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, 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:
Simplified device deployment
Unified management of wired and wireless networks
Network virtualization and segmentation
Group-based policies
Context-based analytics
Cisco DNA software
Cisco DNA Software offers a valuable and flexible way to buy software for the access, WAN, and data center domains. At each stage in the product lifecycle, Cisco DNA Software helps make buying, managing, and upgrading your network and infrastructure software easier. Cisco DNA Software provides:
Flexible licensing models to smoothly distribute customers' software spending over time
Investment protection for software purchases through software services-enabled license portability
Access to updates, upgrades, and new technology from Cisco through Cisco®Software Support Services (SWSS)
What are the port configurations available for the Cisco C9300-48T-1A?
The Cisco C9300-48T-1A is a 48-port data-only switch that supports flexible downlink options including 10G Multigigabit, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper connections, as well as 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps fiber uplinks. This modular design allows you to configure the switch to match your specific network topology and bandwidth requirements. We offer the C9300-48T-1A as part of our comprehensive Cisco Catalyst switch lineup available from Barcodes Inc.
Does the Cisco C9300-48T-1A support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
The C9300-48T-1A is a data-only model without PoE capabilities on its 48 ports. If you require Power over Ethernet functionality, we offer alternative Cisco Catalyst 9300 series models such as the C9300-48H-1A or C9300X models with PoE+ and UPOE+ options that can deliver up to 90W per port. Contact us today to discuss which configuration best fits your infrastructure needs.
What security features does the Cisco C9300-48T-1A include?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 series, including the C9300-48T-1A, supports enterprise-grade security features such as MACsec-256 encryption, 100G IPsec in hardware, Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration, and optional Meraki cloud monitoring and management. The switch also supports application hosting including ASAc firewall and Docker containers for advanced threat protection. Visit barcodesinc.com to learn more about security options available with this platform.
Is the Cisco C9300-48T-1A suitable for warehouse and logistics environments?
Yes, the Cisco C9300-48T-1A is well-suited for warehouse and logistics operations requiring high-density, reliable Ethernet connectivity without PoE requirements. The switch supports NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover) and redundant power and fan options for maximum uptime in mission-critical environments. We recommend this model for facilities needing robust Layer 3 switching with extensive port density and enterprise-class reliability.
What is the difference between the C9300-48T-1A and other C9300 models?
The C9300-48T-1A is a fixed, data-only 48-port model, while other Cisco Catalyst 9300 variants offer different configurations: the C9300LM series provides modular options with up to 25 Gigabit Ethernet, the C9300X series delivers higher performance with 25 Gbps fiber uplinks, and PoE-enabled models like the C9300-48H-1A include power delivery capabilities. Each model is optimized for different network architectures and use cases. Contact us today to determine which Cisco Catalyst 9300 variant best matches your requirements.
What power consumption and environmental specifications should I expect from the C9300-48T-1A?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches are designed for enterprise data center and network edge deployments with power consumption typically ranging from 600W to 1100W depending on the specific model and configuration. The C9300-48T-1A supports rack-mountable installation in standard 1U form factors and includes redundant power supply options for high-availability deployments. We offer complete technical specifications and environmental compliance documentation—visit barcodesinc.com or contact us today for detailed power and cooling requirements for your installation.
The Cisco C9300-48T-1A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C930048T1A
