC addresses | 32,000 |
| IPv4 routes | 32,000 (24,000 connected + 8,000 learned) | IPv6 routes | 16,000 |
| Multicast routes | 8,000 | QoS entries | 5,120 |
| ACL entries | 5,120 | DRAM / flash | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| VLANs / SVIs | 4094 VLAN IDs, 1,000 SVIs | Jumbo frame size | 9198 bytes |
| Routed ports per stack | 448 | Packet buffer | 16-32 MB |
| Default power supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC) | Default PoE budget | 822W |
| Maximum PoE budget with secondary supply | 2880W | UPOE+ port coverage | Cisco UPOE+ (90W/port) on 21 of 48 ports per Table 12 |
| Power supply slots | 2 internal bays; blank module required if only one supply is installed | Power consumption (default 1100W supply, 100% PoE, 115Vac) | 1023.0W (no module) / 1043.4W (with C9300-NM-8X) |
| Power consumption (1900W supply, 100% PoE, 115Vac) | 1430.7W-1441.8W depending on uplink module | Fan modules | 3 field-replaceable fans, N+1 redundant (FAN-T2=) |
| Stacking | StackWise-480, up to 8 members | StackPower | Supported, up to 4 members per ring (8 with XPS-2200) |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1 or later | Management port | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port, RJ-45 console, USB mini-Type B console |
| USB / storage | USB Type A (128 MB-8 GB); rear USB 3.0 SSD bay (120 GB/240 GB) | Connectors | RJ-45 (1000BASE-T), LC (SFP/SFP+), dedicated StackWise cable |
| Operating temperature | -5 to 45°C (up to 1500m) | Storage temperature | -40 to 70°C |
| Operating humidity | 5-90% non-condensing | Operating altitude | Up to 10,000 ft |
| Acoustic noise | 45 dB LpA typical / 48 dB LpA max (24 PoE+ ports full load, reference test configuration) | Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in with default supply |
| Weight | 7.72 kg (17.03 lb) | MTBF | 227,410 hours |
| Safety certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | EMC certifications | FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
| Environmental compliance | RoHS 5 |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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Can C9300-48H-A be stacked?
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Does C9300-48H-A include Network Advantage?
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Which power supply pairs let C9300-48H-A supply 90W UPOE+ on 21 ports?
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What power does an endpoint receive from a UPOE+ port on C9300-48H-A?
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What is the peak power draw of C9300-48H-A at 100% PoE load?
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What is the fan spare PID for C9300-48H-A, and how long is the fan MTBF?
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Does a Network Advantage subscription for C9300-48H-A include ThousandEyes?
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Which high-availability and segmentation features does C9300-48H-A gain from Network Advantage?
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How much current does PWR-C1-1900WAC-P give C9300-48H-A on a 115V circuit?
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Do UPOE+ devices on C9300-48H-A keep power during a software reload?
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