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C9300-48UN-A – 48 Ports UPoE – modular uplinks – access switch
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C9300-48UN-A Description
C9300-48UN-A combines high-density multigigabit UPOE access (48 ports at up to 5 Gbps/port) with a 256 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric. Each port delivers up to 60 W UPOE for Wi-Fi 6E APs, UHD cameras, and IoT endpoints. StackWise-480 provides 480 Gbps per switch (736 Gbps aggregated in an eight-member stack) with sub-50 ms fail-over. A modular uplink bay supports 1 Gb, 10 Gb, 25 Gb, or 40 Gb modules, protecting your core investment. Network Advantage unlocks full L3 routing, SD-Access micro-segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and API programmability. Dual field-replaceable PSUs and fans ensure uninterrupted operation in busy campus or enterprise deployments.
Product Performance
Quick Specs
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Switching capacity 1747_9297a7-cc> |
256 Gbps non-blocking; 736 Gbps (stacked) 1747_b10ed5-26> |
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Forwarding rate 1747_4003e4-f1> |
190.48 Mpps; 547.62 Mpps (stacked) 1747_b436f9-17> |
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Packet buffer 1747_8c3ee2-52> |
16 MB shared buffer 1747_00ed4a-c2> |
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Downlink ports 1747_65670d-41> |
48 × RJ-45 supporting 5 Gb/2.5 Gb/1 Gb/100 Mb, UPOE 60 W/port 1747_c6a108-12> |
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Uplink module slot 1747_d975b8-e4> |
1 × Type-1 modular (4 × 1 Gb → 2 × 40 Gb) hot-swap 1747_099493-5c> |
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Default PSU / PoE budget 1747_e2e5b4-53> |
1100 W AC; up to 1440 W PoE (with dual PSUs) 1747_006f5d-15> |
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Stacking 1747_b28623-e4> |
StackWise-480: up to 8 members, < 50 ms fail-over 1747_2b5847-97> |
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DRAM / Flash 1747_d05961-90> |
8 GB / 16 GB 1747_b2ac06-35> |
Key Features
48 × 5 Gbps Multigig UPOE Ports
Auto-negotiate 5 G/2.5 G/1 G/100 M and deliver up to 60 W per port, ideal for high-density Wi-Fi 6E APs, 4K/8K cameras, and IoT sensors.
256 Gbps Non-Blocking Fabric
Ensures wire-speed forwarding across all 48 ports with zero oversubscription, handling multigigabit traffic seamlessly.
StackWise-480 Resiliency & Scale
Provides 480 Gbps per switch and 736 Gbps aggregated bandwidth across eight units, with < 50 ms fail-over for continuous uptime.
Modular Uplink Flexibility
One Type-1 bay supports 4 × 1 Gb, 8 × 10 Gb, 2 × 25 Gb, or 2 × 40 Gb modules—future-proofing backbone speed without replacing the chassis.
Network Advantage License
Unlocks full Layer 3 routing, SD-Access micro-segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and open APIs for automation and programmability.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Reliability
Secure Boot, Trust Anchor SUDI, AES-256 MACsec, redundant field-replaceable fans/PSUs, and 8 GB DRAM/16 GB flash (plus optional SSD slot) for on-box container apps.
Applications Scenarios
Powers and backhauls dozens of multigig APs with 5 Gbps UPOE and sub-50 ms StackWise fail-over.
Aggregates high-resolution cameras and workstations over 5 Gbps links; dual 40 Gbps uplinks ensure zero-drop streaming.
Delivers 60 W UPOE to lighting, sensors, and cameras; SD-Access segments building management, security, and guest Wi-Fi.
Product Comparison
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C9300-48UXM-A 1747_957de2-17> |
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Switching capacity 1747_f09e8b-e6> |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) 1747_1986ca-3b> |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) 1747_a52950-fb> |
580 Gbps (1120 Gbps stacked) 1747_69f5ed-ef> |
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Forwarding rate 1747_2c2493-7b> |
190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) 1747_95aa6b-0e> |
190.48 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) 1747_6b393a-3d> |
428.57 Mpps (833 Mpps stacked) 1747_a717fe-ee> |
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Downlink interfaces 1747_8c48a6-53> |
48 × 5 Gb/2.5 Gb/1 Gb/100 Mb UPOE 60 W 1747_df6eb4-25> |
48 × 1 Gb UPOE 60 W 1747_9b600d-87> |
36 × 2.5 Gb + 12 × 10 Gb UPOE 60 W 1747_069c78-84> |
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Packet buffer 1747_27794c-ab> |
16 MB 1747_84cd9c-d6> |
16 MB 1747_d11837-fb> |
16 MB 1747_61ee84-b2> |
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Uplink flexibility 1747_724ad7-7e> |
1 × Type-1 (4 × 1 Gb → 2 × 40 Gb) 1747_3b2f88-a7> |
1 × Type-1 (4 × 1 Gb → 2 × 40 Gb) 1747_60cfd2-64> |
1 × Type-1 (4 × 1 Gb → 2 × 40 Gb) 1747_8bf594-c9> |
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Software license 1747_a4707a-02> |
Network Advantage (–A) 1747_f7581e-23> |
Network Advantage (–A) 1747_3efb8d-fb> |
Network Advantage (–A) 1747_ce8dad-6c> |
C9300-48UN-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
| Cisco Catalyst 9300-48UN-A Detailed Specifications | |
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| Model SKU | C9300-48UN-A |
| Software Image | Network Advantage (–A) |
| Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps (non-blocking) |
| Forwarding Rate | 190.48 Mpps (64-byte IPv4) |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps per switch; 736 Gbps end-to-end |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| Downlink Interfaces | 48 × RJ-45 5 Gb/2.5 Gb/1 Gb/100 Mb, Cisco UPOE 60 W/port |
| Uplink Module Slot | 1 × Type-1 (4 × 1 Gb → 2 × 40 Gb) hot-swap |
| MAC Address Table | 32 000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes (total) | 32 000 |
| IPv6 Routes | 16 000 |
| ACL Entries | 5 120 hardware ACLs |
| QoS Entries | 5 120 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB shared buffer |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| External SSD | Optional USB 3.0 SSD slot (up to 240 GB) |
| Fans | 3 × field-replaceable, N+1 redundant |
| Default PSU | 1100 W AC (platinum) |
| Max PoE Budget | 1440 W (with dual PSUs) |
| Power-over-Ethernet | Cisco UPOE, IEEE 802.3bt, 60 W per port |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.73 × 17.5 × 19.1 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 48.5 cm) |
| Weight (with PSU) | 20.05 lb / 9.09 kg |
| Operating Temperature | –5 °C to +45 °C (sea level) |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, Trust Anchor SUDI, MACsec AES-256 |
| App Hosting | Container support (ThousandEyes, ASA-C) |
| SD-Access | Group-based policy, on-box automation, fabric segmentation |
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