C9300-48U-A – 48x1G UPOE Ports – Modular Uplink – 822W PoE Budget – Network Advantage
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C9300-48U-A Description
The C9300-48U-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable access switch for wiring closets that power phones, access points and cameras over Cisco UPOE. The switch has 48 10/100/1000 UPOE ports at up to 60W each, a modular uplink slot and 256 Gbps of switching capacity, and its default 1100W AC supply provides an 822W PoE budget. The -A suffix carries Network Advantage, which adds BGP, VRF, VXLAN and MACsec-256 to the Layer 2 and routed-access set of Network Essentials.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48U-A |
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Product type |
Stackable access switch with modular uplinks |
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Downlink 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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Default PoE budget |
822W |
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Expanded PoE budget |
1800W with supported secondary power supply configuration |
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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
All 48 ports deliver Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and Cisco UPOE power, up to 60W per port. Devices above the 30W PoE+ class can be powered without a separate adapter.
The 1100W default supply leaves 822W for PoE, about 17W per port if all 48 ports draw at once. A second supply raises the budget to 1800W, which covers 30 ports at the full 60W.
The modular slot takes C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-2Y or C9300-NM-4M modules. Uplink speed changes by swapping the module rather than the switch.
Up to eight units stack at 480 Gbps, and StackPower shares power across the members. A stack that pools its UPOE budget can ride through the loss of one supply.
Network Advantage adds BGP, unrestricted OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, LISP and Cisco TrustSec. A powered access closet can then route and segment its own traffic.
Link encryption steps up from MACsec-128 to MACsec-256 at this tier. NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG interfaces are included for controller-driven provisioning.
Application Scenarios
In a floor wiring closet, the switch powers IP phones and wireless access points from its UPOE ports and carries their traffic to the distribution layer through the modular uplink.
A floor with devices that draw more than the 30W of PoE+ can power them straight from the 60W UPOE ports, with no separate power adapter at each device.
In a campus building that already runs Network Advantage, the switch joins a StackWise-480 stack of modular-uplink Catalyst 9300 switches and shares power across it through StackPower.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48U-A | |||
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Downlink ports |
48x 10/100/1000 UPOE |
48x 10/100/1000 UPOE |
48x 10/100/1000 UPOE+ |
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-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W) |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W) |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W) |
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Available PoE power, default supply |
822W |
822W |
822W |
437W |
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Maximum available PoE power |
1800W |
1800W |
2880W |
1440W |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps 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 Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Advantage |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a |
C9300-48U-A and C9300-48U-E share the same 48 UPOE ports, 1100W default supply and 822W default PoE budget, and the license is the only difference: C9300-48U-A carries Network Advantage, so it can be replaced by C9300-48U-E only where BGP, VRF, VXLAN and Cisco TrustSec are not needed, and Cisco lists no downgrade PID. Ports that must deliver UPOE+ power beyond the 60W UPOE class require C9300-48H-A, which needs Cisco IOS XE 17.2.1. Closets whose devices stay within 30W PoE+ can use C9300-48P-A, which provides 437W on a 715W supply.
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-A 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
- Software subscription: Order an Advantage term for the 48-port copper group, such as C9300-DNA-A-48-5Y or C9300-DNX-A-48-5Y (3, 5 or 7 years). Cisco DNA Advantage with a 5-year term is the configurator default, and the subscription must match the switch tier on new orders.
- 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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Cisco Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE SFP network module | |
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 8 x 10GE SFP+ network module | |
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE QSFP+ network module | |
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 25G/10G/1G SFP28 network module | |
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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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50CM type 1 stacking cable | |
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1M type 1 stacking cable | |
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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
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300-48U-A | Product type | Stackable access switch with modular uplinks |
| Network license | Network Advantage | Downlink 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 | 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 |
| Default PoE budget | 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 | 7.72 kg (17.03 lb) |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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Can C9300-48U-A be stacked?
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Does C9300-48U-A support BGP?
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How much power does a device receive from a Cisco UPOE port on C9300-48U-A?
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How many C9300-48U-A switches can share power in a StackPower ring?
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Can C9300-48U-A use the PWR-C1-1900WAC-P power supply?
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Does a C9300-DNA-A-48-5Y term for C9300-48U-A include ThousandEyes?
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What are the default Access SDM template limits on C9300-48U-A?
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Does C9300-48U-A keep PoE running during a reload?
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Can C9300-48U-A sit in a stack with Catalyst 9300X switches?
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What can be plugged into the USB ports of C9300-48U-A?
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