C9300X-48TX-E – 48x10G/mGig Data Ports – Modular Uplink – Network Essentials
Cisco C9300X-48TX-E Compatible Accessories, Modules & Spare Parts
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SFP-10G-SR
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SFP-10/25G-LR-S
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QSFP-40G-SR4
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GLC-TE
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GLC-SX-MMD
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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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C9300X-48TX-E Description
Forty-eight 10G/mGig copper downlink ports, a data-only power profile, and an empty modular uplink bay define the C9300X-48TX-E hardware: this is the Network Essentials license point on the Catalyst 9300X C9300X-48TX chassis, the same physical switch sold as the C9300X-48TX-A under Network Advantage. Each downlink negotiates 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, or 10G over standard Cat 5e/6/6A copper, and the uplink bay ships without a network module installed, ready to take a C9300X-NM module for 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G uplinks as the design requires. Power comes from a single 715W AC supply (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) with no PoE output on this profile, and Cisco StackPower+ is available for pooling supply redundancy once multiple C9300X units are stacked over StackWise-1T at its full 1 Tbps bandwidth. Network Essentials on this PID covers Layer 2 forwarding, routed access with a 1000-route OSPF ceiling, PVLAN, VRRP, 802.1X, and MACsec-128, along with the telemetry and SPAN/RSPAN visibility features that are common to both license tiers on this platform.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300X-48TX-E |
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Port Count |
48x 10G/mGig Copper Downlink Ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) |
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Uplink |
Modular Uplink Bay (C9300X-NM Network Module, Not Included by Default) |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
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PoE Support |
None (Data Only) |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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Switching Capacity |
1,760 Gbps Standalone / 2,760 Gbps Stacked |
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Forwarding Rate |
1309 Mpps Standalone / 2232 Mpps Stacked |
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Stacking |
StackWise-1T, up to 8 Members |
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StackPower |
Cisco StackPower+ Supported |
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Fan Modules |
3x Field-Replaceable, N+1 Redundant |
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Minimum Software Release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a or Later |
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Management Ports |
10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port, RJ-45 Console, USB Mini-Type B Console |
Product Performance
Key Features
Because all 48 downlinks run as Multigigabit ports over standard Cat 5e/6/6A copper, an access closet can raise per-port speed toward 10G during a refresh without pulling new cabling.
Network Essentials on this PID already includes 802.1X port authentication and MACsec-128 link encryption, so wire-level authentication and encryption do not require the Advantage-tier subscription.
Routed access on this license tier supports OSPF up to 1000 routes alongside RIP and EIGRP Stub, which is enough for a single-site or small routed access design without VRF or VXLAN segmentation.
The empty uplink bay accepts any C9300X-NM module, so the same chassis can start on a lower-speed uplink and move to 25G, 40G, or 100G later by changing only the module.
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, and RSPAN are included at this license tier, giving operational visibility into the access layer without needing the Advantage software subscription.
Three field-replaceable, N+1 redundant fan modules let a technician service airflow in the row without powering down the switch or opening the chassis.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as an access-layer switch delivering Multigigabit copper speeds to endpoints in a Layer 2 or lightly routed access role, where VLAN segmentation and basic routed access cover the design without VXLAN, LISP, or MPLS.
Used where connected devices such as workstations or edge compute nodes need Multigigabit copper ports but draw no PoE, keeping the access tier on Essentials-level licensing.
Added to a StackWise-1T stack of C9300X switches where the added member only needs base switching, VLAN, and telemetry functions and does not require the segmentation or automation features gated behind Network Advantage.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300X-48TX-E | ||
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Platform |
Catalyst 9300X (Modular Uplink) |
Catalyst 9300X (Modular Uplink) |
Catalyst 9300 (Modular Uplink) |
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Port Count |
48x 10G/mGig Copper |
48x 10G/mGig Copper |
48x 1G Copper |
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PoE Support |
None (Data Only) |
Cisco UPOE+ |
Cisco PoE+ |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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Default PoE Budget |
Not Applicable |
590W |
437W |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Switching Capacity |
1,760 Gbps |
1,760 Gbps |
256 Gbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
1309 Mpps |
1309 Mpps |
190.48 Mpps |
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Stacking |
StackWise-1T |
StackWise-1T |
StackWise-480 |
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Hardware IPsec |
Up to 100G (HSEC Key Required) |
Up to 100G (HSEC Key Required) |
Not Supported |
- Against the C9300X-48HX-E, the deciding factor for C9300X-48TX-E is PoE budget, not chassis capability: both switches share the same 1,760 Gbps switching capacity and StackWise-1T bandwidth, but the C9300X-48TX-E has no PoE output on its 715W supply while the C9300X-48HX-E carries a 590W UPOE+ budget on a 1100W supply. A wiring closet that starts data-only but later adds PoE-powered access points or phones would need to move to the C9300X-48HX-E chassis rather than add PoE to this hardware profile. Compared with the C9300-48P-E, the gap is platform-level: the C9300-48P-E is a non-X Catalyst 9300 chassis limited to 256 Gbps switching capacity, StackWise-480 stacking, and no hardware IPsec path, while the C9300X-48TX-E offers 1,760 Gbps capacity, full StackWise-1T bandwidth, and an upgradeable HSEC-based IPsec option. A design that expects to grow stack bandwidth demands or add hardware-accelerated IPsec later should provision the C9300X-48TX-E platform now rather than start on the C9300-48P-E and face a chassis-level platform change. On licensing, this SKU is capped at Network Essentials, which excludes VXLAN, LISP, MPLS, and other Cisco Catalyst/DNA Advantage-gated segmentation and automation features; a network that needs those entitlements should order the C9300X-48TX-A on the same hardware, since Cisco’s Network Essentials-to-Advantage path on this chassis is a different PID rather than a field-upgradable license key.
Selection Guide
1. Upgrade Path to Network Advantage
This PID is capped at Network Essentials and excludes VXLAN, LISP, MPLS, and Cisco Catalyst/DNA Advantage-gated automation and segmentation features; a design that will need SD-Access, IPsec through the software subscription, or advanced routing scale should order the C9300X-48TX-A instead, since Cisco sells the higher tier as a separate hardware PID on this chassis rather than a licensed feature unlock.
2. PoE Requirement Signals a Platform Change
This SKU has no PoE budget on its 715W default supply; a deployment that will power access points, phones, or PoE cameras from this switch needs the C9300X-48HX-E, which carries a 590W UPOE+ budget on the same chassis family.
3. When Standard-Tier Throughput Is Enough
This SKU’s 1,760 Gbps switching capacity and StackWise-1T bandwidth exceed the 256 Gbps and StackWise-480 ceiling of the C9300-48P-E; a design that only needs 1G PoE+ access ports without Multigigabit uplinks or hardware IPsec headroom can move to the C9300-48P-E and skip the 9300X platform premium.
4. Modular Uplink Module Compatibility
The uplink bay ships empty and only accepts C9300X-NM modules; a design that already owns legacy C9300-NM modules from a non-X Catalyst 9300 switch cannot carry them over to this chassis and must order from the C9300X-specific module family.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Network license and subscription match |
Confirm the Network Essentials hardware license is paired with a Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA Essentials software subscription at the same tier. |
Network Advantage hardware paired with an Essentials subscription is only accepted at renewal, not on a new order, and the reverse mismatch is rejected outright. |
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Uplink module selection |
Confirm the C9300X-NM module ordered (8M/8Y/2C/4C) matches the target uplink speed and port count needed. |
C9300X-NM modules are not cross-compatible with non-X Catalyst 9300 chassis, so an incompatible module cannot be reused from another switch. |
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Smart Account assignment |
Confirm the target Smart Account and Virtual Account before placing the order. |
Catalyst 9300 Series SKUs are Smart Licensing SKUs, and a license tied to the wrong account can stall activation. |
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Second power supply slot |
Confirm whether a second PWR-C1 supply is needed at order time for redundancy. |
The unit ships with a blank in power slot 2 by default, and adding redundancy later requires a separate supply order. |
Optional Add-ons
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Add-on |
Purpose |
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Optional second or replacement power supply for redundancy. | |
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Field-installable uplink modules to add 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G uplink ports. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Spare field-replaceable fan module. |
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StackWise-1T stacking cables in 0.5m, 1m, or 3m lengths. |
C9300X-48TX-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 | C9300X-48TX-E | Network License | Network Essentials |
| Port Count | 48x 10G/mGig Copper (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) | Uplink | Modular Uplink Bay, C9300X-NM Network Module |
| PoE Support | None (Data Only) | Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC, 2440 BTU/hr Output) |
| Optional Power Supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P (1100W AC, ~3754-3793 BTU/hr Output) | Power Supply Slots | 2 (1 Installed by Default, Blank in Slot 2) |
| Switching Capacity | 1,760 Gbps Standalone / 2,760 Gbps Stacked | Forwarding Rate | 1309 Mpps Standalone / 2232 Mpps Stacked |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 Entries | IPv4 Routes | 39,000 (24,000 Connected + 15,000 Indirect) |
| IPv6 Routes | 19,500 Entries | Multicast Routes | 8,000 Entries |
| QoS Entries | 4,000 | ACL Entries | 8,000 |
| DRAM / Flash | 16 GB / 16 GB | VLAN / SVI Scale | 4094 VLAN IDs, 1000 SVIs, 9198-Byte Jumbo Frames |
| Stacking | StackWise-1T, 1 Tbps, up to 8 Members | StackPower | Cisco StackPower+ Supported |
| Fan Modules | 3x Field-Replaceable, N+1 Redundant (FAN-T2=) | Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a or Later |
| Management Ports | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Mgmt, RJ-45 Console, USB Mini-Type B Console | Connector Types | RJ-45 (Cat 5E/6/6A UTP), Cisco StackWise Proprietary Stacking Cable |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 20.56 in with Default Supply (Chassis Only 1.73 x 17.5 x 19 in) | Weight | 14.6 lb (6.62 kg) with Default Supply |
| Operating Temperature | -5C to 45C (Below 3000m) | Storage Temperature | -40C to 70C |
| Humidity | 5%-90% Non-Condensing | Operating Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3000m) |
| Acoustic Standard | ISO 7779 (Measurement), ISO 9296 (Declaration) | Regulatory Compliance | UL/CSA/EN/IEC 60950-1, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, RoHS 5 |
| MTBF | 206,480 Hours | Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) |
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Questions & Answers
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What is Cisco C9300X-48TX-E used for?
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