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C9300-48T-A
CATALYST 9300 48PORT DATA ONLY NTWK ADVANTAGE LICS REQUIRED
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C9300-48T-A Overview
C9300-48T-A is a high-performance enterprise switch that features a robust fixed-architecture design engineered for modern network demands. It offers a versatile mix of power options, including support for redundant power supplies, and is equipped with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports complemented by uplink connectivity for reliable data transmission.
Built with advanced stacking capabilities to bolster scalability and simplify network management, the C9300-48T-A delivers exceptional throughput and performance. Its proven design caters to diverse use cases from campus edge deployments to branch and enterprise environments, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity across all network layers.
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C9300-48T-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9300-48T-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 1G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 480 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9300-48T-A
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 14.3 inches
- Weight
- 23 lbs
C9300-48T-A Use Case
Enterprise Campus Access with SD-Access and Advanced Security
Deploy C9300-48T-A with Network Advantage Licensing at the campus access layer to enable Cisco SD-Access fabric, policy-based segmentation, and encrypted traffic analytics. This solution delivers up to 176 Gbps switching capacity per switch, zero-touch provisioning, and automated policy enforcement—reducing mean time to resolve by 60% and strengthening perimeter-to-endpoint security posture.
Secure IoT and BYOD Segmentation in Smart Buildings
Leverage C9300-48T-A switches to isolate and manage high-density IoT, BYOD, and building management devices using scalable Virtual Network Functions and Cisco TrustSec. Advanced licensing unlocks real-time telemetry, device profiling, and dynamic microsegmentation—ensuring compliance, mitigating lateral threat movement, and lowering operational costs through unified wired/wireless policy orchestration.
High-Density Data Center Leaf for East-West Traffic Optimization
Implement C9300-48T-A as a leaf switch in a spine-leaf architecture to accelerate server-to-server traffic with wire-speed forwarding and 10G/25G uplink support via optional transceivers. Network Advantage features such as VXLAN EVPN, BGP EVPN, and segment routing deliver deterministic scale, simplified overlays, and up to 50% reduction in application latency—fueling cloud-native workloads and microservices.
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Product Comparison Table 
 C9300-48T-A |  C9300L-48UXG4X-10E |  C9300L-24P-4X-A |  C9300-48UXM-A |  C9300-24UB-E= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14.3 inches | 12.1 inches | 11.3 inches | 11.3 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9300-48T-A | C9300L-48UXG4X-10E | C9300L-24P-4X-A | C9300-48UXM-A | C9300-24UB-E= |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 4 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 x PoE ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G uplink ports | 24x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4x 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 370 W | 370W | 370 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with optional redundant power supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9300-48T-A | Cisco Catalyst 9300L-48UXG4X-10E | Cisco Catalyst 9300L 24-port PoE+ 4x 10G Switch | Cisco Catalyst 9300-48UXM-A | Cisco Catalyst 9300-24UB-E= |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 25 lbs | 18.5 lbs | 27.6 lbs | 16 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Marshall
5
Performs consistently under heavy enterprise traffic.
B
Brian Anderson
5
Network Advantage improves visibility and control.
J
Jason Whitman
4
Easy to deploy and manage with IOS-XE.
M
Mark Sullivan
5
Strong choice for access or aggregation roles.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port Data Only Switch (SKU C9300-48T-A)?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port Data Only (C9300-48T-A) is a fixed, stackable enterprise switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for high-density data networks; it requires a Network Advantage license for advanced features.
How many ports and port speeds does the C9300-48T-A support?
The C9300-48T-A provides 48 fixed RJ-45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps line-rate performance simultaneously on all ports.
Why is a Network Advantage license required for the C9300-48T-A?
A Network Advantage license unlocks advanced Layer 3 routing, Cisco DNA Center integration, flexible NetFlow, MPLS support and enhanced security features not included in the base image.
What advanced features does the Network Advantage license provide?
It enables advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Cisco SD-Access, encrypted traffic analytics, MPLS, flexible NetFlow and full Cisco DNA capabilities.
How does the C9300-48T-A support switch stacking?
It uses Cisco StackWise-480 technology to stack up to eight switches into a single logical unit with 480 Gbps of backplane bandwidth for simplified management and scaling.
What security features are integrated into the C9300-48T-A?
It includes Secure Boot, Trust Anchor Technologies, MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics and integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for comprehensive threat defense.
Does the C9300-48T-A support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No. The C9300-48T-A is a data-only model and does not support PoE; for PoE capability choose a PoE-enabled Catalyst 9300 SKU.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the C9300-48T-A?
The switch delivers a 176 Gbps switching capacity and a 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate for non-blocking Gigabit performance.
Which management options are available on the Catalyst 9300 48T-A?
Management includes Cisco DNA Center, on-box IOS XE CLI, web-based GUI, SNMP and RESTful APIs for automated orchestration and monitoring.
How energy efficient is the C9300-48T-A?
It supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), variable-speed fans and optimized power supplies to reduce energy usage during low-traffic periods.
What redundancy and high availability features are supported?
It offers dual redundant power supply bays, hot-swappable fans, Stateful Switchover (SSO) and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for continuous operation.
What are the typical use cases for the C9300-48T-A?
Ideal for campus access layers, high-density wiring closets, data center top-of-rack aggregation and branch office deployments requiring advanced Layer 3 services.
What warranty and service options are available for this switch?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement; optional SMARTnet support adds software updates and expedited hardware replacement.
How do I upgrade the software on the C9300-48T-A?
Use Cisco DNA Center or the IOS XE CLI to upload the new image and perform an In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to activate the updated software without downtime.
How does the C9300-48T-A compare to other Catalyst 9300 models?
The C9300-48T-A is data-only with 48 copper ports and no PoE or built-in fiber uplinks; feature-wise it matches other 9300 models when paired with the same license.
What cabling is required for the C9300-48T-A?
It requires Category 5e or higher twisted-pair copper cables for all 1 GbE RJ-45 ports; optional SFP uplink modules use single-mode or multi-mode fiber as needed.