Cisco Catalyst 9300 Ethernet & Network Switches Model Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco’s leading stackable enterprise access switching platform, delivering high-density, secure, and cloud-ready networking for businesses. Built to support a hybrid work environment, it offers modular and fixed uplink options, high-speed stacking bandwidth up to 1 Tbps, and the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class. With advanced security, cloud management via Meraki, and integrated AI-driven analytics, the Catalyst 9300 ensures seamless connectivity, optimized performance, and future-ready network scalability.
Key Features:
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth for unmatched scalability.
Flexible uplink options with 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit support.
Cisco ThousandEyes integration for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting.
Cloud and on-premise management with Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center.
Advanced security, including AES-256 MACsec encryption and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, mobility, and cloud. They are the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. Catalyst 9300 Series switches form the foundational building block for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco's lead enterprise architecture. At up to 480 Gbps, they are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture. The Catalyst 9300 Series is the first optimized platform for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac Wave2. It sets new maximums for network scale. These switches are also ready for the future, with an x86 CPU architecture and more memory, enabling them to host containers and run third-party applications and scripts natively within the switch.
The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise® technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), for the most resilient architecture in a stackable (sub-50-ms) solution. The highly resilient and efficient power architecture features Cisco StackPower®, which delivers high-density Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE®) and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports. The switches are based on the Cisco Unified Access™ Data Plane 2.0 (UADP) 2.0 architecture which not only protects your investment but also allows a larger scale and higher throughput. A modern operating system, Cisco IOS® XE with programmability offers advanced security capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence.
The foundation of Software-Defined Access
Advanced persistent security threats. The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mobility everywhere. Cloud adoption. All of these require a network fabric that integrates advanced hardware and software innovations to automate, secure, and simplify customer networks. The goal of this network fabric is to enable customer revenue growth by accelerating the rollout of business services.
The Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA) with Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the network fabric that powers business. It is an open and extensible, software-driven architecture that accelerates and simplifies your enterprise network operations. The programmable architecture frees your IT staff from time-consuming, repetitive network configuration tasks so they can focus instead on innovation that positively transforms your business. SD-Access enables policy-based automation from edge to cloud with foundational capabilities. These include:
What are the port specifications for the Cisco C9300-48S-E?
The Cisco C9300-48S-E features 48 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, delivering a modular design ideal for fiber-based network deployments. This configuration supports flexible uplink and downlink options, making it suitable for campus and branch applications requiring high-density fiber connectivity. We offer this model as part of our comprehensive Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series selection available from barcodesinc.com.
Does the C9300-48S-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
The C9300-48S-E supports Cisco UPOE and PoE+ options, with flexible power delivery capabilities including 90W UPOE+ for compatible deployments. This makes it suitable for powering network devices across your infrastructure while maintaining the fiber-based connectivity of the SFP ports. Contact us today to discuss PoE configuration options for your specific deployment needs.
What security features does the Cisco C9300-48S-E include?
The C9300-48S-E incorporates enterprise-grade security including MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec support with 100G IPsec in hardware, and Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration. It also supports application hosting capabilities including ASAc firewall and Docker containers for advanced threat protection. These features make it ideal for mission-critical warehouse and logistics network environments requiring robust security.
Can the C9300-48S-E be managed remotely?
Yes, the C9300-48S-E offers Meraki cloud monitoring and management options, enabling remote visibility and control of your network infrastructure. It also supports embedded wireless controller, ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent, and Cisco Spaces for comprehensive network management and analytics. Visit barcodesinc.com to learn more about cloud management integration for your deployment.
Is the Cisco C9300-48S-E energy efficient?
The C9300-48S-E is ENERGY STAR® certified, meeting strict energy efficiency standards for enterprise networking equipment. This certification helps reduce operational costs and environmental impact while maintaining full performance capabilities for your data center or campus network. We offer this energy-efficient model as part of our sustainable networking solutions.
What is the difference between the C9300-48S-E and fixed port models like the C9300L?
The C9300-48S-E is a modular platform offering 48 SFP fiber ports with flexible uplink configurations, while fixed models like the C9300L provide dedicated copper or fiber ports without modularity. The modular C9300 design allows you to customize port types and speeds (1Gbps, 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps) based on your specific infrastructure needs, making it ideal for evolving enterprise networks. Contact us today to determine which Cisco Catalyst 9300 variant best fits your requirements.
The Cisco C9300-48S-E Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C930048SE
