C9300-48P-A – 48×1G PoE+ Ports – Modular Uplink Options – Network Advantage

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C9300-48P-A Description

C9300-48P
C9300-48P-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series enterprise access switch with 48 × 1G copper PoE+ ports, modular uplink options, and Network Advantage licensing.

It is designed for campus access networks that need reliable PoE+ connectivity for wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, badge readers, thin clients, and other powered edge devices. Compared with fixed-uplink Catalyst 9300L models, C9300-48P-A gives engineers more flexibility through field-replaceable uplink modules, including 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and mGig options.

For procurement teams, C9300-48P-A is a strong fit when the project requires 48 PoE+ access ports, advanced Network Advantage features, StackWise-480, and a future-ready uplink path without moving to UPOE or UPOE+ models. Cisco lists C9300-48P-A as a Catalyst 9300 48-port 1G copper switch with modular uplinks, PoE+, and Network Advantage.

Product Performance

Ethernet Ports
Switching Capacity
Forwarding Rate

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product SKU

C9300-48P-A

Product Series

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series

Switch Type

Enterprise Stackable Access Switch

Downlink Ports

48 × 10/100/1000 RJ45

PoE Type

PoE / PoE+

Uplink Design

Modular uplink slot

Default License

Network Advantage

Switching Capacity

256 Gbps

Switching Capacity with Stacking

736 Gbps

Forwarding Rate

190.47 Mpps

Forwarding Rate with Stacking

547.62 Mpps

Stacking Technology

StackWise-480

Default AC Power Supply

715W AC

Default PoE Power

437W with default PSU

Maximum PoE Budget

Up to 1440W with appropriate power supplies

DRAM

8 GB

Flash

16 GB

Key Features

48-port PoE+ access for enterprise edge devices

C9300-48P-A provides 48 Gigabit copper ports with PoE/PoE+ support, making it suitable for access layers with IP phones, wireless APs, cameras, badge systems, and other powered endpoints.

Network Advantage for advanced campus designs

The -A model ships with Network Advantage, making it a better choice for projects that need advanced routing, segmentation, SD-Access readiness, policy control, and stronger long-term feature coverage than Network Essentials.

Modular uplinks for future bandwidth planning

Unlike fixed-uplink models, C9300-48P-A supports field-replaceable network modules. This allows engineers to start with 1G or 10G uplinks and later move to higher-speed uplinks when aggregation or core capacity increases.

StackWise-480 for scalable access closets

StackWise-480 allows multiple Catalyst 9300 switches to operate as one logical switching system, simplifying management, increasing resiliency, and supporting larger access deployments.

Better access-layer fit than UPOE models when 30W is enough

If the project only requires PoE+ power and does not need 60W UPOE or 90W UPOE+, C9300-48P-A can be a more cost-effective choice than C9300-48U-A or C9300-48H-A.

Strong standardization choice for Catalyst 9000 networks

For organizations already using Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9400, or 9500 platforms, C9300-48P-A keeps the access layer aligned with the Catalyst 9000 operating model, licensing, and lifecycle strategy.

Application Scenarios

Enterprise campus access layer

Choose C9300-48P-A when a campus closet needs 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports for users, phones, APs, and cameras with advanced Network Advantage features.

Wireless and IP phone access networks

Use Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-48P-A for deployments where Wi-Fi access points and IP phones need stable PoE+ power and resilient stacked access switching.

Standardized Catalyst 9000 refresh projects

Deploy C9300-48P-A when replacing older Catalyst 3750-X, 3850, or 2960-X access switches with a current Catalyst 9000 platform that supports modular uplinks and StackWise-480.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9300-48P-A

C9300-48P-E

C9300-48U-A

C9300L-48P-4X-A

Real Buyer Question

Need PoE+ + Advantage?

Is Essentials enough?

Need UPOE 60W?

Need fixed 10G uplinks?

Port Count

48

48

48

48

Downlink Speed

1G copper

1G copper

1G copper

1G copper

PoE Type

PoE+

PoE+

Cisco UPOE

PoE+

Default License

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Uplink Design

Modular

Modular

Modular

Fixed 4×10G SFP+

Stacking

StackWise-480

StackWise-480

StackWise-480

StackWise-320

Switching Capacity

256 Gbps

256 Gbps

256 Gbps

176 Gbps

Best For

Advanced PoE+ access

Cost-controlled PoE+ access

Higher-power endpoints

Simpler fixed-uplink access

When Not Ideal

If 60W/90W PoE is needed

If Advantage features are required

If only PoE+ is needed

If uplink flexibility is required

Selection Guide

1. Choose C9300-48P-A when you need 48 PoE+ ports and Network Advantage

Choose C9300-48P-A when the project requires 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports and the higher Network Advantage software tier for advanced campus features, segmentation, and long-term flexibility.

2. Choose C9300-48P-E if the same hardware with lower license cost is enough

If the project only needs standard PoE+ access switching and does not require Advantage-level features, C9300-48P-E may reduce software cost while keeping the same 48-port PoE+ hardware class.

3. Choose C9300-48U-A or C9300-48H-A for higher-power endpoints

If the project includes devices requiring more than PoE+ power, such as high-power access points, smart building devices, or advanced IoT endpoints, evaluate C9300-48U-A for UPOE or C9300-48H-A for UPOE+.

4. Confirm uplink module, stacking kit, and power supply before ordering

Before buying C9300-48P-A, confirm the required uplink module, StackWise accessories, power supply quantity, and PoE budget. Cisco notes that 48-port PoE+ models may require higher or dual power supply combinations for full PoE/PoE+ power across all ports.

C9300-48P-A Switch Rear Panel

The switch rear panel includes StackWise connectors, StackPower or XPS connectors, ports, fan modules, and power supply modules.

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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

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

Packaging weight and dimensions included:
Weight 17.78 kg
Dimensions 56 × 54 × 23 cm
Parameter Details Parameter Details
Product SKU C9300-48P-A Product Name Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+ Switch
Product Series Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch Type Stackable enterprise access switch
Downlink Ports 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 PoE Type PoE / PoE+
Uplink Design Modular uplink slot Default License Network Advantage
Default AC Power Supply 715W AC Default PoE Power 437W with default power supply
Maximum PoE Budget Up to 1440W with appropriate power supplies Power Supply Options 715W AC, 1100W AC, 715W DC
Switching Capacity 256 Gbps Switching Capacity with Stacking 736 Gbps
Forwarding Rate 190.47 Mpps Forwarding Rate with Stacking 547.62 Mpps
Stacking Technology StackWise-480 StackPower Supported
DRAM 8 GB Flash 16 GB
USB USB 2.0 slot Optional Storage External USB 3.0 SSD up to 240 GB
ASIC Cisco UADP 2.0 Flexible NetFlow Supported
IPv6 Forwarding Hardware-based wire-rate IPv6 support MACsec AES-256 MACsec supported
PTP IEEE 1588v2 supported AVB IEEE 802.1ba Audio Video Bridging supported
Dimensions 1.73 × 17.5 × 16.1 / 17.7 / 19.2 in. depending on uplink module Dimensions 4.4 × 44.5 × 40.9 / 44.9 / 48.8 cm depending on uplink module
Weight 16.73 lb / 7.59 kg Rack Units 1RU
MTBF 277,770 hours Operating Temperature 23°F to 113°F / -5°C to 45°C up to 5000 ft
Operating Altitude Up to 10,000 ft Relative Humidity 5% to 90%, noncondensing
Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C Warranty Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Questions & Answers

  • What is Cisco C9300-48P-A designed for?

    Cisco C9300-48P-A is designed for 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access closets that need modular uplinks, StackWise-480, StackPower, and Network Advantage licensing. It is a strong fit when the same switch must support many powered endpoints plus richer Layer 3 and policy features.
  • How is C9300-48P-A different from C9300-48P-E?

    C9300-48P-A includes Network Advantage by default, while C9300-48P-E includes Network Essentials. Choose the A SKU when the 48-port PoE+ closet needs broader Layer 3, segmentation, or policy features.
  • How is C9300-48P-A different from C9300-48T-A?

    C9300-48P-A provides PoE+ on 48 copper access ports, while C9300-48T-A is data-only. Choose C9300-48P-A when endpoints need power from the switch.
  • Can C9300-48P-A power all connected endpoints?

    C9300-48P-A can power PoE+ endpoints within its available PoE budget, but the actual endpoint count depends on device wattage and power supply configuration. High-density PoE designs should calculate power instead of assuming every port can draw maximum power.
  • What uplink modules can C9300-48P-A use?

    C9300-48P-A supports modular Catalyst 9300 uplink modules, allowing different uplink speeds and media types. This is useful when a 48-port PoE access closet needs 10G or faster uplinks.
  • Can C9300-48P-A be part of a StackPower design?

    Yes. C9300-48P-A supports StackPower, which can help provide power resiliency across a stack. For PoE-heavy closets, power sharing and redundancy mode should be planned before installation.
  • When should I choose C9300-48U-A instead of C9300-48P-A?

    Choose C9300-48U-A when connected devices need UPOE rather than standard PoE+. C9300-48P-A is better when standard PoE+ is enough and the priority is a 48-port Network Advantage access switch.
  • When is C9300-48P-A more than the site needs?

    C9300-48P-A may be more than the site needs if the closet only requires Network Essentials or 24 PoE+ ports. C9300-48P-E or C9300-24P-A can be a better match depending on software tier and port count.

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