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.
Built to reimage connection, reinforce security and redefine experience
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise access switching platform and as part of the Catalyst 9000 family, are build to transform your network to handle a hybrid world where the workplace is anywhere, endpoints could be anything, and applications are hosted all over the place. The Catalyst 9300 Series, including the new Catalyst 9300X models, continues to shape the future with continued innovation that helps you reimagine connections, reinforce security and redefine the experience for your hybrid workforce big and small.
The many industry's first include:
Up to 1TB of stacking bandwidth: With Stackwise-1T, Catalyst 9300 switches are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture
Flexible and dense uplink offerings with 100G, 40G, 25G, Multigigabit, 10G, and 1G modular uplinks
Mixed Stacking with Backward Compatibility - Stack your Catalyst 9300X fiber switches with Catalyst 9300 and Catalyst 9300X Multigigabit switches, bringing stackable high-speed fiber to the access
Highest Multigigabit Ports: With standalone and Stackwise-1T, Catalyst 9300X models enable 48 mGig ports in standalone and 448 mGig ports with an 8-member stack
Highest 90W UPOE+ Density: Enable your OT/IT needs with up to 36 ports of 90W UPOE+ for standalone or 288 ports of 90W UPOE+ with a 8-member stack.
StackPower with Backward Compatibility: Enable power resiliency with higher power budgets in mixed Catalyst 9300 and Catalyst 9300X stack.
100G IPsec in hardware: With the new 2.0Sec UADP ASIC, the Catalyst 9300X comes with 100G line rate IPsec to enable various options for new edge connectivity
Secure Tunnel connectivity: With the new edge, the C9300X enables secure connections to Secure Internet Gateway, Cloud Service Providers and Site to Site connectivity using IPsec tunnel with AES-256 Encryption and speeds up to 100G.
Enhanced Application Hosting: With 2x capacity and additional RAM, QAT, and 2 x 10G AppGig Ports, multiple Cisco Signed performance savvy applications can be hosted on Catalyst 9300X
ThousandEyes Enabled: End-to-end visualization of the path from campus/branch to clouds/DC with Cisco ThousandEyes Network and Application Synthetics (included with Cisco DNA Advantage licenses)
Investment Protection: Catalyst 9300X redundant fans and power supplies, data stack and StackPower cables are backward compatible with the Catalyst 9300.
What is StackWise-1T technology and how does it benefit my network?
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth, providing unmatched scalability for enterprise networks. This allows you to stack multiple Catalyst 9300 switches together seamlessly, creating a unified switching fabric that simplifies management and maximizes performance across your infrastructure.
What uplink and downlink options are available on the C9300-48UN-1E?
The Catalyst 9300 series offers flexible uplink options supporting 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit speeds, with both fixed and modular configurations available. Downlinks support Cisco 10G Multigigabit, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper, plus 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps fiber options with perpetual Cisco 90W UPOE+, UPOE, and PoE+ support.
How does Cisco ThousandEyes integration improve network performance?
Cisco ThousandEyes integration provides real-time network analytics and troubleshooting capabilities built directly into the Catalyst 9300. This enables you to monitor application performance, identify issues faster, and optimize network operations without requiring separate monitoring tools.
What security features does the C9300-48UN-1E include?
The Catalyst 9300 includes advanced security features such as AES-256 MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), IPsec support with 100G hardware acceleration, and Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration. These capabilities protect your network traffic and enable threat detection without impacting performance.
Can the C9300-48UN-1E be managed in the cloud, and what are my options?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300 supports both cloud and on-premise management through Cisco Meraki for cloud-based monitoring or Cisco DNA Center for on-premise control. This hybrid approach gives you flexibility to manage your network infrastructure according to your organizational requirements.
Is the C9300-48UN-1E suitable for hybrid work environments?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300 is built specifically to support hybrid work environments with high-density multigigabit and PoE+ port support for powering modern Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, and other connected devices. Its cloud-ready architecture and advanced analytics ensure seamless connectivity and optimized performance for distributed workforces.
The Cisco C9300-48UN-1E Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
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