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C9300-48UN-E – 48 Ports UPoE – modular uplinks – access switch
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C9300-48UN-E Description
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-E is a high-performance enterprise access switch with 48 Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) ports supporting up to 60W per port and flexible modular uplink options including 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G. Designed for next-generation wireless, digital building, and high-power device deployments, this switch features a robust 830W PoE budget (expandable), StackWise-480 stacking (up to 8 units, 480 Gbps), and hot-swappable redundant power and fans. The C9300-48UN-E supports Cisco IOS XE programmability, advanced security, SD-Access, and hybrid cloud management—delivering scalability, reliability, and automation for future-ready campus networks.
Product Performance
Key Features
48-Port UPOE High-Power Access
All ports support Cisco UPOE (up to 60W/port) and PoE+ (up to 30W/port), enabling power for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, digital signage, lighting, surveillance, and IoT at scale.
Flexible Modular Uplink Options
Choose from 4 × 1G, 4 × 10G, 2 × 40G, or 2 × 25G uplinks to match campus backbone requirements and ensure seamless migration as network needs evolve.
StackWise-480 Scalability
Stack up to 8 switches as a single logical unit, delivering 480 Gbps bandwidth, unified management, and simplified expansion.
High Availability & Redundancy
Hot-swappable dual power supply support and field-replaceable redundant fans guarantee continuous uptime for critical operations.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Automation
Built-in Trustworthy Solutions, MACsec, 802.1X, ETA, SD-Access readiness, and Cisco IOS XE programmability deliver secure, automated policy enforcement.
Future-Proof for Digital Buildings & IoT
Full UPOE and advanced automation make the C9300-48UN-E ideal for powering smart building solutions, large wireless deployments, and high-density edge connectivity.
Applications Scenarios
Powers APs, phones, sensors, and critical endpoints in high-density workspaces, large offices, and corporate HQs.
Enables digital signage, smart lighting, environmental control, and security systems with flexible UPOE/PoE+ and automation.
Supports clinical devices, classroom endpoints, guest access, and building automation with secure, high-availability switching.
Product Comparison
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Downlink Ports 1742_af773e-c4> |
48 × 5 Gbps UPOE (60 W) 1742_033994-56> |
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48 × 1 Gbps PoE+ (30 W) 1742_a1b6e7-07> |
48 × 1 Gbps SFP 1742_c63504-35> |
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PoE Budget (Default / Max) 1742_b91497-16> |
645 W / 2545 W (with dual 1100 W PSUs) 1742_ad38d2-78> |
995 W / 2545 W (with dual 1100 W PSUs) 1742_ca3a07-41> |
437 W / 1440 W (with upgrade PSU) 1742_796dc7-81> |
N/A 1742_32ad15-a3> |
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Uplink Options 1742_bb2fd9-d2> |
1 × Modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE) 1742_502904-99> |
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1 × Modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE) 1742_d08ddb-33> |
1 × Modular slot (1/10/25/40/100 GbE) 1742_c70f35-f3> |
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Switching Capacity 1742_a78d9f-db> |
256 Gbps / 1120 Gbps switching capacity with stacking 1742_04d829-c3> |
256 Gbps / 1120 Gbps switching capacity with stacking 1742_60f925-f4> |
256 Gbps / 736 Gbps switching capacity with stacking 1742_44a98c-d1> |
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Forwarding Rate 1742_46a79a-80> |
476.19 Mpps / 833.33 Mpps (stacked) 1742_2fb837-36> |
476.19 Mpps / 833.33 Mpps (stacked) 1742_5dfb7c-3d> |
190.47 Mpps / 553.42 Mpps (stacked) 1742_4ebc61-2d> |
190.47 Mpps / 553.42 Mpps (stacked) 1742_63aa7b-1f> |
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Stack Switching Capacity 1742_bf90dd-eb> |
1120 Gbps (StackWise-480) 1742_976ab3-3f> |
1120 Gbps (StackWise-480) 1742_ebc0a4-88> |
736 Gbps (StackWise-480) 1742_960adc-f3> |
736 Gbps (StackWise-480) 1742_134d61-55> |
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MACsec Support 1742_687adb-1a> |
Yes (hardware-accelerated) 1742_766288-d8> |
Yes (hardware-accelerated) 1742_e59199-29> |
No 1742_767e07-61> |
Yes (hardware-accelerated) 1742_2b5bb5-23> |
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Default Power Supply 1742_6b9bea-eb> |
1100 W AC 1742_07501b-3f> |
1100 W AC 1742_8db126-a9> |
715 W AC 1742_5510b8-9d> |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Details | Parameter | Details |
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| Model | C9300-48UN-E | Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000/2.5GBASE-T (UPOE/PoE+) | Uplink Slots | Modular (no default, options: 4×1G/4×10G/2×40G/2×25G) |
| PoE/UPOE Support | IEEE 802.3at/af (PoE+), Cisco UPOE (up to 60W/port) | PoE Budget (Default) | 830W (PWR-C1-1100WAC-P) |
| Max PoE per Port | 60W (UPOE) / 30W (PoE+) | Stacking | StackWise-480, up to 8 units, 480 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps (standalone) | Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 688 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps (standalone) | Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 511.9 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 | IPv4 Routing Entries | 32,000 (24,000 direct + 8,000 indirect) |
| IPv6 Routing Entries | 16,000 | Multicast Routing Scale | 8,000 |
| QoS Scale Entries | 5,120 | ACL Scale Entries | 5,120 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB | Flexible NetFlow | 64,000 flows |
| DRAM | 8 GB | Flash | 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | 4094 | Total SVIs | 1000 |
| Jumbo Frame | Up to 9198 bytes | Console Ports | RJ-45 and USB Mini-Type B |
| Management Port | 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) | USB Port | 1 × USB Type A (storage) |
| Power Supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (default, hot-swappable) | Redundant Power | Dual PSU supported |
| Fan Modules | 3 × field-replaceable, redundant | Airflow | Front-to-rear |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.73 × 17.5 × 17.7 in | Weight | 14.99 lbs (6.8 kg, with PSU) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Management | WebUI, CLI, Meraki Dashboard (monitor) |
| SD-Access | Supported | Security | Trustworthy Solutions, 802.1X, MACsec, ETA |
| Energy Efficiency | Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) | Compliance | RoHS, CE, UL, FCC |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Software Subscription | Essentials, Advantage, Meraki monitoring |
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