C9300-48T-E – 48x1G Data Ports – Modular Uplink – Network Essentials

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C9300-48T-E Description

The C9300-48T-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable access switch for data-only wiring closets that connect desktops, printers and other endpoints over copper. The switch has 48 10/100/1000 copper ports, a modular uplink slot, 256 Gbps of switching capacity and a 350W AC supply with no PoE budget. The -E suffix carries Network Essentials, which covers Layer 2 and routed access with OSPF up to 1,000 routes but not BGP, VXLAN or MPLS.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

C9300-48T-E

Total ports

48x 1G Data (10/100/1000 Mbps copper, non-PoE)

Uplink

Modular Uplink (network module sold separately)

Network license

Network Essentials

Switching capacity

256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked)

Forwarding rate

190.47 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked)

Default power supply

PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC)

PoE support

Not a PoE Switch (Data Only)

Stacking

StackWise-480, up to 8 members

Minimum software release

Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a

Product Performance

Switching Bandwidth
Forwarding Rate
Maximum StackWise-480 Stack Size

Key Features

Data-Only 350W Supply

The default 350W AC supply feeds the switch alone, with no PoE circuitry. Rack power draw stays below that of a PoE-capable 48-port switch.

Routed Access Up To 1,000 Routes

Network Essentials covers RIP, EIGRP Stub, PVLAN, VRRP and OSPF up to 1,000 routes. That scope fits a single building or small campus but not BGP-scale routing.

Modular Uplink Slot

The slot takes C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q or C9300-NM-2Y modules, among others. Uplink speed follows the aggregation layer and can change by swapping the module.

StackWise-480 With StackPower

Up to eight units stack at 480 Gbps, and StackPower shares power between the members. Every member must run the same license tier.

802.1X And MACsec-128 At The Edge

Port authentication and 128-bit link encryption are part of Network Essentials. MACsec-256 requires Network Advantage.

Telemetry And Traffic Mirroring

Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN and RSPAN are included at this tier. Monitoring tools receive traffic data without a license upgrade.

Application Scenarios

Layer 2 Desktop Closet

In a wiring closet that connects desktops, printers and kiosks, the switch provides VLAN trunking and 802.1X authentication on 48 copper ports.

Single-Building Routed Access

A single building or small campus can run RIP, EIGRP Stub or OSPF up to 1,000 routes on the switch, which is the full routed-access scope of Network Essentials.

Stacked Data Closet

On a larger floor, up to eight switches stack over StackWise-480 as one logical switch, and StackPower lets the members share power across the ring.

Product Comparison

Parameter

C9300-48T-E

C9300-48T-A

C9300-24T-E

C9300-48P-E

Downlink ports

48x 10/100/1000 copper

48x 10/100/1000 copper

24x 10/100/1000 copper

48x 10/100/1000 PoE+

Network module uplinks

Modular

Modular

Modular

Modular

Default AC power supply

PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W)

PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W)

PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W)

PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W)

Available PoE power

No PoE

No PoE

No PoE

437W

Maximum available PoE power

No PoE

No PoE

No PoE

1440W

Switching capacity

256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked)

256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked)

208 Gbps (688 Gbps stacked)

256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked)

Forwarding rate

190.47 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked)

190.47 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked)

154.76 Mpps (511.90 Mpps stacked)

190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked)

Stack bandwidth

480 Gbps (StackWise-480)

480 Gbps (StackWise-480)

480 Gbps (StackWise-480)

480 Gbps (StackWise-480)

Network stack license

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

Network Essentials

C9300-48T-E and C9300-48T-A are the same 48-port data-only hardware on a 350W supply, and the license is the only difference: C9300-48T-E carries Network Essentials, so closets that need BGP, VRF, VXLAN or Cisco TrustSec order C9300-48T-A, or upgrade an installed C9300-48T-E with a C9300-LIC= term (C9300-48-E-A-3, -5 or -7), which cannot be placed on the switch order. Closets that need only 24 data ports can use C9300-24T-E, which has 208 Gbps of switching capacity against 256 Gbps. Any port that must power phones or access points requires C9300-48P-E, which provides 437W of PoE on a 715W supply, because C9300-48T-E has no PoE.

Ordering Checklist

  • Software subscription: Order an Essentials term for the 48-port copper group, such as C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y or C9300-DNX-E-48-5Y (3, 5 or 7 years). The configurator defaults to Advantage, which does not match a Network Essentials switch.
  • Uplink module: Keep the default C9300-NM-8X, change it to another Catalyst 9300 network module, or select C9300-NM-NONE. The configurator fills the modular uplink slot, so the default adds a module to the order.
  • Second power supply: A second supply matching the primary is selected by default and C9300-SPS-NONE removes it. Leaving the default adds a second supply to the order; removing it leaves the switch on a single supply.
  • Stack cables: A 50 cm StackWise cable and a 30 cm StackPower cable are selected by default; C9300-STACK-NONE and C9300-SPWR-NONE remove them. A stack across racks needs longer cables ordered separately, and a standalone switch needs neither default.
  • Power cords: Select the cord type for the destination country. The configurator defaults to North America cords and ships two.

Optional Add-ons

Model

Description

C9300-NM-8X

Catalyst 9300 8x 10G/1G SFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48T-E modular uplink bay.

C9300-NM-2Q

Catalyst 9300 2x 40G QSFP+ Network Module for the C9300-48T-E modular uplink bay.

PWR-C1-350WAC-P

Second PWR-C1-350WAC-P power supply for the C9300-48T-E’s 1+1 redundant power bay.

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.

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.

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

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Product ID C9300-48T-E Network license Network Essentials
Total ports 48x 10/100/1000 Mbps copper (data only) Uplink type Modular Uplink (network module sold separately)
Management port 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 capacity 256 Gbps standalone / 736 Gbps stacked (8 members) Forwarding rate 190.47 Mpps standalone / 547.62 Mpps stacked
MAC addresses 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 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 7.45 kg (16.43 lb) 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
Operating 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
Minimum software release Cisco IOS XE Release 16.5.1a

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Questions & Answers

  • Can C9300-48T-E be stacked?

    Yes. C9300-48T-E stacks over StackWise-480 with up to eight units, and every member must run the same license tier. StackPower shares power between the members. A stack across racks needs longer StackWise cables ordered separately.
  • Does C9300-48T-E support BGP?

    No. Network Essentials on C9300-48T-E covers RIP, EIGRP Stub, PVLAN, VRRP and OSPF up to 1,000 routes. Port authentication and MACsec-128 are included, while MACsec-256 requires Network Advantage. A C9300-LIC= term (C9300-48-E-A-3, -5 or -7) adds Advantage after purchase.
  • Can C9300-48T-E run HSRP, IS-IS or PTP on Network Essentials?

    No. HSRP and IS-IS routing, and the PTP, AVB and CoAP IoT protocols, are Network Advantage features, so the Network Essentials license on C9300-48T-E does not include them. An installed switch gains them through a C9300-LIC= term, because the license cannot be upgraded at the time of purchase.
  • Is ThousandEyes bundled with a C9300-DNX-E-48-5Y Essentials term for C9300-48T-E?

    No. TE-EMBEDDED-T, the ThousandEyes Network and Application Synthetics license, is included only with 3-, 5- or 7-year Advantage subscriptions on the Catalyst 9300. An Essentials term for C9300-48T-E does not carry it, and the license term cannot be added to the switch order. Cisco Spaces Extend, PID D-DNAS-EXT-S-T, follows the same Advantage-only rule.
  • What are the heat and input ratings of PWR-C1-350WAC-P in C9300-48T-E?

    PWR-C1-350WAC-P has a rated output of 350W and a heat output of 1194 BTU/hr. Its input is 100-240VAC at 47-63Hz through an IEC 320-C14 inlet. You must use the BTU figure when you check the closet cooling plan, per the Catalyst 9300 hardware installation guide.
  • What can be plugged into the USB ports of C9300-48T-E?

    The front USB Type A port is USB 3.0 at 5V and 900 mA and accepts Cisco USB flash drives. A USB mini-Type B console port sits beside the RJ-45 console. The rear panel has a USB 3.0 SSD slot for a 120/240 GB module, which you install for app hosting storage.
  • How is the 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth of C9300-48T-E built?

    StackWise-480 uses 6 rings of 40 Gbps each, which add up to the 480 Gbps stack bandwidth. A stack holds up to 8 members. Every member must run the same license tier, so Network Essentials and Network Advantage switches cannot share a stack. Per the Catalyst 9300 datasheet, plan the ring cabling with that limit in mind.
  • Which network modules can C9300-48T-E use, and which only takes standard SFP?

    The C9300-NM-4G has four 1G SFP ports and accepts standard SFP only, not SFP+. C9300-NM-4M gives four Multigigabit ports, C9300-NM-2Q two 40G QSFP+ ports and C9300-NM-2Y two 25G SFP28 ports. The C9300-NM-2Y also accepts SFP and SFP+ optics, so you install optics to match the module. Check the module type before you order, because the Catalyst 9300X modules do not fit this chassis.
  • Which power supplies besides PWR-C1-350WAC-P fit C9300-48T-E, and what redundancy applies?

    Catalyst 9300 chassis take 350W AC, 715W AC, 715W DC, 1100W AC and 1900W AC supplies. Each switch holds two supplies in an N+1 arrangement. All are Platinum-rated at 90% efficiency except the DC unit, which is Gold-rated. Per the Cisco datasheet, the supply PIDs end in -P for the Platinum AC models.

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