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

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

C9300-48H-A

Total ports

48x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE+ ports

Uplink

Modular Uplink (C9300-NM-8X by default in CCW)

Default power supply

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC)

Default PoE budget

822W

Maximum PoE budget with secondary supply

2880W

Switching capacity

256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked)

Forwarding rate

190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked)

Stacking

StackWise-480, up to 8 members

Network license

Network Advantage

Minimum software release

Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1 or later

Product Performance

Switching Bandwidth
Forwarding Rate
Maximum PoE Budget With Secondary Supply

Key Features

UPOE+ On A 48-Port Chassis

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.

PoE Budget Up To 2880W

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.

Modular Uplink Slot

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.

StackWise-480 With StackPower

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.

Network Advantage Feature Set

Advantage adds BGP, unrestricted OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, Cisco TrustSec, MPLS and MACsec-256. NETCONF, RESTCONF and Open PnP automation come with it.

Rear USB 3.0 SSD Bay

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

Camera And Lighting Floors

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.

High-Power Wi-Fi Closet

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.

Segmented Campus Access

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

Parameter

C9300-48H-A

C9300-48H-E

C9300-24H-A

C9300-48P-A

Total 10/100/1000 ports

48

48

24

48

Power over Ethernet

Cisco UPOE+

Cisco UPOE+

Cisco UPOE+

PoE+

Default power supply

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P

PWR-C1-715WAC-P

Available PoE with default power supply

822W

822W

830W

437W

Maximum available PoE power

2880W

2880W

2160W

1440W

Uplink

Modular

Modular

Modular

Modular

Network license

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Stack bandwidth

480 Gbps

480 Gbps

480 Gbps

480 Gbps

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

Planning Item

Value or Check

Default PoE budget

822W with the single default PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply, no secondary supply installed.

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.

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.

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.

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

Model

Description

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.

PWR-C1-1900WAC-P

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.

STACK-T1-50CM / STACK-T1-1M / STACK-T1-3M

StackWise-480 data stacking cables (0.5 m / 1 m / 3 m) for stacking additional C9300-48H-A or other C9300 units.

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.

1

Ground connectors

7

StackPower connectors

2

USB3.0–SSD port

8

AC OK (input) status LED

3

BEACON LED

9

PS OK (output) status LED

4

CONSOLE (RJ-45 console port)

10

StackWise-480 port connectors

5

MGMT (RJ-45 10/100/1000 management port)

11

Power supply modules

6

Fan modules

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Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch

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.

1

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switch with optional network module1 (power supply and fan modules not shown)

9

Eight number-8 Phillips flat-head screws

2

AC power cord

10

Cable guide

3

Product documentation and compliance document

11

M4.0 x 20mm Phillips pan-head screw

4

Four rubber mounting feet

12

(Optional) RJ-45 console cable

5

Ground lug screw and ring terminal

13

(Optional) USB console cable

6

Two 19-inch mounting brackets

14

(Optional) StackWise-480/1T cable (0.5-meter, 1-meter, or 3-meter)

7

Four number-12 pan-head screws

15

(Optional) StackPower cable (0.3-meter or 1.5-meter)

8

Four number-10 pan-head screws

16

(Optional) StackWise-320 cable

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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

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Questions & Answers

  • Can C9300-48H-A be stacked?

    Yes. C9300-48H-A stacks over StackWise-480 with up to eight members, 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.
  • Does C9300-48H-A include Network Advantage?

    Yes. C9300-48H-A has Network Advantage built in, which includes BGP and OSPF without the 1,000-route limit. New orders need a subscription of the same tier, C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y, -5Y or -7Y, and the configurator defaults to the 5-year Cisco DNA Advantage term.
  • Which power supply pairs let C9300-48H-A supply 90W UPOE+ on 21 ports?

    Three pairs qualify, per the Catalyst 9300 data sheet PoE table. One is a PWR-C1-1100WAC-P with a PWR-C1-715WAC-P, PWR-C1-715WAC or PWR-C1-715WDC as the second supply. Another is two 1100W supplies, PWR-C1-1100WAC or PWR-C1-1100WAC-P. The third is two PWR-C1-1900WAC-P or PWR-C1-1900WHV-T supplies.
  • What power does an endpoint receive from a UPOE+ port on C9300-48H-A?

    A port delivering 90W under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 gives the powered device 71W after cable loss. Type 4 devices fall in PD classes 5 to 8 and use all four pairs of Cat5e cable or better. A Type 4 device on a lower-class source is demoted.
  • What is the peak power draw of C9300-48H-A at 100% PoE load?

    With the default PWR-C1-1100WAC-P primary supply and a C9300-NM-8X module, Cisco measured 875.4W at 115Vac. With the PWR-C1-1900WAC-P primary supply the peak ranges from 1430.7W with no uplink module to 1441.8W with a C9300-NM-2Q. Size the circuit and the closet UPS to the supply you order.
  • What is the fan spare PID for C9300-48H-A, and how long is the fan MTBF?

    The spare fan module is FAN-T2=. C9300-48H-A ships with three field-replaceable fans in N+1 redundancy, so a single fan can fail without a shutdown. The fan MTBF is 4,521,330 hours. Order a spare for closets that are hard to reach.
  • Does a Network Advantage subscription for C9300-48H-A include ThousandEyes?

    Yes. The ThousandEyes Network and Application Synthetics license, PID TE-EMBEDDED-T, is included by default with 3, 5 or 7-year Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Advantage subscriptions on Catalyst 9300 switches, for the same term as the subscription. It is not included with Essentials subscriptions.
  • Which high-availability and segmentation features does C9300-48H-A gain from Network Advantage?

    Network Advantage adds NSF, GIR and xFSU high availability, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, TrustSec and MPLS segmentation, and NETCONF, RESTCONF and PnP automation. Unrestricted OSPF, BGP, EIGRP and IS-IS routing come with it. Network Essentials leaves these out, so the -A suffix is the one to order for an edge that needs them.
  • How much current does PWR-C1-1900WAC-P give C9300-48H-A on a 115V circuit?

    On 115V input PWR-C1-1900WAC-P outputs 1500W, and it reaches 1900W only on 230V input. It uses its own power cord. The supply mixes with the other Catalyst 9300 supplies, so C9300-48H-A can run a 1900W unit next to an 1100W unit.
  • Do UPOE+ devices on C9300-48H-A keep power during a software reload?

    Yes for soft reloads. Perpetual PoE keeps device power through an upgrade, a crash or a manual reboot, and it works across a stack. It does not cover power loss, front-end processor removal or hibernation. Fast PoE restores device power in under 30 seconds and needs perpetual-poe-ha on the port.

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