C9300L-48P-4X-E – 48x1G PoE+ Ports – Fixed 4x10G Uplinks – 505W PoE Budget
Cisco C9300L-48P-4X-E Compatible Accessories, Modules & Spare Parts
Find compatible network modules, power supplies, fans, optics, cables and spare parts for the Cisco C9300L-48P-4X-E. These accessories support fiber connectivity, hardware replacement, spare inventory and network maintenance projects.-
SFP-10G-SR-S
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - S-Class - 400m OM4 MMFOriginal price was: $1,870.01.$52.00Current price is: $52.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-SR
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - 850nm MMF - 400m OM4Original price was: $2,658.11.$71.68Current price is: $71.68. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-SR-X
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - Extended Temp - 400m OM4 MMFOriginal price was: $3,785.89.$298.70Current price is: $298.70. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR-S
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - S-Class - 10km SMFOriginal price was: $5,342.92.$150.00Current price is: $150.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - 1310nm SMF - 10km ReachOriginal price was: $10,672.47.$149.00Current price is: $149.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR-X
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - Extended Temp - 10km SMFOriginal price was: $11,206.77.$306.00Current price is: $306.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-LH-SMD
1000BASE-LX/LH SFP - 10km SMF / 550m MMF - DOMOriginal price was: $2,658.11.$95.80Current price is: $95.80. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-TE
1000BASE-T SFP - RJ-45 Cat5 Copper - 100m ReachOriginal price was: $1,202.16.$70.00Current price is: $70.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-SX-MMD
1000BASE-SX SFP - MMF 850nm - DOMOriginal price was: $135.73.$59.00Current price is: $59.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-EX-SMD
1000BASE-EX SFP - 40km SMF - DOMOriginal price was: $5,329.57.$205.00Current price is: $205.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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PWR-C1-715WAC-P
715W AC PSU - Catalyst 9300 C1 - Platinum RatedOriginal price was: $1,479.00.$403.00Current price is: $403.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P
1100W AC PSU - Catalyst 9300 C1 - Platinum RatedOriginal price was: $2,317.88.$689.00Current price is: $689.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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C9300L-48P-4X-E Description
Built on the Cisco Catalyst 9300L fixed-uplink platform, the C9300L-48P-4X-E pairs 48 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ copper ports with four fixed 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks and runs the Network Essentials license tier. Cisco confirms a 505W PoE budget on the default PWR-C1-715WAC-P 715W AC supply, StackWise-320 stacking through the C9300L-STACK-KIT or C9300L-STACK-KIT2 module scaling to 496 Gbps across an 8-unit stack, and a 176 Gbps standalone switching capacity. Network Essentials on this hardware covers Layer 2 switching, routed access up to 1000 OSPF routes, PVLAN, VRRP, 802.1X, MACsec-128, and the same NetFlow, SPAN, and telemetry visibility features carried at the Network Advantage tier, which is the license scope Cisco defines for closets that do not need VRF, VXLAN, or unlimited-route dynamic routing. It targets access-layer wiring closets where PoE+ access points, IP phones, and desktop endpoints need a fixed, non-modular uplink path without the network-segmentation or automation features reserved for Network Advantage.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300L-48P-4X-E |
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Port Count |
48x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ copper ports |
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Fixed Uplinks |
4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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Default PoE Budget |
505W |
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Optional Second Supply |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC), extends available PoE up to 1440W |
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Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps standalone / 496 Gbps stacked |
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Forwarding Rate |
130.95 Mpps standalone / 369.05 Mpps stacked |
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Stacking |
StackWise-320 via C9300L-STACK-KIT / C9300L-STACK-KIT2, up to 8 units |
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Minimum Software Release |
Cisco IOS XE Release 16.11.1b |
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Fan Modules |
3x field-replaceable, N+1 redundant |
Product Performance
Key Features
The four fixed 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks give this switch a defined path into the distribution layer with no modular network-module bay to select, stock, or field-swap, which keeps the BOM for a straightforward access closet build shorter than a modular-uplink alternative.
The default 715W AC supply provides a 505W PoE budget without needing a second supply installed, covering a fully populated 48-port closet of PoE+ phones and access points on a single power module.
Network Essentials on this hardware supports Layer 2 switching plus routed access up to 1000 OSPF routes, which is enough scope for access closets that hand off routing to a distribution or core layer rather than running advanced routing locally.
Up to 8 units join a single StackWise-320 stack for unified management and forwarding, but only with other Catalyst 9300L or 9300LM fixed-uplink switches on the same license tier, not with modular-uplink Catalyst 9300 or 9300X hardware.
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, and RSPAN are included at this license tier the same as at Network Advantage, so closets relying on flow visibility or remote port mirroring get that capability without needing the higher tier.
Rated for -5C to 45C operation with 5%-90% non-condensing humidity and altitudes up to 10,000 ft, the switch fits typical unconditioned wiring closets and IDF rooms without supplemental climate control, though a site outside that range needs a controlled cabinet instead.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as a straightforward access-layer switch in a floor wiring closet that hands routing off to the distribution layer, a role Network Essentials on this hardware covers without needing VRF or VXLAN segmentation.
Used to aggregate PoE+ IP phones and wireless access points where centralized automation tooling such as NETCONF/RESTCONF-driven provisioning is not part of the current operating model, so the base Network Essentials feature set is sufficient.
Installed where local routing is limited to a small number of static or OSPF routes within the 1000-route Network Essentials ceiling, such as a branch closet that only needs a default route and a handful of local subnets.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300L-48P-4X-E | |||
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Port Count |
48x PoE+ copper |
48x PoE+ copper |
48x PoE+ copper |
48x data-only copper |
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Fixed Uplinks |
4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W) |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W) |
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Default PoE Budget |
505W |
505W |
890W |
Not supported |
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Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
176 Gbps |
176 Gbps |
176 Gbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
130.95 Mpps |
130.95 Mpps |
130.95 Mpps |
130.95 Mpps |
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Stacking |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-320 |
- C9300L-48P-4X-E and C9300L-48P-4X-A run on identical hardware with the same 505W default PoE budget on the PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply; the only difference is license scope, so a closet that later needs VRF, VXLAN, SD-Access automation, unlimited-route OSPF, or MACsec-256 has to move up to the -A PID or the equivalent Network Advantage upgrade license rather than getting those features unlocked on this hardware.
- C9300L-48PF-4X-E carries the same Network Essentials tier but ships with a PWR-C1-1100WAC-P default supply and an 890W PoE budget instead of the 505W available here, which becomes the required upgrade path when a closet’s PoE++ endpoint load will not fit inside a 715W-supply budget even after adding a second 1100W supply.
- C9300L-48T-4X-E shares the same 4x10G fixed uplinks and switching capacity but has no PoE capability on its 350W supply; it is only the right comparison for a data-only rack, not a path to more PoE headroom.
- The practical order to work through this group is PoE need first (C9300L-48T-4X-E only fits a no-PoE rack), then whether the default 505W budget covers the planned endpoint load (move to C9300L-48PF-4X-E if it does not), and finally whether the deployment will ever need Network Advantage features such as VRF or SD-Access (move to C9300L-48P-4X-A only then); port count and stacking behavior are the same across all four and are not part of the decision.
Selection Guide
1. Upgrade Path Once Advantage Features Are Needed
Network Essentials on this hardware stops at Layer 2 switching, OSPF capped at 1000 routes, and MACsec-128; a design that grows into needing VRF, VXLAN, SD-Access automation, unlimited-route OSPF, or MACsec-256 is not something this license tier can be configured into, so the path forward is either the Network Advantage upgrade license applied to this same chassis where Cisco ordering guidance confirms it, or a fresh order of C9300L-48P-4X-A, whichever fits the account’s existing hardware inventory better.
2. PoE Budget Ceiling Versus Endpoint Load
Because the default PoE ceiling is set by the PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply at 505W, and a second 1100W supply only raises that to 1440W within the same port and per-port limits, a closet planning to run PoE++ class devices across most of its 48 ports should size the endpoint load against that ceiling before ordering; if it does not fit even with the second supply, C9300L-48PF-4X-E swaps in a 1100W default supply and 890W of headroom on the same Network Essentials tier, and if no port needs power at all, C9300L-48T-4X-E removes the PoE circuitry entirely on a 350W supply.
3. Fixed-Uplink Stack Membership Only
Because this platform’s StackWise-320 stacking is scoped to Catalyst 9300L and 9300LM fixed-uplink hardware on a matching license tier, a switch destined for an existing Catalyst 9300 or 9300X modular-uplink stack is the wrong order regardless of port count or PoE fit, since fixed- and modular-uplink families cannot join the same stack.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Value or Check |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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Default available PoE budget |
505W |
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Extended PoE budget with second supply |
Up to 1440W with an added PWR-C1-1100WAC-P, bounded by port count and per-port power ceiling |
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PoE standard supported |
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
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Confirm before order |
Total planned PoE device count and per-device class against the 505W default budget |
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Second power supply slot |
Confirm whether a PWR-C1-1100WAC-P second supply is needed at time of order or can be added later. |
The chassis ships with one supply installed; the second slot needs a supply or a blank module for correct airflow. |
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Software subscription pairing |
Confirm whether a Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Essentials term subscription (3/5/7-year) is being ordered alongside this Network Essentials hardware PID. |
The subscription is a mandatory ordering component separate from the built-in Network Essentials hardware license. |
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Smart Account binding |
Confirm the target Smart Account before the order is placed. |
Cisco requires a Smart Account for Catalyst 9300 Series orders, and a mismatched account can stall license activation. |
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Stacking kit selection |
Confirm whether C9300L-STACK-KIT or C9300L-STACK-KIT2 and the correct cable length are included if this unit joins a stack. |
StackWise-320 on fixed-uplink hardware requires the stack kit and cable to be ordered separately from the switch. |
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Minimum software release |
Confirm the target image is Cisco IOS XE Release 16.11.1b or later. |
Catalyst 9300L fixed-uplink models have a higher minimum release than the general Catalyst 9300 Series baseline. |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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Cisco StackWise-320 stacking kit for C9300L-48P-4X-E, using STACK-T3 stacking cables. | |
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C9300L-STACK-KIT2 |
Cisco StackWise-320 stacking kit for C9300L-48P-4X-E, using STACK-T3A stacking cables. |
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Second PWR-C1-1100WAC-P power supply, raising available PoE budget from 505W toward the 1440W port-limited maximum. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Spare field-replaceable fan module for the Catalyst 9300L chassis, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. |
C9300L-48P-4X-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 | C9300L-48P-4X-E | Network License | Network Essentials |
| Port Count | 48x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ copper | Fixed Uplinks | 4x 10G/1G SFP+ |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W, 2440 BTU/hr output | Optional Second Supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P, 1100W, 3754-3793 BTU/hr output |
| Default PoE Budget | 505W on default 715W AC supply | Extended PoE Budget | Up to 1440W with added 1100W second supply, port/rating limited |
| Power Input | 100-240VAC 47-63Hz (350/715W); 115-240VAC 47-63Hz (1100W) | Peak Power Consumption | 616.7W at 100% PoE load, 115VAC |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps standalone / 496 Gbps stacked | Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps standalone / 369.05 Mpps stacked |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries | IPv4 Routes | 32,000 (24,000 direct + 8,000 indirect) |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 entries | Multicast Routes | 8,000 entries |
| QoS Entries | 5,120 | ACL Entries | 5,120 |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB / 16 GB | VLAN IDs | 4094 |
| Stacking | StackWise-320, 320 Gbps, up to 8 units via C9300L-STACK-KIT/KIT2 | Fan Modules | 3x field-replaceable, N+1 redundant, FAN-T2= |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE Release 16.11.1b | MTBF | 309,020 hours |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 48.8 cm) | Weight | 15.46 lb (7.03 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | -5C to 45C | Storage Temperature | -40C to 70C |
| Humidity | 5%-90% non-condensing | Operating Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft |
| Acoustic Noise | 44 dB LpA typical / 47 dB LpA max at half PoE+ port load | Management Ports | 10/100/1000 Ethernet mgmt, RJ-45 console, USB mini-Type B console |
| USB Storage | USB Type A (128 MB-8 GB) and Type C (128 MB-256 GB), USB 3.0 | Connectors | RJ-45 (1000BASE-T), LC (SFP/SFP+) |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN/IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, plus QCVN 118:2018/BTTTT and VCCI-CISPR 32 Class A |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS 5 | Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
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Questions & Answers
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