C9300-48P-A – 48x1G PoE+ Ports – Modular Uplink – 437W PoE Budget – Network Advantage

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C9300-48P-A Description

The C9300-48P-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable access switch for wiring closets that power IP phones, access points and cameras over PoE+. The switch has 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with a 437W default PoE budget, a modular uplink slot and 256 Gbps of switching capacity, with Network Advantage built in. A full 30W on all 48 ports needs the 1440W maximum budget, which requires a second 1100W or 1900W supply.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

C9300-48P-A

Total ports

48x 10/100/1000 Mbps copper

PoE support

Cisco PoE+

Default PoE budget

437W (with PWR-C1-715WAC-P)

Extended PoE budget

Up to 1440W with a second 1100W or 1900W supply installed

Uplinks

Modular uplink network module slot

Network license

Network Advantage

Stacking

StackWise-480, up to 8 members

StackPower

Supported (up to 4-member ring, 8 with XPS-2200)

Default power supply

PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC)

Power redundancy

Dual power supply slots, second supply optional

Fan modules

3x field-replaceable, N+1 redundant

Minimum software release

Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a

Product Performance

Switching Bandwidth
Forwarding Rate
Stacked Switching Bandwidth (StackWise-480, 8 Members)

Key Features

PoE+ Budget On The Default Supply

The default 715W supply leaves 437W for PoE, about 9W per port if all 48 ports draw power at once. Phones and access points fit comfortably; a full 30W on every port does not.

Second Supply Raises PoE To 1440W

A second 1100W or 1900W supply raises the budget to 1440W, which covers 30W on all 48 ports. A primary 1100W supply alone gives 822W to 1440W.

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, plus NETCONF, RESTCONF and Open PnP automation.

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

Office Floor Wiring Closet

On an office floor, the switch powers IP phones and Wi-Fi access points from its PoE+ ports and carries their traffic to the distribution layer over the uplink module.

Hospital And Campus Buildings

A hospital or campus building that segments clinical, guest and building-systems traffic can use the VRF, VXLAN and Cisco TrustSec features of Network Advantage at the access edge.

Branch Stack With 10G Uplinks

A branch office can stack several of these switches over StackWise-480 and run one 10G uplink module to the site core, managing the whole stack as a single switch.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9300-48P-A

C9300-48T-A

C9300-48H-A

Total 10/100/1000 ports

48

48

48

Power over Ethernet

PoE+

Data only

Cisco UPOE+

Default power supply

PWR-C1-715WAC-P

PWR-C1-350WAC-P

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P

Available PoE with default power supply

437W

Not applicable

822W

Maximum available PoE power

1440W

Not applicable

2880W

Uplink

Modular

Modular

Modular

Network license

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Stack bandwidth

480 Gbps

480 Gbps

480 Gbps

Switching capacity

256 Gbps

256 Gbps

256 Gbps

C9300-48P-A is the PoE+ model of this group: its 48 copper ports share a 437W budget on the default 715W supply, while C9300-48T-A has the same chassis and modular uplink on a 350W supply with no PoE, which suits closets without powered devices. Closets with endpoints above the 30W PoE+ class need C9300-48H-A, which supplies Cisco UPOE+ with an 822W default budget on an 1100W supply. C9300-48P-A carries Network Advantage; a site that needs only Layer 2 and OSPF up to 1,000 routes can order C9300-48P-E instead, though there is no downgrade path from Advantage once the switch is bought.

PoE Power Planning

Planning Item

Value or Check

Default PoE budget

437W with the default PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply

Extended PoE budget

Up to 1440W with a second 1100W or 1900W supply installed, subject to port-count limits

PoE standard supported

Cisco PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at class)

Power supply slots

2 internal slots; unused slot needs a blank module for airflow

Device count check

Confirm total connected PD wattage against the 437W default budget before adding endpoints

Stacking power note

StackPower can share power across stack members but does not replace confirming per-unit PoE budget

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-C1-715WAC-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 C9300-48P-A modular uplink bay.

PWR-C1-1100WAC-P

Cisco-confirmed second AC power supply option for the C9300-48P-A power bay, the documented upgrade path from the default PWR-C1-715WAC-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 Catalyst 9300 switches.

FAN-T2=

Field-replaceable fan module spare for the standard three-fan N+1 redundant fan tray.

C9300-48P-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 C9300-48P-A Network license Network Advantage
Total ports 48x 10/100/1000 Mbps copper PoE standards Cisco PoE+
Default PoE budget 437W (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) Maximum PoE budget with secondary supply Up to 1440W with second 1100W/1900W supply
Uplinks Modular uplink network module slot Stacking StackWise-480, up to 8 members, 480 Gbps/stack
StackPower Supported, up to 4-member ring (8 with XPS-2200) Switching capacity 256 Gbps standalone / 736 Gbps stacked
Forwarding rate 190.48 Mpps standalone / 547.62 Mpps stacked MAC addresses 32,000 entries
IPv4 routes 32,000 (24,000 connected + 8,000 indirect) IPv6 routes 16,000 entries
Multicast routes 8,000 entries QoS / ACL entries 5,120 QoS / 5,120 ACL entries
VLAN IDs 4094 SVIs 1000
Jumbo frames 9198 bytes DRAM / flash 8 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash
Default power supply PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W AC, 2,440 BTU/hr output Power redundancy 2 internal supply slots, dual redundant supported
Fan modules 3x field-replaceable, N+1 redundant (FAN-T2=) Peak power draw (100% PoE, 115VAC) 563.2W with no module / 568.8W with C9300-NM-8X
Chassis dimensions (default supply) 1.73 x 17.5 x 17.7 in Unit weight (default supply) 7.59 kg (16.73 lb)
MTBF 277,770 hours Minimum software release Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a
Operating temperature -5C to 45C (up to 1500m) Storage temperature -40C to 70C
Operating humidity 5%-90% non-condensing Operating / storage altitude 10,000 ft / 15,000 ft
Acoustic noise (24 PoE+ ports loaded) 45 dB typical / 48 dB max LpA Management interfaces RJ-45 Ethernet mgmt, RJ-45 console, USB mini-Type B console
Connector types RJ-45 (1000BASE-T), LC (SFP/SFP+) Standards supported IEEE 802.1x, 802.3af/at, 802.1Q, 802.3az; RMON I/II; SNMPv1/v2c/v3
Safety certifications UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 EMC certifications FCC Part 15, EN 55032/CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, ICES-003 Class A
Environmental compliance RoHS 5

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Questions & Answers

  • Can C9300-48P-A be stacked?

    Yes. C9300-48P-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 C9300-48P-A support BGP?

    Yes. Network Advantage on C9300-48P-A adds BGP and unrestricted OSPF, along with VRF, VXLAN, LISP, Cisco TrustSec, MPLS and MACsec-256. NETCONF, RESTCONF and Open PnP automation come with it. New orders need a subscription of the same tier, C9300-DNA-A-48-3Y, -5Y or -7Y.
  • What power does a device receive from a PoE+ port on C9300-48P-A?

    A PoE+ port follows IEEE 802.3at Type 2, so the switch sources 30W and the powered device receives 25.5W. A device whose class needs more than 25.5W is not served at full power, so match the endpoint class to the port before ordering.
  • Do I need a C9300-NM-BLANK in an empty uplink slot of C9300-48P-A?

    Yes. A network module slot with no module installed must hold a C9300-NM-BLANK to maintain proper airflow. Add the blank to the order when C9300-48P-A ships without an uplink module, and keep it in place whenever you remove a module for service.
  • How much heat does the default PWR-C1-715WAC-P of C9300-48P-A produce?

    PWR-C1-715WAC-P is rated 715W with an output of 2440 BTU/hr. It takes 100-240VAC at 47-63Hz through an IEC 320-C16 inlet. Size closet cooling for the combined heat of both supplies when a second supply is fitted, and order power cords that match the inlet type and the closet outlet.
  • What does PWR-C1-1900WAC-P output on 115V input in C9300-48P-A?

    PWR-C1-1900WAC-P is a Platinum-class supply. It outputs up to 1900W on 230V input and is limited to 1500W on 115V input. Heat output is 5118 BTU/hr at 115V, so the closet circuit decides the usable power and the heat load.
  • What storage and humidity limits apply to C9300-48P-A before installation?

    Storage temperature for C9300-48P-A is -40C to +70C, and storage altitude is up to 15,000 ft (4500m). Operating and non-operating relative humidity is 5%-90% non-condensing. Operation is limited to altitudes up to 10,000 ft, so check these limits before the switch sits in a warehouse or an unconditioned closet.
  • How many VLANs, SVIs and routed ports does C9300-48P-A support?

    C9300-48P-A supports 4094 VLAN IDs, 1000 SVIs and 300 PVST instances. A stack of C9300-48P-A switches supports up to 448 routed ports and 13,000 STP virtual ports. Jumbo frames are supported up to 9198 bytes, so size the layer 3 design against these limits.
  • Does a Network Advantage subscription for C9300-48P-A include ThousandEyes and Cisco Spaces Extend?

    Yes. TE-EMBEDDED-T (ThousandEyes Network and Application Synthetics) and D-DNAS-EXT-S-T (Cisco Spaces Extend) are bundled by default with 3, 5 or 7-year Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Advantage subscriptions. Essentials subscriptions do not carry the ThousandEyes license.
  • Which IoT protocols and patching features does Network Advantage add on C9300-48P-A?

    Network Advantage adds AVB, PTP and CoAP IoT protocols, plus CLI software patching, NSF, GIR and xFSU high availability. Network Essentials does not carry them, so choose the -A suffix when PoE+ cameras, building controllers or audio-video endpoints need time sync or in-service patching.
  • Do PoE+ devices on C9300-48P-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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