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-E switch?
The Cisco C9300X-48HX-E is a 48-port manageable Ethernet switch supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with 10GBase-T capability. It features modular architecture, 1100W power consumption, 90W PoE+ budget, and is designed as a Layer 3 switch for enterprise networking environments. The switch is rack-mountable and backed by Cisco's Lifetime Limited Warranty, making it suitable for demanding data center and campus network deployments.
Does the C9300X-48HX-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes, the C9300X-48HX-E supports PoE with a 90W PoE+ budget across its ports, allowing you to power compatible networked devices directly from the switch. This capability is particularly valuable in warehouse and logistics environments where you need to deploy IP cameras, wireless access points, or mobile computers without separate power infrastructure. We offer this switch with full PoE+ support for flexible deployment options.
What is the difference between the C9300X-48HX-E and C9300X-48HX-M models?
The C9300X-48HX-E (Network Essentials) and C9300X-48HX-M (Meraki) models are both 48-port switches with similar core specifications, but differ in software licensing and management capabilities. The C9300X-48HX-M includes Meraki cloud monitoring and management options for centralized visibility, while the C9300X-48HX-E provides traditional Cisco IOS XE management. Both support 10 Gigabit Ethernet, modular architecture, and 1100W power consumption. Contact us today to determine which licensing model best fits your network management strategy.
Is the C9300X-48HX-E suitable for warehouse and logistics networks?
Yes, the C9300X-48HX-E is well-suited for warehouse and logistics environments requiring high-performance connectivity for barcode scanners, mobile computers, and RFID equipment. Its 48-port capacity, 10 Gigabit Ethernet support, and modular design allow you to scale your network infrastructure efficiently. The switch's PoE+ capability and Layer 3 switching features support advanced network segmentation and device management critical to supply chain operations. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore how this switch integrates with your AIDC infrastructure.
What network connectivity options does the C9300X-48HX-E support?
The C9300X-48HX-E supports flexible uplink and downlink connectivity including 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and 1 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted pair copper connections. The modular design allows for both copper and fiber downlink options, giving you flexibility in network topology design. This multi-speed capability ensures compatibility with legacy equipment while supporting modern high-bandwidth applications in your facility.
What security features are included with the C9300X-48HX-E?
The Cisco C9300X-48HX-E includes enterprise-grade security features such as MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec support, and compatibility with Cisco Umbrella cloud security services. The switch also supports embedded wireless controller functionality and can host application modules including ASAc firewall and Docker containers for advanced threat protection. These security capabilities help protect your warehouse network infrastructure and connected AIDC devices from unauthorized access and data breaches.
The Cisco C9300X-48HX-E Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C9300X48HXE
or C9300X48HXE.
