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
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48T-E |
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Total ports |
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 capacity |
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
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.
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.
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.
Up to eight units stack at 480 Gbps, and StackPower shares power between the members. Every member must run the same license tier.
Port authentication and 128-bit link encryption are part of Network Essentials. MACsec-256 requires Network Advantage.
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN and RSPAN are included at this tier. Monitoring tools receive traffic data without a license upgrade.
Application Scenarios
In a wiring closet that connects desktops, printers and kiosks, the switch provides VLAN trunking and 802.1X authentication on 48 copper ports.
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.
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
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Parameter |
C9300-48T-E | |||
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Downlink ports |
48x 10/100/1000 copper |
48x 10/100/1000 copper |
24x 10/100/1000 copper |
48x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
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Network module uplinks |
Modular |
Modular |
Modular |
Modular |
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Default AC power supply |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W) |
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Available PoE power |
No PoE |
No PoE |
No PoE |
437W |
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Maximum available PoE power |
No PoE |
No PoE |
No PoE |
1440W |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
208 Gbps (688 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
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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) |
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Stack bandwidth |
480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
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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
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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 |
| 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 |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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Can C9300-48T-E be stacked?
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Does C9300-48T-E support BGP?
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Can C9300-48T-E run HSRP, IS-IS or PTP on Network Essentials?
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Is ThousandEyes bundled with a C9300-DNX-E-48-5Y Essentials term for C9300-48T-E?
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What are the heat and input ratings of PWR-C1-350WAC-P in C9300-48T-E?
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What can be plugged into the USB ports of C9300-48T-E?
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How is the 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth of C9300-48T-E built?
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Which network modules can C9300-48T-E use, and which only takes standard SFP?
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Which power supplies besides PWR-C1-350WAC-P fit C9300-48T-E, and what redundancy applies?
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