C9300-48P-E – 48x1G PoE+ Ports – Modular Uplink – 437W PoE Budget – Network Essentials
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C9300-48P-E Description
The C9300-48P-E 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 Essentials built in. The -E suffix covers Layer 2 and OSPF routing up to 1,000 routes but not VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec or MACsec-256.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48P-E |
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Total ports |
48x 10/100/1000 Mbps copper |
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PoE support |
Cisco PoE+ |
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Default PoE budget |
437W (with PWR-C1-715WAC-P) |
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Extended PoE budget |
Up to 1440W with a second 1100W or 1900W supply installed |
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Uplinks |
Modular uplink network module slot |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
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StackPower |
Supported (up to 4-member ring, 8 with XPS-2200) |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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Power redundancy |
Dual power supply slots, second supply optional |
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Fan modules |
3x field-replaceable, N+1 redundant |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
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.
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.
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.
Essentials covers Layer 2, routed access with OSPF up to 1,000 routes, PVLAN, VRRP, 802.1X and MACsec-128. BGP, VXLAN, MPLS and MACsec-256 sit outside the tier.
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
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.
A school building can route between classroom VLANs at the access layer with OSPF and authenticate student and staff devices with 802.1X.
A closet that collects PoE+ security cameras from a warehouse or parking structure can power them from the switch and send the video streams upstream over a fiber uplink module.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48P-E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Total 10/100/1000 ports |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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Power over Ethernet |
PoE+ |
Data only |
Cisco UPOE+ |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
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Available PoE with default power supply |
437W |
Not applicable |
822W |
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Maximum available PoE power |
1440W |
Not applicable |
2880W |
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Uplink |
Modular |
Modular |
Modular |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Stack bandwidth |
480 Gbps |
480 Gbps |
480 Gbps |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
C9300-48P-E is the PoE+ model of this group: its 48 copper ports share a 437W budget on the default 715W supply, while C9300-48T-E 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-E, which supplies Cisco UPOE+ with an 822W default budget on an 1100W supply. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 and OSPF up to 1,000 routes; when VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec or MACsec-256 is needed on day one, order C9300-48P-A, or upgrade an installed switch later with a C9300-LIC= term (C9300-48-E-A-3, -5 or -7), which cannot be placed on the switch order.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Value or Check |
|---|---|
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Default PoE budget |
437W with the default PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply |
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Extended PoE budget |
Up to 1440W with a second 1100W or 1900W supply installed, subject to port-count limits |
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PoE standard supported |
Cisco PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at class) |
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Power supply slots |
2 internal slots; unused slot needs a blank module for airflow |
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Device count check |
Confirm total connected PD wattage against the 437W default budget before adding endpoints |
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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 Essentials term: C9300-DNA-E-48 (Cisco DNA) or C9300-DNX-E-48-3Y/5Y/7Y (Cisco Catalyst). The configurator defaults to Advantage, which does not match a Network Essentials switch on a new order.
- 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
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Model |
Description |
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Catalyst 9300 8x 10G/1G SFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48P-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Catalyst 9300 2x 40G QSFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48P-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Second PWR-C1-1100WAC-P power supply, raising available PoE budget from 437W toward the 1440W port-limited maximum. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Spare field-replaceable fan module for the Catalyst 9300 chassis, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. |
C9300-48P-E 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 | C9300-48P-E | Network license | Network Essentials |
| 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 | -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F) up to 5000 ft (1500 m); -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F) up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) | 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 |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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Can C9300-48P-E be stacked?
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What does Network Essentials on C9300-48P-E include?
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What PoE power level does C9300-48P-E source per port, and what reaches the device?
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Must an empty uplink slot on C9300-48P-E hold a blank module?
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What are the PWR-C1-1100WAC-P heat output and input range when fitted to C9300-48P-E?
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Does PWR-C1-1900WAC-P reach its full output on 115V in C9300-48P-E?
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Is ThousandEyes bundled with an Essentials subscription for C9300-48P-E?
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Does C9300-48P-E support BGP, VXLAN or MPLS with its Network Essentials license?
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How many VLAN IDs and routed ports does a stack with C9300-48P-E support?
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Which spare fan module PID fits C9300-48P-E?
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