Cisco C9300L-48T-4X-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E is a 48-port data-only Layer 3 managed switch with 4x10G/1G SFP+ uplinks. It supports StackWise-320 stacking, with Network Essentials.
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco's lead stackable enterprise access platform in the Catalyst 9000 family, built on the UADP 2.0 ASIC for investment protection and high-density stacking. The C9300L is the fixed-uplink member of the series, with built-in SFP uplinks rather than the modular network module of the C9300, and Cisco positions it as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 3650. The C9300L-48T-4X-E is the 48-port data-only configuration with 10G uplinks at the Network Essentials tier, which separates it from the 1G-uplink C9300L-48T-4G-E and from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage C9300L-48T-4X-A. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 switching with routed access for a single-tier campus design. Redundant fans and dual power supplies provide resilience in always-on deployments.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) data ports and four fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 176 Gbps and forwarding rate is 130.95 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all 48 access ports are data-only. It supports Cisco StackWise-320 data stacking of up to eight members at 320 Gbps. It connects non-powered endpoints such as desktops, printers, and wired IoT devices in campus and branch access networks.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Branch Office
Best For
The C9300L-48T-4X-E suits high-density enterprise campus and branch access that connects non-powered endpoints such as desktops, printers, and wired IoT devices and needs a 10G path back to the distribution layer, with StackWise-320 stacking. The four SFP+ uplinks carry 1G or 10G optics, so a site can start on 1G fiber and move to 10G without replacing the switch, and the Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint.
Not suitable if:
- you need 25G uplinks, since these SFP+ slots run at 1G or 10G only
- you need to power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, or IP cameras, since this is a data-only switch with no Power over Ethernet
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports, since this model has standard Gigabit ports
- you need full dynamic routing, BGP, or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier on the C9300L-48T-4X-A
C9300L-48T-4X-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 380,080 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 10G/1G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-320 |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,000 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 320 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| IPv4 Routes | 32,000 (24,000 direct, 8,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 8 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | 350 W AC (PWR-C1-350WAC-P) default, 100-240 VAC auto-ranging |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (1+1; ships with one, second optional) |
| Cooling | Redundant fans (3 field-replaceable) |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 16.1 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 40.9 cm) |
| Weight | 15.41 lbs (7.0 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 23 to 113 °F (-5 to 45 °C), up to 5000 ft (1500 m) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | RIP, OSPF (Routed Access, 1000-route limit), EIGRP Stub, PBR, VRRP, PIM Stub Multicast |
Part Number Decode
- C9300L — C9300L is the platform prefix, identifying the fixed-uplink Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series.
- 48 — 48 is the port count, indicating 48 access ports.
- T — T is the port-type marker, indicating data-only Gigabit ports with no Power over Ethernet.
- 4X — 4X is the uplink code, indicating four fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E support PoE?
No. The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E is a data-only switch, and all 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports carry no Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, or IP cameras. If you need PoE+ on the access ports, the C9300L-48P-4X-E is the equivalent PoE+ model with the same four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks and Network Essentials license.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the C9300L-48T-4X-E use?
The C9300L-48T-4X-E has four fixed SFP+ uplink ports that operate at 1G or 10G. These SFP+ slots accept 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ optics but do not support 25G SFP28 optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many C9300L-48T-4X-E switches can you stack?
The C9300L-48T-4X-E supports Cisco StackWise-320 data stacking of up to eight members at 320 Gbps of stack bandwidth, using StackWise stacking cables that are ordered separately. It stacks with other C9300L switches and does not stack with the modular C9300, C9300X, Catalyst 9200, or other series. The fixed-uplink C9300L does not support Cisco StackPower.
What is the difference between the C9300L-48T-4X-E and the C9300L-48T-4G-E?
The two switches have the same 48 data-only access ports, the same Network Essentials license, and the same StackWise-320 stacking, and differ in uplinks and throughput. The -4X model has four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks with 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate. The -4G model has four 1G SFP uplinks with 104 Gbps of switching capacity and a 77.38 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the -4X when the uplink to the distribution layer needs 10G now or later.
What is the difference between the C9300L-48T-4X-E and the C9300L-24T-4X-E?
The two switches are the same fixed-uplink platform, uplink type, and license tier, and differ in access-port count and throughput. The 48T-4X-E has 48 data-only ports with 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate. The 24T-4X-E has 24 data-only ports with 128 Gbps of switching capacity and a 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the 48-port model for a denser access layer.
Does the C9300L-48T-4X-E require a subscription to operate?
No. The switch runs on its included perpetual base license indefinitely. Under Cisco's ordering model, new switch orders include a term-based Cisco DNA or Cisco Catalyst software subscription of the same tier as the network license; that subscription unlocks Cisco Catalyst Center and cloud-managed features. When the subscription term ends, the switch continues operating on the perpetual base license capabilities after a reload.
Does the Cisco Catalyst 9300L replace an older switch?
Yes. Cisco's migration guidance positions the Catalyst 9300L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 3650. Migrating from a 3650 to the C9300L-48T-4X-E moves the access layer to Cisco IOS XE, StackWise-320 stacking, and 10G uplinks with the Network Essentials feature set.
Is the C9300L-48T-4X-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9300L-48T-4X-E as current, new, factory-sealed stock. Cisco publishes End-of-Sale and End-of-Life status for every Catalyst 9300 Series part number on its official End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices page for the series, which is the authoritative source for a specific SKU. Buyers standardizing on a platform for a multi-year refresh should confirm the current status there before ordering.
What condition is the C9300L-48T-4X-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9300L-48T-4X-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
