C9300-48S-E – 48×1G SFP Ports – Modular Uplink Options – Network Essentials

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C9300-48S-E Description

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The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-E is a high-density stackable Layer 3 managed switch featuring 48×1G SFP fiber ports and modular uplink support up to 100G. Designed for enterprise campus, aggregation, and high-performance fiber access, it delivers 480Gbps stacking bandwidth, advanced security, automation, and simplified management through Cisco IOS XE. The C9300-48S-E is ideal for secure, scalable, fiber-rich environments requiring high availability, investment protection, and flexible network design.

Product Performance

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Switching Capacity
Forwarding Rate

Quick Specs

Parameter

C9300-48S-E

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 × Field-replaceable modular slot (1 GbE/10 GbE/25 GbE/40 GbE/100 GbE)

PoE Support

None

Default Power Supply

715 W AC (system-only)

DRAM / Flash

8 GB DRAM / 16 GB Flash

Stack Switching Capacity

736 Gbps with StackWise-480 (up to 8 members)

Key Features

High-Density Fiber Access

48×1G SFP fiber ports support robust aggregation or campus deployments, delivering flexible, secure, and high-bandwidth fiber connectivity.

Modular Uplink Flexibility

Supports a range of uplink modules: 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G, enabling seamless network scaling and future-proofing your architecture.

Industry-Leading Stacking

Cisco StackWise-480 technology enables up to 480Gbps stacking bandwidth with up to eight members for maximum redundancy and unified management.

Enterprise-Class Layer 3 Routing

Supports advanced routing protocols, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, VRF, and IPv6 for versatile campus and aggregation layer deployments.

Comprehensive Security & Automation

Includes hardware-based MACsec encryption, segmentation, Secure Boot, and full programmability with Cisco IOS XE APIs for zero-touch provisioning and monitoring.

Investment Protection & Resiliency

Modular uplinks, redundant power supply options, field-replaceable fans, and hot-swappable stacking provide maximum uptime and investment value.

Application Scenarios

Campus Fiber Aggregation

Ideal for fiber-rich campus backbones, aggregation layers, and large-scale wiring closets needing secure, scalable, high-throughput switching.

Enterprise Data Center Access

Delivers fiber connectivity for servers, storage, and distribution switches in modern data center environments requiring performance and reliability.

Healthcare, Finance & Education

Suitable for sectors demanding high bandwidth, physical security, and future-ready networking such as hospitals, banks, and university campuses.

Product Comparison

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C9300-48S-E

C9300-48S-A

C9300-48P-E

C9300-24S-E

Software License

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

Network Essentials

Downlink Ports

48 × 1 Gbps SFP

48 × 1 Gbps SFP

48 × 1 Gbps PoE+

24 × 1 Gbps SFP

PoE Support

None

None

Yes (802.3at PoE+)

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 slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE)

1 × modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE)

1 × modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE)

1 × modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE)

PoE Budget (Default / Max)

N/A / N/A

N/A / N/A

437 W / 1440 W (with upgrade PSU)

N/A / N/A

MACsec Support

Yes (hardware-accelerated)

Yes (hardware-accelerated)

No

Yes (hardware-accelerated)

Default Power Supply

715 W AC

715 W AC

715 W AC

715 W AC

Specifications

Packaging weight and dimensions included:
Weight 19.43 kg
Dimensions 56 × 54 × 24 cm
Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Model C9300-48S-E Product Type Layer2/Layer3 Stackable Switch
Downlink Ports 48×1G SFP Uplink Slots Modular (1G/10G/25G/40G/100G)
Switching Capacity 176Gbps Forwarding Rate 130.95Mpps
Stacking Bandwidth 480Gbps (StackWise-480) Max Stack Members 8
DRAM 8GB Flash Memory 16GB
MAC Address Table 32000 VLAN IDs 4094
SVIs 1000 ACL Entries 5120
QoS Entries 5120 Packet Buffer 32MB
Power Supply 715W AC (default, field-replaceable) Redundant Power Supported
Fan Modules 3 field-replaceable (N+1) Airflow Front-to-back/Back-to-front
Dimensions (HxWxD) 4.4×44.5×44.8cm Weight 7.0kg
MTBF 403060hours Operating Temp 0°Cto45°C
Operating Humidity 5%to90% Rack Units 1RU
Management Cisco IOS XE, CLI, WebUI, SNMP, Netconf, RESTCONF Security MACsec, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping
Warranty Limited Lifetime Compliance RoHS, CE, UL, ENERGY STAR®

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    Solid shipping. No damage. Reliable.

Questions & Answers

  • Who needs C9300-48S-E for 48 SFP fiber, no PoE, and Network Essentials?

    C9300-48S-E fits 48-port 1G SFP fiber access where Network Essentials is enough, no PoE power budget is needed, and copper endpoints are absent.
  • How is C9300-48S-E different from C9300-48S-A for license tier?

    C9300-48S-E uses Network Essentials. C9300-48S-A uses Network Advantage while keeping the same 48-port 1G SFP hardware.
  • Is C9300-48S-E for SFP fiber or copper PoE endpoints?

    C9300-48S-E is for SFP fiber downlinks. Copper clients, phones, cameras, and APs need RJ-45 C9300 models with PoE, UPOE, or UPOE+.
  • Does C9300-48S-E work for large fiber closets?

    C9300-48S-E fits large fiber closets needing 48 1G SFP downlinks under Network Essentials, especially where Layer 2 access dominates.
  • Can C9300-48S-E use StackWise-480 in fiber access stacks?

    Yes. C9300-48S-E supports StackWise-480 with compatible standard C9300 modular-uplink stack members.
  • What modular uplink choice matters for C9300-48S-E fiber access?

    C9300-48S-E uplink choice depends on the network module and uplink optics needed to aggregate 48 1G SFP downlinks.
  • When is C9300-48S-E the wrong SKU?

    C9300-48S-E is wrong for Network Advantage routing needs, copper PoE endpoints, mGig access, or higher-scale-only C9300 stack designs.
  • What no PoE and Network Essentials details matter for C9300-48S-E?

    C9300-48S-E planning depends on no PoE power budget, 48 fiber ports, SFP compatibility, Network Essentials scope, uplink speed, StackWise-480 design, and power redundancy.

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