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C9300-48S-A

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48-port 1 Gbps SFP fiber switch, 256 Gbps switching (736 Gbps stacked), Network Advantage.

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48-port 1 Gbps SFP fiber switch, 256 Gbps switching (736 Gbps stacked), Network Advantage.

C9300-48S-A Description

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  Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A is a high-performance, fiber-centric access switch designed for enterprise campus and branch networks. It features 48 fixed 1 Gbps SFP downlink ports with no PoE, powered by a default 715 W AC power supply for system operation. The switch delivers 256 Gbps of wire-speed switching capacity and, when stacked via StackWise-480, provides 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking, forwarding up to 190.47 Mpps (553.42 Mpps when stacked) for latency-sensitive traffic. A front-slot accepts a field-replaceable network module for 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 25 GbE, 40 GbE, or 100 GbE uplinks, allowing seamless uplink flexibility. Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage image, the C9300-48S-A supports full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite), VXLAN-based segmentation, TrustSec policy enforcement, and hardware-based MACsec-128 encryption. Its UADP 2.0 ASIC provides deep buffers, hardware ACL acceleration, and Flexible NetFlow for advanced telemetry. Ideal for fiber-connected campus closets, data center top-of-rack aggregation, or high-density branch backbones, this model balances fiber connectivity, advanced security, and programmability.

Product Highlights

Ethernet Ports
Switching Capacity
Forwarding Rate

C9300-48S-A Quick Specs

Parameter

C9300-48S-A

Switching Capacity

256 Gbps single unit / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking

Forwarding Rate

190.47 Mpps single / 553.42 Mpps stacked

Downlink Ports

48 × 1 Gbps SFP (fiber-only)

Uplink Module Slot

1 × modular (1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G)

PoE Support

None

Default Power Supply

715 W AC (system-only)

DRAM / Flash

8 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash

Stack Bandwidth

736 Gbps switching capacity with StackWise-480

Key Features

All-Fiber Access

48 fixed 1 Gbps SFP ports for pure fiber distribution, ideal for high-performance fiber-to-desktop or Fiber-to-AP deployments.

High-Capacity Stacking

Supports StackWise-480 with up to 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking, enabling up to eight units as one logical switch.

Modular Uplink Flexibility

One hot-swappable slot supports 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 25 GbE, 40 GbE, or 100 GbE optics for tailored aggregation and uplink scalability.

Advanced Layer 3 & VXLAN

Network Advantage license enables OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite, VXLAN with BGP-EVPN, and hardware MACsec-128 encryption for secure overlay.

UADP 2.0 ASIC

Provides wire-speed forwarding, 32,000 MAC address table, 32,000 IPv4 routes, hardware ACLs, and Flexible NetFlow for deep telemetry.

Programmability & Automation

Supports NETCONF, RESTCONF, on-box Python, model-driven telemetry, and integration with Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch provisioning and analytics.

Applications Scenarios

Campus Fiber Access Layer

Aggregates multiple fiber uplinks from lab desktops, IP phones, and video conferencing endpoints in a single 48-port switch. Stack up to eight units for campus-wide seamless VLAN/VRF domain.

Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR) Aggregation

Provides 48 fiber-connected 1 Gbps server links to upstream spine or core switches via a modular 10 GbE/25 GbE uplink module, with low latency (< 2 μs) and deep buffers for bursty traffic.

Branch Office Backbone

Delivers secure Layer 3 routing, hardware MACsec encryption, and VXLAN segmentation between branch buildings—facilitating hardened WAN backhaul when combined with service-provider edge devices.

Model Comparison

Parameter

C9300-48S-A

C9300-48P-A

C9300-48H-A

C9300-24S-A

Software License

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Downlink Ports

48 × 1 Gbps SFP (fiber)

48 × 1 Gbps PoE+ (30 W each)

48 × 1 Gbps UPOE+ (60 W each)

24 × 1 Gbps SFP (fiber)

PoE Support

None

Yes (IEEE 802.3at PoE+)

Yes (IEEE 802.3bt UPOE)

None

Switching Capacity

256 Gbps / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking

256 Gbps / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking

256 Gbps / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking

208 Gbps / 688 Gbps switching capacity with stacking

Forwarding Rate

190.47 Mpps / 553.42 Mpps (stacked)

190.47 Mpps / 553.42 Mpps (stacked)

190.47 Mpps / 553.42 Mpps (stacked)

154.76 Mpps / 511.90 Mpps (stacked)

Uplink Module Slot

1 × modular (1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G)

1 × modular (1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G)

1 × modular (1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G)

1 × modular (1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G)

PoE Budget (Default / Max)

N/A / N/A

437 W (with 715 W PSU) / 1440 W (with upgrade PSU)

822 W (with 1100 W PSU) / 1800 W (with upgrade PSU)

N/A / N/A

MACsec Support

Yes (hardware‐accelerated)

No

Yes (hardware‐accelerated)

Yes (hardware‐accelerated)

Default Power Supply

715 W AC

715 W AC

1100 W AC

715 W AC

C9300-48S-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.

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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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Quality Certifications

C9300-48S-A Specifications

Parameter C9300-48S-A Specification
Switching Capacity 256 Gbps (single unit) / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking
Forwarding Rate 190.47 Mpps (single) / 553.42 Mpps (stacked)
Downlink Ports 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps SFP (fiber-only)
Uplink Module Slot 1 × Field-replaceable modular slot (supports 1 G/10 G/25 G/40 G/100 G optics)
Default Power Supply 715 W AC (system-only, no PoE) :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
PoE Support None
Stacking Switching Capacity 736 Gbps (StackWise-480, up to 8 members)
MAC Address Table 32,000 entries :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
IPv4 Routes 32,000 (24k direct / 8k indirect) :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
IPv6 Routes 16,000 :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
DRAM 8 GB DDR4 :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
Flash 16 GB :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
VLAN IDs Supported 4,094 :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
ACL Entries 5,120 :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
QoS Entries 5,120 :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Packet Buffer Size 16 MB per 48-port Gigabit model :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
MTBF 281,920 hours :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
Dimensions (H × W × D) 1.73 × 17.5 × 16.1 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 40.9 cm) :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
Weight 17.32 lb / 7.86 kg :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
Operating Temperature –5 °C to 45 °C
Relative Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-condensing
Acoustic (Idle/Max) 47 dB / 50 dB @ 25 °C
Compliance IEEE 802.1X, 802.3, 802.3u, RoHS, FCC Class A, CISPR 32 Class A
Security Features MACsec-128, 802.1X, TrustSec, Dynamic ARP Inspection
Management CLI, SNMPv3, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Cisco DNA Center
Warranty Limited Lifetime – Next Business Day Replacement

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