Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port 5Gbps UPOE Switch, K12 (C9300-48UN-EDU)

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  • 48 x UPOE multigigabit ports supporting 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps
  • Layer 3 switch with 640 Gbps switching capacity and 190.48 Mpps forwarding rate
  • Supports advanced routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, etc.
  • Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower technology for modular stacking and power resiliency
  • Security features include MACsec, 802.1x, SSO, and ACL support
  • Hot-swappable 1100W internal PSU with optional redundancy and 8 GB RAM / 16 GB flash memory

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers full UPOE across 48 multigigabit ports, ideal for powering a range of PoE-dependent campus devices
  • Supports high-density, high-throughput environments with 640 Gbps switching and 190.48 Mpps forwarding
  • Built for educational scalability with K-12 pricing, advanced Layer 3 features, and flexible stackable architecture

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48UN-EDU is a powerful, stackable Layer 3 managed switch featuring 48 multigigabit UPOE ports with support for 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps speeds. Built for secure, high-capacity networks, it delivers 640 Gbps switching capacity and 190.48 Mpps forwarding rate. This rack-mounted 1U switch supports advanced routing protocols, QoS, MACsec encryption, and 802.1x authentication. Designed on StackWise-480 architecture, it allows for high availability and scalable campus deployments. With 8 GB RAM, 16 GB flash memory, and redundant power options, the unit ensures operational continuity. It is tailor-made for education environments, backed by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty and K-12 pricing.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Managed Layer 3 Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable – 1U
RAM 8 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
Packet Buffer Size 16 MB
Switching Capacity 640 Gbps
Forwarding Rate 190.48 Mpps
Stacking Bandwidth 480 Gbps
Power Supply Internal power supply – hot-plug
Power Redundancy Optional
Power Provided 1100 Watt
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Power Efficiency 80 PLUS Platinum
Weight 16.73 lbs
Operating System Cisco IOS Universal

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Capability

Compliance & Origin

Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3af, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.3at
Environmental Compliance RoHS
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, VCCI Class A, ICES-003 Class A

Advanced Security Features

Supported Encryption 128-bit AES (MACsec)
Authentication 802.1x
Security Features Access Control Lists (ACLs), Control Plane Protection (CoPP), Security Group Tag (SGT) caching, Security Group ACL (SGACL), Private VLAN
Routing Security Support Policy-Based Routing, IPv6, RIPng, MACsec Encryption
Routing Protocols OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, MSDP

Interfaces

Total Ports 48
Port Type 10/5/2.5/1 Gbps and 100 Mbps Multigigabit Ethernet (UPOE)
PoE Capability UPOE (Universal Power over Ethernet)
Other Interfaces 1 x USB 2.0
Expansion Slots 1 x expansion module slot
MAC Address Table Size 32,000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support 9198 bytes
Status Indicators Status

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.5 in x 17.5 in x 1.7 in
Min Operating Temperature 23 °F
Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 90% (non-condensing)
Min Storage Temperature -40 °F
Max Storage Temperature 158 °F
Humidity Range Storage 5 - 90% (non-condensing)
Fans 3

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Protocols SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
Management Features Cisco StackWise-480, StackPower, Flexible NetFlow, Application Visibility and Control (AVC), integrated Wireshark
License Type K-12 Education Licensing