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 is StackWise-1T technology and how does it benefit my network?
StackWise-1T technology enables up to 1 Tbps of stacking bandwidth, providing unmatched scalability for enterprise networks. This high-speed stacking capability allows you to connect multiple Catalyst 9300 switches together seamlessly, creating a unified switching fabric that supports growth without performance bottlenecks. We offer this advanced stacking technology to help you build future-ready networks that can adapt to increasing bandwidth demands.
What uplink and downlink options are available on the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-48TX?
The Catalyst 9300X-48TX supports flexible uplink options including 100G, 40G, 25G, and 10G connections, along with multigigabit support for high-speed backbone connectivity. For downlinks, the switch provides 10G Multigigabit, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and 1 Gbps copper options, plus 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 1 Gbps fiber connectivity. This flexibility ensures compatibility with diverse network architectures and allows you to optimize your infrastructure investment across your organization.
How does the Catalyst 9300 support hybrid work environments and cloud management?
The Catalyst 9300 is built to support hybrid work with cloud and on-premise management options through Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center, enabling centralized control regardless of deployment location. It integrates Cisco ThousandEyes for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting, providing visibility into application performance and user experience. Contact us today to learn how we can help you deploy a cloud-ready switching platform that supports your distributed workforce.
What security features does the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-48TX include?
The Catalyst 9300X includes advanced security capabilities such as AES-256 MACsec encryption for data protection, Encrypted Traffic Analytics for threat detection, and support for Cisco Umbrella cloud security. It also supports Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) with policy-based automation and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integration for identity-driven network access control. These enterprise-grade security features help protect your network infrastructure and data while maintaining compliance with security standards.
Is the Catalyst 9300 suitable for high-density PoE deployments?
Yes, the Catalyst 9300 Series offers the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class, with support for Cisco 90W UPOE+, UPOE, and PoE+ options across its 48-port configuration. This high port density makes it ideal for deployments requiring extensive Power over Ethernet for IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices without requiring additional power infrastructure. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore our full range of Catalyst 9300 configurations optimized for your PoE requirements.
What management and automation capabilities does the Catalyst 9300 provide?
The Catalyst 9300 supports Plug and Play (PnP) for simplified device rollouts, Cisco IOS XE operating system with model-driven programmability, and streaming telemetry for real-time network insights. It includes support for application hosting with Docker containers, hot patching for zero-downtime updates, and NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover) for high availability. These capabilities enable streamlined operations and faster deployment, reducing time-to-value for your network infrastructure investments.
The Cisco C9300X-48TX-1A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
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