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Cisco C9300-48H-A Catalyst 9300 48-Port Gigabit PoE++ Switch...
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C9300-48H-A is a managed Layer 3 enterprise access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports delivering Cisco UPOE+, a modular uplink bay, and Network Advantage. The full-width 1U chassis belongs to the Catalyst 9300 series and connects copper endpoints requiring network data and power through the same access port. Cisco IOS XE provides the operating environment for local switching and routed access. The base hardware has no installed uplink module; uplink connections depend on the separately selected card. C9300-48U-A provides Cisco UPOE rather than UPOE+ for endpoints using the lower per-port power class. Within the Catalyst 9000 family, this model combines Gigabit downlinks with an uplink architecture that can change independently of the access-port configuration.
C9300-48H-A price for new stock is $8,172.15, a 37.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $13,020.00. C9300-48H-A refurb price is $5,974.50. C9300-48H-A is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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256 Gbps switching capacity supports access-traffic aggregation, while 190.48 Mpps forwarding applies to 64-byte IPv4 packets. 822W of shared PoE budget constrains endpoint allocations with the default PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply. OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, OSPFv3, and BGPv6 provide dynamic routing under Network Advantage, while PIM-SM supports multicast forwarding. The 32000-route IPv4 scale includes 24000 direct routes and 8000 indirect routes, keeping connected-neighbor capacity distinct from learned-route capacity. C9300-48H-A carries 8 GB of DRAM for system operation and 16 GB of flash for software storage. A 16 MB packet buffer accommodates queued traffic, and the 32000-entry MAC table defines address-learning scale. UADP 2.0 handles forwarding; hardware-based IPsec is not supported. 1023W measured input during the full PoE test at 115V provides a power-planning reference for the base configuration without an uplink module, rather than treating the supply's output rating as switch consumption.
Order C9300-48H-A in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, and specify the required quantity and condition on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, PoE output under load on every powered port, PSU and fan status, firmware verification, and configuration wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty; certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns with terms applying. For enterprise and volume orders, ORM accepts POs, provides Net-30 for government, and offers RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | Network Advantage |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G UPOE+ / Modular uplinks |
PoE Budget | 822W / 1922W with two PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supplies |
Stacking | StackWise-480 / Eight members / 480 Gbps |
Max Power Draw | 1023W at 115V / Base configuration / Full PoE test |
In a global manufacturing plant deploying hundreds of automated sensors, cameras and Wi-Fi 6 access points, the C9300-48H-A-SPARE Catalyst 9300 48-port UPOE+ with Network Advantage delivers 30W per port and granular power budgeting. Integrated Cisco DNA Center automation and policy enforcement ensure zero-touch provisioning, seamless firmware updates and real-time device profiling. Outcome: Streamlined OT/IT convergence, 40% faster device on-boarding and guaranteed uptime for mission-critical production lines.
A large university data center uses the C9300-48H-A-SPARE Catalyst 9300 switch as its campus core to support student labs, VoIP endpoints and SSL-decrypted traffic inspection. With Network Advantage features like TrustSec segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics and embedded MACsec, the switch isolates thousands of users into dynamic policy groups and thwarts lateral threats. Outcome: 70% reduction in breach surface, automated compliance reporting and consistent policy enforcement across wired and wireless campuses.
A multinational bank’s regional hub implements the C9300-48H-A-SPARE for converged voice, video conferencing and guest Wi-Fi. UPOE+ powers IP phones, HD cameras and digital signage from a single 48-port chassis, while Network Advantage enables advanced QoS, VXLAN EVPN and dynamic routing for multi-site connectivity. Outcome: 99.99% availability SLAs, 50% lower cabling complexity and deterministic performance for latency-sensitive trading applications.
A routed-access refresh consolidating VLAN gateways needs interface scale checked before hardware quantities are fixed. The switch supports 1000 switched virtual interfaces, providing a specific ceiling for gateway planning. Map existing gateway interfaces and reserved expansion interfaces to the intended configuration, then confirm the interface requirement before releasing the PO.
A staging project validating automated configurations can use NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI interfaces with YANG data models. The management workflow can be tested before equipment is allocated to production orders. Specify the intended automation interfaces, software configuration, and acceptance tests alongside the hardware quantity before approving the staging purchase.
A multi-site purchase using electronic inventory identification can incorporate the chassis's passive RFID tag into receiving procedures. The tag operates in the 860–960 MHz band and requires a compatible reader and software. Confirm reader compatibility and asset-record requirements before standardizing receiving procedures across the locations included on the PO.
Multigigabit speed on access ports
C9300-48H-A downlinks stop at 1GbE. C9300X-48HX-A provides 48 Multigigabit copper downlinks reaching 10G while retaining UPOE+; uplink modules do not upgrade the original switch's access-port speeds.
48 simultaneous 90W powered endpoints
C9300-48H-A has a maximum local PoE allocation of 2880W, below the 4320W required for 48 ports at 90W. Endpoint power must remain within the configured shared budget.
Fanless operation in occupied spaces
C9300-48H-A uses three FAN-T2= fan modules with active cooling. The chassis is not fanless, so an installation requiring passive cooling needs different hardware.
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| C9300-48H-A |  C9300-48T-A |  C9300-48S-E |  C9300-24T-E |  C9300-48UMX-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 488 mm | 449 mm | 488 mm | 449 mm | 18.3 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9300-48H-A | C9300-48T-A | C9300-48S-E | C9300-24T-E | C9300-48UMX-A |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 208 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.72 kg | 7.45 kg | 7.86 kg | 7.27 kg | 24 lbs |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 444 mm | 445 mm | 17.5 inches |
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Reviewed on the 25 December 2018
Spare unit matched production hardware perfectly.
Reviewed on the 31 July 2022
Good option for inventory and continuity planning.
Reviewed on the 18 September 2024
Build quality consistent with Cisco standards.
Reviewed on the 15 October 2024
Useful spare for critical environments.
Reviewed on the 2 February 2020
Helps reduce downtime risk.
C9300-48H-A identifies a Catalyst 9300 switch with 48 Gigabit copper access ports, Cisco UPOE+, modular uplinks, and Network Advantage. C9300 identifies the series, 48 identifies the access-port count, H identifies the UPOE+ configuration, and A identifies Network Advantage. The part number contains no fixed-uplink count or speed segment.
C9300-48H-A supports local console access, CLI over SSH, and the embedded WebUI, with Cisco Catalyst Center and supported Meraki dashboard management options. Dashboard workflows can use cloud-sourced configuration or device-sourced configuration with a Cloud CLI terminal. Select the management mode and corresponding software entitlement before configuring centralized management.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for Catalyst 9300. C9300-48H-A remains a Network Advantage configuration with Cisco UPOE+ and modular uplinks. Keep hardware lifecycle planning separate from software-release and subscription milestones when setting a replacement schedule for installed switches; those milestones do not establish a hardware retirement date.
ORM offers C9300-48H-A new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty covers the original owner and is limited to five years after a discontinuance announcement.
Catalyst 9300 offers Cisco DNA and Cisco Catalyst Essentials or Advantage subscriptions, each starting at three years, alongside perpetual Network Essentials or Network Advantage. Cisco Networking Subscription provides Cisco Switching Essentials or Cisco Switching Advantage with a 36-month minimum. Meraki Enterprise or Advanced options start at one year and require a compatible management configuration.
C9300-48H-A retains its perpetual Network Advantage capabilities when the Cisco DNA add-on expires; continued subscription capabilities require renewal. The add-on can instead be deactivated and the switch reloaded to continue with the base license. A Smart Account is required for purchase and centralized license handling.
C9300-48H-A provides an 822W shared PoE budget with one PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply, or 1922W with two PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supplies. Cisco UPOE+ ports support individual allocations up to 90W, but aggregate demand remains budget-limited. Two PWR-C1-1900WAC-P supplies at 230V increase the local allocation ceiling to 2880W, not 90W simultaneously on all 48 ports.
C9300-48H-A accepts C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, and C9300-NM-2Y uplink modules. C9300-NM-8X provides eight 10G/1G ports, C9300-NM-2Y provides two 25G/10G/1G ports, and C9300-NM-2Q provides two 40G ports. The base hardware excludes an uplink module; select the card and compatible optics as separate order components.
StackWise-480 stacks eight members at 480 Gbps with C9300-48H-A and compatible partners using the same license level. Data-stack cable options are STACK-T1-50CM, STACK-T1-1M, and STACK-T1-3M. C9300L and C9300LM use a different data-stack arrangement, and higher-scale C9300 models are restricted to other higher-scale members.
Yes, C9300-48H-A supports full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4 under Network Advantage, plus hardware IPv6 routing with OSPFv3 and BGPv6. Its total IPv4 scale is 32000 routes, comprising 24000 direct and 8000 indirect routes. The Network Essentials OSPF limit of 1000 routes does not define this license tier's routing entitlement.
No, the base C9300-48H-A configuration includes one PWR-C1-1100WAC-P supply and an empty second supply bay. A second compatible supply is optional, allowing power redundancy to be configured separately from the hardware base. Specify the required supply count on the order rather than treating dual-bay hardware as two installed supplies.
C9300-48H-A provides Cisco UPOE+ with individual port allocations up to 90W, whereas C9300-48U-A provides Cisco UPOE up to 60W per port. Both configurations require aggregate power sizing. Choose C9300-48H-A for endpoints requiring the higher per-port allocation; C9300-48U-A serves endpoints operating within the UPOE power class.
C9300-48H-A includes Network Advantage, while C9300-48H-E includes Network Essentials. Network Advantage adds full OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and IS-IS; Network Essentials provides routed-access features including OSPF limited to 1000 routes. C9300-48H-A suits advanced dynamic-routing requirements, while C9300-48H-E suits requirements contained within the Essentials feature set.
C9300-48H-A provides 48 Gigabit copper access ports, whereas C9300-24H-A provides 24. Both are Cisco UPOE+ configurations with modular uplinks and Network Advantage. The 48-port model suits a larger endpoint count in one chassis; the 24-port model suits an order requiring the smaller access-port configuration.
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