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, IoT, mobility, and cloud. They are the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. The Catalyst 9300 Series switches form the foundational building block for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco's lead enterprise architecture. At 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 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 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 key port configurations available on the Cisco C9300-48U-1A?
The Cisco C9300-48U-1A offers 48 ports with flexible downlink options including Cisco 10G Multigigabit, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper connections, as well as 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps fiber uplinks. The switch supports perpetual Cisco 90W UPOE+, Cisco UPOE, and PoE+ power delivery options across all ports. We offer this enterprise-grade switch for organizations requiring high-density, flexible connectivity for campus and branch deployments.
What security features does the C9300-48U-1A provide?
The C9300-48U-1A includes comprehensive security capabilities such as MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec support with 100G hardware acceleration, and Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration. The switch also supports embedded wireless controller functionality and wire sensor capabilities for enhanced network visibility and threat detection. Contact us today to discuss how these security features can protect your network infrastructure.
Can the Cisco C9300-48U-1A be managed through cloud platforms?
Yes, the C9300-48U-1A supports Meraki cloud monitoring and management options, allowing you to centrally manage and monitor your switch deployment from anywhere. This cloud-enabled capability is ideal for distributed warehouse and logistics environments requiring remote visibility and control. Visit barcodesinc.com to learn more about cloud management integration options available from us.
What application hosting capabilities does the C9300-48U-1A support?
The C9300-48U-1A supports advanced application hosting including ASAc firewall deployment, Docker container environments, and hot patching capabilities without downtime. This modular architecture enables you to run security applications and network services directly on the switch, reducing the need for separate appliances. We offer this flexibility to help optimize your network infrastructure footprint.
Is the Cisco C9300-48U-1A energy efficient?
Yes, the C9300-48U-1A is ENERGY STAR® certified, helping organizations reduce power consumption and operational costs in their data centers and network closets. The switch incorporates Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) technology to minimize power usage while maintaining full performance capabilities. Contact us today for detailed power consumption specifications and energy efficiency documentation.
What redundancy and high-availability features are included?
The C9300-48U-1A includes support for NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover) and redundant power and fan modules to ensure continuous network operation. These features are essential for mission-critical warehouse and logistics environments where network downtime can impact operations. Available from us with complete technical support and deployment guidance to ensure maximum uptime.
The Cisco C9300-48U-1A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C930048U1A
