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 securityand redefine experience
Cisco®Catalyst®9300 Series switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterpriseaccessswitching platformand 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'sfirst include:
Up to 1TB of stacking bandwidth: With Stackwise-1T, Catalyst 9300switches are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture
Flexible and dense uplink offering swith 100G, 40G, 25G, Multigigabit, 10G, and 1G modular uplinks
Mixed Stacking with Backward Compatibility - Stack your Catalyst 9300X fiber switches with Catalyst 9300and Catalyst 9300X Multigigabit switches, bringingstackable 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 9300and Catalyst 9300X stack.
100G IPsec in hardware: With the new 2.0Sec UADP ASIC, the Catalyst 9300X comes with 100G line rate IPsecto enable various options for new edge connectivity
Secure Tunnel connectivity: With the new edge, the C9300X enables secureconnections 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 fansandpower supplies, data stack and StackPower cables are backward compatible with the Catalyst 9300
What are the key specifications of the Cisco C9300X-48HX-A switch?
The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HX-A is a 48-port manageable Ethernet switch supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with 10GBase-T technology. It features modular architecture, 1100W power consumption, 90W PoE+ budget, and is rack-mountable with a Layer 3 switching capability. The switch comes with a lifetime limited warranty and supports twisted pair connections with PoE ports for flexible network deployments.
Is the Cisco C9300X-48HX-A suitable for warehouse and logistics environments?
Yes, the C9300X-48HX-A is well-suited for warehouse and logistics operations requiring high-speed, reliable network infrastructure. Its 48-port configuration with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity supports multiple connected devices, while the robust PoE+ capability powers network equipment across your facility. The modular design and rack-mountable form factor make it ideal for data center and network closet deployments in logistics environments.
What power and PoE capabilities does the C9300X-48HX-A provide?
The Cisco C9300X-48HX-A delivers 1100W total power consumption with a 90W PoE+ budget, enabling you to power compatible network devices directly from the switch. This UPOE+ (Ultra Power over Ethernet Plus) capability reduces the need for separate power infrastructure and simplifies deployment of wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled equipment throughout your facility.
Can the Cisco C9300X-48HX-A support multiple speed connectivity options?
The Cisco Catalyst C9300X series supports flexible multigigabit connectivity including 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and 1 Gbps copper connections, along with optional fiber downlinks at 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps. This multispeed architecture allows you to mix different connection speeds across your network infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with existing equipment and future upgrades.
What advanced security and management features are included?
The C9300X-48HX-A supports enterprise-grade security features including MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec, and Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration for comprehensive threat protection. The switch also offers embedded wireless controller capabilities, application hosting including ASAc firewall functionality, and supports both traditional on-premises management and optional Meraki cloud monitoring for flexible network administration.
How do I purchase the Cisco C9300X-48HX-A switch?
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The Cisco C9300X-48HX-A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C9300X48HXA
or C9300X48HXA.
