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At a Glance
- Ports: 48 × 1G PoE+ ports, 4 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
- PoE Budget: Up to 505W with included 715W PSU
- Stacking Bandwidth: 320 Gbps (StackWise-320)
- License: Network Advantage
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300L-48P-4X-A is a high-performance Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise access deployments that demand power, flexibility, and security. With 48 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports and four integrated 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch offers high-density connectivity and simplified aggregation for wired access layers, ideal for access points, VoIP phones, and IoT endpoints.
Powered by Cisco’s UADP ASIC and running IOS XE, the switch supports advanced automation, telemetry, and programmability via DNA Center. It ships with a 715W AC power supply, enabling up to 505W of PoE+ power for end devices. The C9300L-48P-4X-A supports StackWise-320 technology, allowing up to 8 switches to be stacked with 320 Gbps bandwidth for high availability and simplified management. Dual redundant power supply bays and field-replaceable fans provide added resilience for enterprise environments.
This model includes the Network Advantage license, unlocking full Layer 3 routing capabilities, advanced security, and SD-Access features.
Technical Specifications
Hardware
- Model: C9300L-48P-4X-A
- Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ethernet ports
- Uplinks: 4 × 10G SFP+ fixed uplink ports
- Stacking Support: StackWise-320
- Stacking Bandwidth: 320 Gbps
- Power Supply: 1 × 715W AC (Platinum-rated)
- PoE Budget: Up to 505W
- Fan Modules: 3 × field-replaceable fans
- Physical Dimensions: 1.73 × 17.5 × 17.7 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 44.9 cm)
- Weight: 15.46 lbs (7.03 kg)
Performance
- Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps
- DRAM: 8 GB
- Flash Memory: 16 GB
- VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
- MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9198 bytes
Software & Features
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
- License Tier: Network Advantage
- Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRF
- Security Features: MACsec with AES-128 and AES-256 encryption, 802.1X, ACLs
- Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center
- Automation & Telemetry: NETCONF, RESTCONF, model-driven programmability
- Energy Efficiency: Compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can the C9300L-48P-4X-A be stacked with other Catalyst models?
This switch can be stacked with other C9300L and C9300LM models using Cisco StackWise-320. It cannot be stacked with the modular C9300 or C9300X series switches.
How much PoE power is available with the included PSU?
The included 715W AC power supply provides up to 505W of usable PoE+ power across 48 ports. For higher PoE requirements, a secondary PSU can be installed to increase the budget.
Can this switch be managed through the Meraki Dashboard?
Yes, this switch can be migrated to be fully managed by the Meraki dashboard, combining the power of Catalyst hardware with the simplicity of Meraki's cloud management.
