{"product_id":"c9300-48u-a-catalyst-9300-48-port-1g-copper-with-modular-uplinks-upoe-network-advantage","title":"C9300-48U-A Catalyst 9300 48-port 1G Copper With Modular Uplinks, UPOE, Network Advantage","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC9300-48U-A Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port 1G UPOE Switch with Modular Uplinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b99cc14a-7fff-24cd-c3b0-768d92ac30c2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced UPOE Switching with Modular Uplinks and Network Advantage for Enterprise Access Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco Catalyst C9300-48U-A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation enterprise-class switch built for high-performance access layer deployments. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003e48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) support (up to 60W per port)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emodular uplink options (1G, 10G, or 25G)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch delivers unmatched scalability, resiliency, and advanced network security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003eswitching capacity of 208 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eforwarding rate of 154.76 Mpps\u003c\/strong\u003e, the C9300-48U-A ensures ultra-fast data forwarding to handle modern business workloads. Its \u003cstrong\u003ePoE power budget of up to 1100W\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it ideal for powering high-demand devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, video conferencing endpoints, and IoT devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong\u003eCisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model enables a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services\u003c\/strong\u003e, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IPv6 routing, multicast, and Policy-Based Routing. Enhanced security features such as \u003cstrong\u003eCisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and SGT-based policies\u003c\/strong\u003e protect your network from evolving threats, while integration with \u003cstrong\u003eCisco DNA Center and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures simplified automation and centralized management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStackWise-480 technology\u003c\/strong\u003e allows up to 8 switches to be stacked with \u003cstrong\u003e480 Gbps of stack bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering high availability and redundancy. Combined with \u003cstrong\u003ehot-swappable fans, redundant power supplies, ENERGY STAR certification, and enterprise-grade resiliency\u003c\/strong\u003e, the C9300-48U-A is engineered for always-on business environments.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco Catalyst C9300-48U-A\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate solution for organizations that need \u003cstrong\u003efuture-ready, secure, and scalable access layer switching\u003c\/strong\u003e with powerful PoE capabilities and intelligent automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/catalyst-9300-series-switches\/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-A Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9677%; height: 489.772px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eC9300-48U-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with full Cisco UPOE (up to 60W per port), modular uplinks, and Network Advantage license. Designed for enterprise-grade access with advanced Layer 3, automation, and security.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e- 48 x 10\/100\/1000 Mbps UPOE-capable Ethernet ports (up to 60W each)\u003cbr\u003e- Modular uplink slot (supports 4x1G, 4x10G, 2x25G modules – sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e- 1 x RJ-45 Console port\u003cbr\u003e- 1 x USB Type-A storage port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e- Switching capacity: Up to 208 Gbps\u003cbr\u003e- Forwarding rate: 154.76 Mpps\u003cbr\u003e- DRAM: 8 GB\u003cbr\u003e- Flash memory: 16 GB\u003cbr\u003e- MAC address table size: 32K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e- Supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), and Cisco UPOE\u003cbr\u003e- Up to 60W per port on UPOE\u003cbr\u003e- Total available PoE power: Up to 1100W (depending on PSU)\u003cbr\u003e- Intelligent power management\u003cbr\u003e- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9545px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 97.9545px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 97.9545px;\"\u003e- Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage license\u003cbr\u003e- Advanced Layer 2\/3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP\u003cbr\u003e- IPv6 routing, Policy-Based Routing, multicast\u003cbr\u003e- Security: Cisco TrustSec, MACsec, SGT-based policies\u003cbr\u003e- Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, Encrypted Traffic Analytics\u003cbr\u003e- Flexible NetFlow and model-driven telemetry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacking \u0026amp; Redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e- StackWise-480 support (up to 480 Gbps stack bandwidth)\u003cbr\u003e- Stack up to 8 switches\u003cbr\u003e- Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4484%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3192%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e- Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C\u003cbr\u003e- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable\u003cbr\u003e- ENERGY STAR certified\u003cbr\u003e- RoHS and WEEE compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs for C9300-48U-A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is UPOE and how is it different from PoE+?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPOE (Universal Power over Ethernet) provides up to 60W per port, nearly double that of standard PoE+, enabling support for more demanding devices like VDI terminals, compact switches, and video phones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of uplink modules are compatible with this switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports modular uplink slots with options for 4x1G, 4x10G, or 2x25G SFP\/SFP+ modules depending on your network's needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model support advanced routing protocols like OSPF and BGP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, with the Network Advantage license, it includes support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and Policy-Based Routing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this switch stackable with other Catalyst 9300 models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it supports StackWise-480, allowing stacking with other 9300 switches to form a single logical switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I monitor traffic for security and analytics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. 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