C9300-48U-E – 48x1G UPOE Ports – Modular Uplink – 822W PoE Budget – Network Essentials
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C9300-48U-E Description
The C9300-48U-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series stackable access switch for wiring closets that power phones, access points and desk endpoints over Cisco UPOE. The switch has 48 10/100/1000 UPOE ports, a modular uplink slot, an 822W default PoE budget and 256 Gbps of switching capacity. 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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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-48U-E |
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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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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P 1100W AC |
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Powered-port class |
Cisco UPOE 60W class for supported 48-port UPOE models |
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Uplink architecture |
Modular uplink slot for Cisco Catalyst 9300 network modules |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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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
Every one of the 48 gigabit copper ports can deliver Cisco UPOE at up to 60W, so thin clients, displays and high-draw access points connect without a separate power injector.
The default 1100W supply leaves 822W for PoE, which fully powers about 13 ports at 60W. A second supply raises the budget to 1800W for a closet that fills more of the ports.
The uplink slot takes field-replaceable C9300 network modules such as C9300-NM-8X, which adds eight 10G/1G SFP+ ports. Uplink speed can change later by swapping the module rather than the switch.
The -E suffix includes Layer 2, routed access, 802.1X and MACsec-128. An upgrade to Network Advantage is a separate license purchase rather than a hardware change.
Up to eight Catalyst 9300 switches join one StackWise-480 stack with 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and a single management plane.
StackPower cables let stack members share power headroom, so one member’s spare supply capacity can back up the PoE load of another.
Application Scenarios
In a campus floor closet, the switch powers IP phones, cameras and access points from its 48 UPOE ports and carries their traffic to the distribution layer through the uplink module.
A closet already running Catalyst 9300 switches on StackWise-480 can add the switch as another stack member, with StackPower cabling to share power across the stack.
At a branch or school site that routes between VLANs at the access layer, the switch runs RIP, EIGRP stub and OSPF within the 1,000-route Network Essentials limit.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-48U-E | |||
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Downlink ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
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PoE type |
Cisco UPOE |
Cisco UPOE |
PoE+ |
Cisco UPOE+ |
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Default AC power supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
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Available PoE power (default supply) |
822W |
822W |
437W |
822W |
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Maximum PoE power (second supply) |
1800W |
1800W |
1440W |
2880W |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Switching capacity |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1 |
C9300-48U-E differs from C9300-48U-A only in network license: both carry 48 Cisco UPOE ports and an 822W default PoE budget, but this model runs Network Essentials, which limits OSPF to 1,000 routes and omits VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec and MACsec-256. A closet that needs those on day one should order C9300-48U-A, while an installed C9300-48U-E can move to Advantage later with a C9300-48-E-A-3, -5 or -7 license, which cannot be placed on the switch order. A site that powers only PoE+ devices can use C9300-48P-E, which defaults to 437W on a PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply. Endpoints that need UPOE+ instead of UPOE require C9300-48H-E, which reaches 2880W expanded and starts at Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.1.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Cisco Confirmed Value |
Order Impact |
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Default PoE budget |
C9300-48U-E is listed with 822W available PoE |
Compare powered endpoint count and draw against the installed power supply plan |
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UPOE class |
Catalyst 9300 UPOE power planning covers Cisco UPOE 60W per port for supported UPOE models |
Verify whether endpoints need UPOE instead of PoE+ or UPOE+ |
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48-port UPOE full-power supply set |
Cisco lists two PWR-C1-1100WAC or PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supplies for 48-port UPOE power planning |
Add the correct supply set when many endpoints need high-power UPOE |
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StackPower design |
C9300 switches support StackPower cables for redundant or power-sharing stack power |
Include StackPower cables only when the access stack design uses shared power |
Ordering Checklist
- Subscription tier: Select an Essentials term such as C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y manually. The configurator defaults to Advantage with a 5-year term, which does not match a Network Essentials switch.
- Uplink module: Keep the default C9300-NM-8X, pick another C9300-NM module, or select C9300-NM-NONE. The uplink slot must hold a module or a blank; C9300X-NM modules do not fit a C9300 chassis.
- Second power supply: A second PWR-C1-1100WAC-P is selected by default and C9300-SPS-NONE removes it. Removing it leaves one supply, so there is no power redundancy and no added PoE headroom.
- Stack cables: The default 50 cm StackWise cable (C9300-STACK-NONE removes it) and 30 cm StackPower cable (C9300-SPWR-NONE removes it) ship on the order. A stack that needs longer or no cables must change these lines, or the cables ship anyway.
- Power cords: Select the cord type for the destination country. The configurator defaults to North America, and two cords ship with the switch.
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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CAB-SPWR-30CM |
Cisco StackPower 0.3-meter cable |
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CAB-SPWR-150CM |
Cisco StackPower 1.5-meter cable |
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C9300-DNX-E-48-3Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Essentials 48-port 1G copper 3-year term license |
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C9300-DNX-E-48-5Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Essentials 48-port 1G copper 5-year term license |
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C9300-DNX-E-48-7Y |
C9300 Cisco Catalyst Essentials 48-port 1G copper 7-year term license |
C9300-48U-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 | C9300-48U-E | Product type | Stackable access switch with modular uplinks |
| Network license | Network Essentials | Downlink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE copper ports |
| Uplink architecture | Optional field-replaceable C9300 network module | Network module selection | C9300-NM-8X default selection or another C9300-NM option |
| Supported network modules | C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, C9300-NM-2Y, C9300-NM-4M | Default PoE budget | 822W for C9300-48U-E |
| 48-port UPOE power supply planning | Two PWR-C1-1100WAC or PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supplies for 60W UPOE power planning | Power supply architecture | One or two internal power supply modules |
| Fan modules | 3 field-replaceable FAN-T2 modules | Stacking architecture | StackWise-480 |
| StackPower | Supported with CAB-SPWR-30CM or CAB-SPWR-150CM cables | 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) |
| Power cord selection | Regional power cable must be selected in the order configuration |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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Can C9300-48U-E be stacked?
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Does C9300-48U-E support BGP?
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Does C9300-48U-E keep PoE running during a reload?
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What happens when a 90W Type 4 device connects to a UPOE port on C9300-48U-E?
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Is ThousandEyes bundled with a C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y Essentials term for C9300-48U-E?
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How large is the packet buffer on C9300-48U-E?
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Which power supplies besides PWR-C1-1100WAC-P fit C9300-48U-E, and what redundancy applies?
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How is the 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth of C9300-48U-E built?
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Can C9300-48U-E sit in a stack with Catalyst 9300X switches?
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