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.
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 timeconsuming, 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 specifications of the Cisco C9300L-48P-4G-EDU switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300L-48P-4G-EDU is a managed Ethernet switch featuring 48 PoE ports with four 1 Gigabit uplink ports, designed for educational institutions and enterprise networks. This switch supports Layer 3 routing, offers modular architecture, and includes a Lifetime Limited Warranty from Cisco. We offer this model as part of our comprehensive Cisco networking solutions available from Barcodes Inc.
Is the C9300L-48P-4G-EDU suitable for K-12 school networks?
Yes, the C9300L-48P-4G-EDU is specifically designed for K-12 educational environments, as indicated by its EDU designation. The 48 PoE ports make it ideal for powering classroom devices, wireless access points, and IP phones throughout school buildings while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability. Contact us today to discuss how this switch can support your institution's network infrastructure.
What is the power consumption and PoE budget for this Cisco switch?
The C9300L-48P-4G-EDU delivers substantial power delivery for connected devices through its 48 PoE ports, making it suitable for powering a large number of network endpoints simultaneously. For exact power consumption and PoE budget specifications, we recommend contacting our team today or visiting barcodesinc.com, as these details vary based on your specific configuration requirements.
Can the C9300L-48P-4G-EDU handle both copper and fiber connections?
The C9300L-48P-4G-EDU supports both twisted pair (copper) Ethernet connections on its 48 main ports and optical fiber connectivity through its four 1G SFP uplink slots. This dual-connectivity capability allows flexibility in network design, enabling you to connect to distant locations via fiber while maintaining copper connections for local devices. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore how this switch integrates with your existing infrastructure.
How does the C9300L-48P-4G-EDU compare to other Catalyst 9300L models?
The C9300L-48P-4G-EDU offers 48 PoE ports with four 1G uplinks, positioning it as a mid-range option within the Catalyst 9300L family compared to the 24-port C9300L-24T-4G-EDU or the higher-performance C9300X-series switches. The choice depends on your port density requirements, uplink speed needs, and budget constraints. Contact us today to compare models and find the right fit for your warehouse, logistics, or IT infrastructure.
What warranty and support does Barcodes Inc provide with the C9300L-48P-4G-EDU?
The Cisco C9300L-48P-4G-EDU includes Cisco's Lifetime Limited Warranty covering hardware defects and failures. When you purchase from us, we provide expert support to help with deployment, configuration, and ongoing network management. Contact us today to learn about our support options and how we can help maximize your investment in this enterprise-grade switch.
The Cisco C9300L-48P-4G-EDU Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C9300L48P4GEDU
