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 reimagine 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 grows with your organization's needs without sacrificing performance or reliability.
What uplink options are available on the Cisco Catalyst 9300LM-48UX-4Y-E?
The C9300LM-48UX-4Y-E features four 25G uplinks as part of its flexible uplink architecture, which supports 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit connectivity options. This flexibility allows you to choose the right uplink speed and type for your network topology and future growth requirements.
Does the Cisco Catalyst 9300 support cloud-based management?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300 supports both cloud and on-premise management through Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center. This hybrid approach gives you the flexibility to manage your network infrastructure from the cloud for simplified operations or maintain on-premise control based on your organizational requirements.
What security features are included in the Catalyst 9300 series?
The Catalyst 9300 includes advanced security features such as AES-256 MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and Cisco ThousandEyes integration for real-time network analytics and threat detection. These capabilities ensure your network data remains secure while providing visibility into traffic patterns and potential security issues.
How many ports does the C9300LM-48UX-4Y-E have and what is its power consumption?
The C9300LM-48UX-4Y-E is a 48-port switch with 1000W power consumption, delivering the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class. This configuration supports high-density deployments while maintaining efficient power management for enterprise environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 9300 suitable for hybrid work environments?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300 is specifically built to support hybrid work environments with cloud-ready networking, Plug and Play (PnP) deployment capabilities, and Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) for simplified operations. These features enable secure, policy-based connectivity and seamless onboarding of remote and on-site users. Contact us today to learn how we can help you deploy this solution for your organization.
The Cisco C9300LM-48UX-4Y-E Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
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