Cisco C9300-48T-E Access Enterprise Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48T-E is a 1 RU, fixed-access enterprise campus switch engineered for mission-critical U.S. networks—from Silicon Valley innovation campuses to Wall Street trading floors.

Powered by a multicore x86 CPU and Cisco’s UADP ASIC, it offers forty-eight 10/100/1000 RJ-45 data-only downlink ports, modular uplink flexibility, and runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license for streamlined, software-driven campus deployments.

Overview

Core Highlights

48 × 1 GbE Data Ports
Forty-eight autosensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 downlinks for high-density access-layer connectivity
Modular Uplink Options
Supports Cisco Catalyst network modules (1 GbE, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 25 GbE) for flexible uplink architectures
High Performance
256 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 190.47 Mpps wire-speed forwarding keep east-west campus traffic flowing smoothly
StackWise-480 Stacking
Up to eight switches in a single logical stack with 480 Gbps of bidirectional stacking bandwidth and sub-50 ms failover
Enterprise-Grade Security
Line-rate AES-256 MACsec, Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, robust ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard
Energy Efficiency
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, low-power fan management, and deep-sleep port modes help meet U.S. sustainability goals
Programmability & Telemetry
NETCONF/RESTCONF/gNMI, NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and real-time streaming telemetry integrate with Cisco DNA Center or Meraki Dashboard for zero-touch automation
Robust Hardware Platform
x86 CPU with 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash, USB 3.0 SSD slot (up to 240 GB), and field-replaceable fans for future-proof application hosting

Recommended Accessories

Accessory	Category	Description
C9300-NM-4G	Network Module	4×1 GbE SFP uplink module for fiber connectivity
C9300-NM-8X	Network Module	8×10 GbE SFP+ uplink module for high-speed aggregation
C9300-NM-2Q	Network Module	2×40 GbE QSFP+ uplink module for ultra-high-speed uplinks
PWR-C1-350WAC-P***	Power Supply	350 W AC PSU (default for data-only models)
CAB-SPWR-150CM	Stacking Cable	15 cm StackWise-480 stacking cable for up to 480 Gbps bandwidth
C9300-ACCKIT-19I=	Rack-Mount Kit	1 RU rack-mount accessory kit for Catalyst 9300 Series

Comparison with Similar Models

Feature	C9300-48T-E	C9300-48P-E	C9300-48T-A
Ports	48×1 GbE data only	48×1 GbE PoE+	48×1 GbE data only
PoE Budget	None	437 W total	None
Switching Capacity	256 Gbps full-duplex	256 Gbps full-duplex	256 Gbps full-duplex
Forwarding Rate	190.47 Mpps	190.47 Mpps	190.47 Mpps
License	Network Essentials	Network Essentials	Network Advantage
Ideal Use Case	High-density data-only access layer	PoE+ access layer for IP phones & cameras	Advanced data-only aggregation with deeper services

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Code	C9300-48T-E
Description	48-port 10/100/1000 RJ-45 data-only switch, Cisco IOS XE, Network Essentials
Downlink Ports	48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 autosensing
Modular Uplinks	Slot for Cisco Catalyst network modules (4G, 8X, 2Q, 2Y)
Switching Capacity	256 Gbps full-duplex
Forwarding Rate	190.47 Mpps (64-byte packets)
Stacking Technology	StackWise-480; up to 8 switches; 480 Gbps bidirectional
CPU & Memory	Multicore x86 CPU; 8 GB DRAM; 16 GB flash; USB 3.0 SSD slot
Power Supply	1 × PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350 W AC); dual-PSU supported
Cooling	3 field-replaceable fans; low-power management
Dimensions (H×W×D)	1.73″ × 17.5″ × 19.2″ (4.4 cm × 44.5 cm × 48.8 cm)
Weight	16.43 lb (7.45 kg) with default PSU
Operating Temp./Humidity	32 °F–113 °F (0 °C–45 °C); 5–95% non-condensing
Management	CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, NETCONF/RESTCONF, Cisco DNA Center, Meraki Dashboard
Security Features	MACsec, Secure Boot, Trust Anchor Module, ACLs, 802.1X, IP Source Guard

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