C9300-48T-A
48 x 10/100/1000 data-only copper ports
C9300L-48T-4X-A
48 x 10/100/1000 data RJ-45
Cisco switch comparison
C9300-48T-A vs C9300L-48T-4X-A
A key difference between Cisco C9300-48T-A and C9300L-48T-4X-A is Access / Downlink Ports: C9300-48T-A — 48 x 10/100/1000 data-only copper ports; C9300L-48T-4X-A — 48 x 10/100/1000 data RJ-45. They also differ in Uplink Interfaces (Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately vs 4 x 1/10G SFP+) and Maximum Uplink Speed (40 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). Consider how access / downlink ports affects the deployment, then review the remaining differences before choosing the exact Product ID. The table below shows 69 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C9300-48T-A
Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately
C9300L-48T-4X-A
4 x 1/10G SFP+
C9300-48T-A
40 Gbps
C9300L-48T-4X-A
10 Gbps
C9300-48T-A
256 Gbps
C9300L-48T-4X-A
176 Gbps
C9300-48T-A
736 Gbps
C9300L-48T-4X-A
496 Gbps
C9300-48T-A
190.47 Mpps
C9300L-48T-4X-A
130.95 Mpps
Buying decision
How to choose between C9300-48T-A and C9300L-48T-4X-A
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Ports and uplinks
Match access media, port count and speed first, then confirm that the uplink design fits the distribution layer.
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PoE and power
Total the power required by connected devices and verify the PoE standard, budget, power supplies and redundancy.
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Performance and software
Compare forwarding, stacking and scale in the intended topology, then confirm the license tier and software release.
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Detailed comparison
Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300-48T-A | C9300L-48T-4X-A |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch | Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Campus access switch | Campus access switch |
| Network License | Network Advantage | Network Advantage |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 48 | 48 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 data-only copper ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 data RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G RJ-45 | 1G RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately | 4 x 1/10G SFP+ |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 40 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X and C9300-NM-2Q | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management, RJ-45 console, and USB mini-Type B console | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port |
| PoE-capable Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB |
| Total System Ports | 56 | 52 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 256 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 736 Gbps | 496 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 190.47 Mpps | 130.95 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 547.62 Mpps | 369.05 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Multicast Route Scale | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | 5,120 | 5,120 |
| QoS Scale | 5,120 | 5,120 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64,000 | 64,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | Not supported | Not supported |
| PoE Standard | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-350WAC-P, 350W AC | PWR-C1-350WAC-P |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Power Supply Options | 350W default; 715W or 1100W AC upgrade options | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies |
| Maximum System Power | 120.9 W | 88.72 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,194 BTU/h | 303 BTU/h |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-480 | StackWise-320 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | Up to 8 | 8 |
| StackPower | Cisco StackPower | Not applicable |
| Fan Modules | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a | Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1c |
| DRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU | x86 CPU complex | x86 CPU complex |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.942 × 444.5 × 449.58 mm | 44 × 445 × 449 mm |
| Weight | 7.453 kg | 7 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% | 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m | Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBF | 305,870 hours | 380,080 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic Rating | 45 dB LpA typical; 48 dB LpA maximum | LpA 44 dBA typical; 47 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS 5 | RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount | 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
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