C9300X-48TX-A
Campus access switch
C9350-48TX
Enterprise campus access and aggregation switch
Cisco switch comparison
C9300X-48TX-A vs C9350-48TX
Both models provide 48 multigigabit copper access ports, but their platform and operating models differ. C9300X-48TX-A uses the established C9300X modular-uplink design with StackWise-1T and Network Advantage; C9350-48TX adds newer C9350 uplink modules, up to 400G uplinks, StackWise-1.6T and Cisco Networking Cloud management/licensing. Compare uplink optics, routing and ACL scale, power supplies and subscription requirements before treating the C9350 as a direct replacement.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C9300X-48TX-A
Network Advantage
C9350-48TX
Cisco Networking Cloud subscription and IOS XE feature licensing
C9300X-48TX-A
48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G multigigabit data RJ-45
C9350-48TX
48 x 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T RJ-45
C9300X-48TX-A
Modular uplink bay
C9350-48TX
1 modular network-module slot
C9300X-48TX-A
100 Gbps
C9350-48TX
Up to 400 Gbps
C9300X-48TX-A
2,760 Gbps
C9350-48TX
3,360 Gbps
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How to choose between C9300X-48TX-A and C9350-48TX
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 | C9300X-48TX-A | C9350-48TX |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series modular-uplink stackable access switch | Cisco C9350 Series Smart Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Campus access switch | Enterprise campus access and aggregation switch |
| Network License | Network Advantage | Cisco Networking Cloud subscription and IOS XE feature licensing |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Networking Cloud, Catalyst Center, Meraki Dashboard, IOS XE CLI and APIs |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 48 | 48 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G multigigabit data RJ-45 | 48 x 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 10G multigigabit RJ-45 | Multigigabit RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | Modular uplink bay | 1 modular network-module slot |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 100 Gbps | Up to 400 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | C9300X-NM-2C, C9300X-NM-4C, C9300X-NM-2Y and C9300X-NM-8M | C9350-NM-4C, C9350-NM-2C and C9350-NM-8Y |
| Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | RJ-45 and USB Type-C console ports |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | USB Type-C host and USB 3.0 SSD interfaces |
| PoE-capable Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB | RJ-45 downlinks; SFP28/QSFP28/QSFP-DD depending on uplink module |
| Total System Ports | 52 | 48 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 1,760 Gbps | 1,760 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 2,760 Gbps | 3,360 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 1,309 Mpps | 1,309.44 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 2,232 Mpps | 2,499.84 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 32,000 | 64,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 39,000 | Up to 256,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 19,500 | Up to 128,000 |
| Multicast Route Scale | 8,000 | Up to 8,000 |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | 8,000 | Up to 128,000 |
| QoS Scale | 4,000 | Up to 128,000 |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,216 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | 128,000 | Up to 64,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 1,000 | Not listed |
| Switching ASIC | Not listed | Cisco Silicon One A100/L (dual ASICs) |
| 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-C1-715WAC-P | One field-replaceable AC power supply; wattage selected for the PoE requirement |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 3 |
| Power Supply Options | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies | 500W, 850W, 1600W AC and supported DC power supplies |
| Maximum System Power | 315 W | Not listed |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 230 V |
| DC Input Voltage | Not listed | -36 to -72 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 or DC |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,075 BTU/h | Not listed |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | N+1 or N+N with multiple power supplies |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-1T | Cisco StackWise-1.6T |
| Stack Bandwidth | 1,000 Gbps | 1,600 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 | Up to 8 |
| StackPower | Cisco StackPower+ | Cisco StackPower supported |
| Fan Modules | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | 3 field-replaceable fan modules |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 | Initial C9350-supported Cisco IOS XE release |
| DRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 18 GB |
| CPU | x86 CPU complex | x86 multicore control-plane CPU |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 445 × 522 mm | 44 × 445 × 510 mm |
| Weight | 6.62 kg | 8 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 75 °C |
| Storage Humidity | Not listed | 10% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% | 10% to 95% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m | Up to 3,050 m |
| MTBF | 206,480 hours | 261,150 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty |
| Acoustic Rating | LpA 45 dBA typical; 48 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) | Not published by Cisco |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 | UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1 |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A and CISPR 32 Class A |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount | 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow | Front-to-back |
“Not listed” means that no confirmed value is currently available for that model and parameter.
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