C9300-48T-E – 48x1G Data Ports – Modular Uplink – Network Essentials
Cisco C9300-48T-E Compatible Accessories, Modules & Spare Parts
Find compatible network modules, power supplies, fans, optics, cables and spare parts for the Cisco C9300-48T-E. These accessories support fiber connectivity, hardware replacement, spare inventory and network maintenance projects.-
SFP-10G-SR-S
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - S-Class - 400m OM4 MMFOriginal price was: $1,870.01.$52.00Current price is: $52.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-SR
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - 850nm MMF - 400m OM4Original price was: $2,658.11.$71.68Current price is: $71.68. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR-S
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - S-Class - 10km SMFOriginal price was: $5,342.92.$150.00Current price is: $150.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - 1310nm SMF - 10km ReachOriginal price was: $10,672.47.$170.00Current price is: $170.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-25G-SR-S
25GBASE-SR SFP28 - 850nm MMF - 100m OM4Original price was: $2,658.11.$310.00Current price is: $310.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10/25G-LR-S
10/25GBASE-LR SFP28 - 1310nm 10km SMF TransceiverOriginal price was: $5,877.20.$431.00Current price is: $431.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
QSFP-40G-SR4
40G SR4 QSFP - MPO-12 MMF - 4x10G BreakoutOriginal price was: $8,001.01.$173.00Current price is: $173.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-LH-SMD
1000BASE-LX/LH SFP - 10km SMF / 550m MMF - DOMOriginal price was: $2,658.11.$95.80Current price is: $95.80. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-TE
1000BASE-T SFP - RJ-45 Cat5 Copper - 100m ReachOriginal price was: $1,202.16.$70.00Current price is: $70.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-SX-MMD
1000BASE-SX SFP - MMF 850nm - DOMOriginal price was: $1,335.73.$57.00Current price is: $57.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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C9300-NM-2Y
2x25G/10G/1G SFP28 Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $4,963.08.$1,122.00Current price is: $1,122.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-2Q
2x40G QSFP+ Uplinks - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $4,941.76.$800.00Current price is: $800.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-4G
4x1GE SFP Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $1,046.49.$231.00Current price is: $231.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-4M
4x10G/mGig Copper Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $2,906.92.$626.00Current price is: $626.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-8X
8x10G/1G SFP+ Uplinks - Network Module - Catalyst 9300Original price was: $4,941.76.$761.00Current price is: $761.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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PWR-C1-350WAC-P
350W AC PSU - Catalyst 9300 C1 - Platinum RatedOriginal price was: $792.96.$166.00Current price is: $166.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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C9300-48T-E Description
The C9300-48T-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable switch delivering 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Mbps copper data ports for straightforward Layer 2 and basic routed access closets. Cisco's official PID description identifies it as data only, meaning the default PWR-C1-350WAC-P power supply carries no PoE circuitry, and the uplink is a modular slot rather than a fixed block, so a Cisco network module such as the C9300-NM-8X (8x 10G/1G SFP+) has to be ordered separately to bring up any uplink. Network Essentials on this hardware covers Layer 2 switching, routed access with RIP, EIGRP Stub, and OSPF capped at 1000 routes, PVLAN, VRRP, 802.1X, MACsec-128, and model-driven telemetry, which is the feature set most 48-port copper closets that do not run BGP-class routing or VXLAN segmentation actually use. Stacking runs over StackWise-480 at 480 Gbps across up to 8 members, with Cisco StackPower available to share power across the stack ring.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48T-E |
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Port Count |
48x 1G Data (10/100/1000 Mbps copper, non-PoE) |
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Uplink |
Modular Uplink (network module sold separately) |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
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Switching Bandwidth |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
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Forwarding Rate |
190.47 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC) |
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PoE Support |
Not a PoE Switch (Data Only) |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
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Minimum Software Release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a |
Product Performance
Key Features
Running on the default PWR-C1-350WAC-P supply with no PoE circuitry at all, the base power draw stays lower than a PoE-capable 48-port sibling, which matters for closets billed on rack power budget rather than port count alone.
Network Essentials on this hardware covers RIP, EIGRP Stub, and OSPF up to 1000 routes along with PVLAN and VRRP, which is enough routed-access capability for most single-building or small-campus designs without needing BGP-class scale.
The uplink slot ships empty rather than fixed, so a module such as the C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, or C9300-NM-2Y can be selected to match whatever backbone speed the aggregation layer already runs.
Up to 8 units join a single StackWise-480 stack at 480 Gbps, and Cisco StackPower lets those members share power across the ring, so one supply failing does not necessarily take a stack member fully offline.
Network Essentials already includes 802.1X port authentication and MACsec-128 link encryption, which covers standard access-edge identity and link-security requirements without needing the Advantage tier’s MACsec-256.
C9300-48T-E supports SNMPv1/v2c/v3 and RMON I/II alongside its standard IEEE Ethernet feature set, so this switch reports into an existing SNMP-based network management system without adding a separate monitoring agent or protocol just for this closet.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as the access-layer switch in wiring closets that only need Layer 2 switching, VLAN trunking, and basic 802.1X authentication for desktops and workstations, without any routing protocol beyond static or default routes.
Placed at the edge of a single building or small campus where routed access uses RIP, EIGRP Stub, or an OSPF domain capped at 1000 routes, a scope Network Essentials on this hardware already covers in full.
Used to refresh an aging data-only access switch where the connected endpoints (desktops, printers, kiosks) do not draw PoE, letting the lower Network Essentials license cost apply to hardware that will not need BGP, VXLAN, or MACsec-256 in its service life.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48T-E | |||
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Port Count |
48x 1G Data |
48x 1G Data |
24x 1G Data |
48x 1G PoE+ |
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Uplink |
Modular Uplink |
Modular Uplink |
Modular Uplink |
Modular Uplink |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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PoE Budget |
Not a PoE Switch (Data Only) |
Not a PoE Switch (Data Only) |
Not a PoE Switch (Data Only) |
437W (default supply) |
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Switching Bandwidth |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
208 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
190.47 Mpps |
190.47 Mpps |
154.76 Mpps |
190.48 Mpps |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
- The C9300-48T-E and C9300-48T-A are the same hardware, same 256 Gbps switching bandwidth, and same 350W default power supply; the only real difference is Network Essentials on the -E against Network Advantage on the -A, which decides whether BGP/EIGRP routing, VRF/VXLAN segmentation, and MACsec-256 come available without a separate license order.
- Compared with the C9300-24T-E, the C9300-48T-E carries the same Network Essentials license tier but double the port count, so the decision between the two is about how many closet ports are needed, not about license entitlement or PoE support.
- Compared with the C9300-48P-E, the C9300-48T-E has no PoE circuitry at all against the C9300-48P-E’s 437W default PoE budget on a larger 715W supply; a closet with PoE+ phones or access points has to move to the C9300-48P-E regardless of license tier, since this SKU’s power supply cannot deliver PoE under any configuration.
- For this group, the decision order should be PoE requirement first (C9300-48P-E if any port needs PoE), then port count (24 versus 48), and only last the license tier; if the design is later confirmed to require BGP-class routing, VXLAN segmentation, or MACsec-256, upgrading from this SKU means placing a new order for the C9300-48T-A rather than a field license upgrade.
Selection Guide
1. When Network Essentials Already Covers The Design
This SKU is the right order when the closet’s routing scope stays within RIP, EIGRP Stub, or a sub-1000-route OSPF domain, and no VRF/VXLAN segmentation, BGP peering, or MACsec-256 is required; ordering the Network Advantage variant in that case only adds license cost without a feature the deployment will use.
2. Upgrade Path To Network Advantage
If the design later needs BGP or EIGRP-class routing, VRF/VXLAN segmentation, NETCONF/RESTCONF automation, or MACsec-256, the switch’s built-in Network Stack perpetual license is not field-upgradable, so the C9300-48T-A has to be ordered as a separate SKU to get Network Advantage on this same hardware rather than converting the license after the fact.
3. Uplink Module Selection Before Order
The uplink slot ships empty on this SKU, so the target network module (C9300-NM-8X for 10G/1G SFP+, or a 25G/40G module) needs to be selected and ordered separately; without it there is no uplink path out of the closet regardless of license tier.
4. Port Count Versus The 24-Port Sibling
If the closet needs fewer than 24 ports of headroom, the C9300-24T-E at the same Network Essentials tier draws less power and costs less than this 48-port model; the 48-port C9300-48T-E only becomes the better order once the port count actually approaches its ceiling.
5. PoE Requirement Boundary Against C9300-48P-E
If any endpoint on this closet needs Power over Ethernet, this SKU cannot serve it under any power supply configuration; the C9300-48P-E with its 437W default PoE budget must be ordered instead, since PoE capability is not something a power supply swap can add to this data-only chassis.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Network module selection |
Confirm which uplink module (C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-2Q, or C9300-NM-2Y) will be ordered for the empty uplink slot. |
The switch ships with no uplink module installed; without one there is no uplink path out of the closet. |
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Second power supply slot |
Confirm whether a second PWR-C1 supply or the blank filler module will occupy slot 2. |
Running with an empty second slot and no filler is against Cisco’s documented airflow and acoustic guidance. |
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Software subscription tier match |
Confirm the Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA subscription tier ordered matches Network Essentials. |
A mismatched subscription tier against the built-in Network Stack license can block feature activation. |
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Smart Account assignment |
Confirm the target Smart Account and Virtual Account before the order is placed. |
Catalyst 9300 SKUs are Smart-licensed; a license entitlement tied to the wrong account can stall activation. |
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StackWise cable length |
Confirm the 0.5 m default StackWise cable is sufficient, or order the 1 m or 3 m option. |
Rack spacing beyond the default cable length can prevent physically completing the stack. |
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Minimum software baseline |
Confirm the target IOS XE release is 16.5.1a or later before deployment. |
Running below the documented baseline is unsupported for this hardware and license combination. |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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Catalyst 9300 8x 10G/1G SFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48T-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Catalyst 9300 2x 40G QSFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48T-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Second PWR-C1-350WAC-P power supply for the C9300-48T-E’s 1+1 redundant power bay. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Spare field-replaceable fan module for the Catalyst 9300 chassis, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. |
C9300-48T-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 | C9300-48T-E | Network License | Network Essentials |
| Port Count | 48x 10/100/1000 Mbps copper (data only) | Uplink Type | Modular Uplink (network module sold separately) |
| Management Ports | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port (RJ-45); RJ-45 console (EIA/TIA-232); USB mini-Type B console | Connector Type | RJ-45, 4-pair Cat 5E UTP (1000BASE-T) |
| Switching Bandwidth | 256 Gbps standalone / 736 Gbps stacked (8 members) | Forwarding Rate | 190.47 Mpps standalone / 547.62 Mpps stacked |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries | IPv4 Routes | 32,000 (24,000 connected + 8,000 learned) |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 entries | Multicast Routes | 8,000 entries |
| QoS Entries | 5,120 | ACL Entries | 5,120 |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB DRAM / 16 GB flash | Stacking | StackWise-480, 480 Gbps, up to 8 members |
| StackPower | Supported (up to 4-unit ring, extendable to 8 with XPS-2200) | Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-350WAC-P, 350W AC |
| PoE Support | Not a PoE Switch (Data Only) | Power Supply Redundancy | Dual supply slots; second slot ships blank if no second supply ordered |
| Fan Modules | 3x field-replaceable fans, (N+1) redundant, MTBF 4,521,330 hours | Chassis Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 17.7 in with default power supply (1.73 x 17.5 x 16.1 in chassis only) |
| Weight | 16.43 lb (7.45 kg) with fans and default power supply | MTBF | 305,870 hours |
| Operating Temperature | -5C to 45C (up to 5000 ft / 1500m) | Storage Temperature | -40C to 70C |
| Humidity | 5%-90% non-condensing | Operating Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3000m) |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS 5 | Standards Support | IEEE 802.1s/802.1w/802.1x/802.3ad/802.3af/802.3at/802.1Q/802.3z/802.3bz |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) | Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a |
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Questions & Answers
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What is Cisco C9300-48T-E used for?
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Does C9300-48T-E provide PoE?
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How is C9300-48T-E different from C9300-48T-A?
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Can C9300-48T-E use 10G uplinks?
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Can C9300-48T-E be stacked with PoE C9300 switches?
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Who should choose C9300-48T-E?
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Can C9300-48T-E be upgraded to Network Advantage?
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When should I choose C9300-48T-A instead of C9300-48T-E?
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