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C9300-48U-A Description
C9300-48U-A is the Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port 1G copper UPOE switch ordered with Network Advantage and a modular uplink slot. Cisco lists the model with StackWise-480, StackPower support, an 822W default PoE budget, and Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a as the minimum software release.
Keep this SKU separate from C9300-48U-E when the hardware requirement stays on the 48U UPOE line but the license tier must be Advantage instead of Essentials. It also differs from C9300-48H-A because the 48H model is the UPOE+ option, not the 60W UPOE hardware line.
Procurement review should pin down the selected C9300 network module, Advantage subscription term, Smart Account, StackWise cable, StackPower cable, secondary power supply, regional power cord, endpoint power class, price request, availability check, warranty support, and shipping destination.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48U-A |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
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Product type |
Stackable access switch with modular uplinks |
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Access ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE copper ports |
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Powered port class |
Cisco UPOE up to 60W per port |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
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Cisco software subscription |
C9300 48-port Advantage term license |
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Uplink architecture |
Modular uplink slot for Cisco Catalyst 9300 network modules |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
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PoE budget with default supply |
822W |
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Stacking architecture |
StackWise-480 with StackPower support |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
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Switching and forwarding |
256 Gbps standalone switching; 190.48 Mpps standalone forwarding |
Product Performance
Key Features
The `-A` suffix identifies this order line as the Network Advantage version of the 48-port 1G Cisco UPOE Catalyst 9300 switch.
Cisco UPOE ports support Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Cisco UPOE powered devices up to 60W per port, which separates C9300-48U-A from PoE+ and UPOE+ alternatives.
The base switch uses a C9300 modular uplink slot, with Cisco ordering information listing 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40GE QSFP+, and multigigabit copper module choices.
The 48U PoE budget is tied to the 1100W AC supply line, so endpoint power draw and redundancy should be reviewed before finalizing the secondary supply.
StackWise-480 support places this SKU in the modular-uplink Catalyst 9300 stack family rather than the fixed-uplink C9300L stack family.
The hardware license suffix should be matched with Cisco Catalyst Advantage or Cisco DNA Advantage 48-port term licensing during the order build.
Application Scenarios
C9300-48U-A fits a 1G access closet where phones, access points, cameras, or other powered endpoints need Cisco UPOE instead of data-only or PoE+ switching.
Use this SKU when an existing modular-uplink Catalyst 9300 stack needs another 48-port 1G UPOE member and the license tier must remain Network Advantage.
The switch is appropriate when downlink requirements are fixed at 48 1G UPOE ports but the uplink choice still needs to be selected through a C9300 network module.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48U-A | ||||
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Product family |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
Catalyst 9300 Series |
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Product type |
Stackable access switch |
Stackable access switch |
Stackable access switch |
Stackable access switch |
Stackable access switch |
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Access ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 UPOE |
48 x 10/100/1000 UPOE |
48 x 10/100/1000 UPOE+ |
48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
48 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G UPOE |
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Uplink architecture |
Modular uplink slot |
Modular uplink slot |
Modular uplink slot |
Modular uplink slot |
Modular uplink slot |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Advantage |
Network Advantage |
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Cisco Catalyst subscription |
Catalyst Advantage 48-port term license |
Catalyst Essentials 48-port term license |
Catalyst Advantage 48-port term license |
Catalyst Advantage 48-port term license |
Catalyst Advantage 48-port term license |
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Cisco DNA subscription |
C9300-DNA-A-48 term license |
C9300-DNA-E-48 term license |
C9300-DNA-A-48 term license |
C9300-DNA-A-48 term license |
C9300-DNA-A-48 term license |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
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PoE budget with default supply |
822W |
822W |
822W |
437W |
610W |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1 |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
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Stacking architecture |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
StackWise-480 |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps standalone; 736 Gbps with stacking |
256 Gbps standalone; 736 Gbps with stacking |
256 Gbps standalone; 736 Gbps with stacking |
256 Gbps standalone; 736 Gbps with stacking |
640 Gbps standalone; 1120 Gbps with stacking |
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Forwarding rate |
190.48 Mpps standalone; 547.62 Mpps with stacking |
190.48 Mpps standalone; 547.62 Mpps with stacking |
190.48 Mpps standalone; 547.62 Mpps with stacking |
190.47 Mpps standalone; 547.62 Mpps with stacking |
476.19 Mpps standalone; 833.33 Mpps with stacking |
- C9300-48U-A vs C9300-48U-E is a license comparison: both use the 48-port 1G UPOE hardware profile, but the current SKU is Network Advantage and the `-E` SKU is Network Essentials.
- In a C9300-48U-A vs C9300-48H-A comparison, the shared license tier is Network Advantage; the table difference is UPOE on C9300-48U-A versus UPOE+ on C9300-48H-A.
- C9300-48U-A vs C9300-48P-A should be checked by powered-port class and default PoE budget, because the P model is the PoE+ alternative with a lower listed base budget.
- For C9300-48U-A vs C9300-48UN-A, the current SKU is the 48-port 1G UPOE choice, while C9300-48UN-A is the 48-port 5G multigigabit UPOE model with a different capacity profile.
Selection Guide
1. Keep it for 48-port UPOE Advantage access
Choose C9300-48U-A when the BOM requires 48 1G copper access ports, Cisco UPOE, modular uplinks, and Network Advantage.
2. Use Essentials only when the license tier changes
Move to C9300-48U-E only when the same 48U hardware profile is acceptable with Network Essentials instead of Network Advantage.
3. Separate UPOE from UPOE+ requirements
Select C9300-48H-A instead of C9300-48U-A only when the powered-device plan specifically calls for the UPOE+ hardware class.
4. Check speed before choosing a multigigabit model
Use C9300-48UN-A when 2.5G or 5G access speed is required; keep C9300-48U-A when 1G copper UPOE access is the confirmed requirement.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Cisco Confirmed Value |
Order Impact |
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UPOE class |
Cisco UPOE ports support Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Cisco UPOE powered devices up to 60W per port |
Confirm endpoint power class instead of quoting a PoE+ or UPOE+ model by habit |
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Default PoE budget |
C9300-48U is listed with 822W available PoE and a PWR-C1-1100WAC-P default supply |
Compare powered endpoint count with the available base budget |
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Power supply slots |
Catalyst 9300 switches support one or two internal power supply modules |
Decide whether the secondary supply is needed for redundancy, more available PoE, or both |
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StackPower design |
Catalyst 9300 modular-uplink switches support StackPower |
Add StackPower cabling only when the deployment uses shared power across stack members |
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Order Risk Controlled |
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Exact switch SKU |
C9300-48U-A on the hardware line |
Avoids substitution with the Essentials `-E` SKU, the UPOE+ `48H` line, or the PoE+ `48P` line |
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Uplink module |
C9300-NM-8X default selection or another approved C9300 network module |
Prevents the base switch from being quoted with the wrong uplink media or without the intended uplink module |
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Software subscription |
Cisco Catalyst Advantage or Cisco DNA Advantage 48-port term license |
Keeps the term software order aligned with the Network Advantage hardware suffix |
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PoE and power supplies |
822W base PoE budget, PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply, and secondary power supply choice |
Controls endpoint power planning before the final quote is released |
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Stacking accessories |
StackWise cable length and StackPower cable selection |
Matches the physical stack design to the intended Catalyst 9300 deployment |
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Fulfillment details |
Smart Account, regional power cord, price request, availability check, warranty support, and shipping destination |
Keeps commercial processing tied to the confirmed hardware, license, power, and cabling choices |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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C9300-NM-4G |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE SFP network module |
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C9300-NM-8X |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 8 x 10GE SFP+ network module |
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C9300-NM-2Q |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE QSFP+ network module |
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C9300-NM-2Y |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 25G/10G/1G SFP28 network module |
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C9300-NM-4M |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 4 x 10G/mGig copper network module |
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NM-BLANK-T1= |
Cisco Catalyst Type 1 network module blank spare |
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STACK-T1-50CM |
50CM type 1 stacking cable |
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STACK-T1-1M |
1M type 1 stacking cable |
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STACK-T1-3M |
3M type 1 stacking cable |
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C9300-DNX-A-48-3Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Advantage 48-port 1G copper 3-year term license |
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C9300-DNX-A-48-5Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Advantage 48-port 1G copper 5-year term license |
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C9300-DNX-A-48-7Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Advantage 48-port 1G copper 7-year term license |
C9300-48U-A 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
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 17.78 kg |
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| Dimensions | 56 × 54 × 23 cm |
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Brand | Cisco | Product family | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
| Product ID | C9300-48U-A | Base hardware model | C9300-48U |
| Product type | Stackable access switch with modular uplinks | Network license | Network Advantage |
| Access ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE copper ports | UPOE support | Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Cisco UPOE powered devices up to 60W per port |
| Cisco DNA subscription | C9300-DNA-A-48 3Y, 5Y, or 7Y term license | Cisco Catalyst subscription | C9300-DNX-A-48 3Y, 5Y, or 7Y term license |
| Uplink architecture | Optional field-replaceable C9300 network module | Supported network modules | C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-2Y, C9300-NM-4M |
| Default network module selection | C9300-NM-8X for C9300 modular uplink SKUs unless changed in order configuration | StackWise cable options | STACK-T1-50CM, STACK-T1-1M, STACK-T1-3M |
| Default power supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P | PoE budget with default supply | 822W |
| Power supply architecture | One or two internal power supply modules | Stacking architecture | StackWise-480 |
| StackPower | Supported | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
| Switching capacity | 256 Gbps standalone | Switching capacity with stacking | 736 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 190.48 Mpps standalone | Forwarding rate with stacking | 547.62 Mpps |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 48.8 cm) | Weight | 17.03 lb (7.72 kg) |
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Questions & Answers
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