Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Weight | 15.5 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 715 Watt |
Redundant Power Support | Optional |
Installed Qty | 1 |
Max Supported Qty | 2 |
Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps (496 Gbps stacked) |
Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps (369.05 Mpps stacked) |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Packet Buffer Size | 16 MB |
MTBF | 309,020 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x10G Uplinks

Key Benefits

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- High port density with PoE+ power enables deployment of multiple devices like IP phones and cameras without additional infrastructure.
- Advanced Layer 3 routing and high stacking capacity future-proof campus or enterprise edge networks.
- Limited lifetime warranty with TAA compliance and robust environmental tolerances provide long-term cost efficiency and reliability.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300L-48P-4X-EDU is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch tailored for scalable deployment in enterprise and education environments. With 48 PoE+ ports supporting up to 505W of total PoE budget and four SFP+ 10G uplink ports, this model is engineered for robust data throughput, powering devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras without requiring separate power infrastructure. It features Cisco StackWise-320 technology, allowing stack bandwidth of up to 320 Gbps and greatly enhancing scalability and redundancy in multi-switch configurations.
Advanced features include support for Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP), comprehensive QoS, MACsec encryption, and full IPv6 readiness. A switching capacity of 176 Gbps (up to 496 Gbps with stacking) and forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps (369.05 Mpps stacked) ensure high-speed communication across demanding networks. With a 16MB buffer, support for 4094 VLANs, 32,000 MAC entries, and 64K FNF entries, the Catalyst 9300L is designed for intelligent, performance-optimized switching. The switch integrates with multiple management protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF, and RESTCONF, and features a secure boot infrastructure including Cisco Trust Anchor for compliance and threat protection.
Ideal for K-12 institutions, the unit is built for reliable long-term operation with optional power redundancy, hot-swappable power options, and robust operating tolerances. It is TAA compliant, covered by a limited lifetime warranty, and supported by Cisco’s ecosystem of technical service and upgrades, ensuring long-lasting value.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES |
MACsec Support | Yes |
Cisco Trust Anchor Module | Included |
Secure Boot | Yes |
802.1x Authentication | Supported |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | 5120 entries |
Private VLAN Support | Yes |
Routing & Switching Performance
Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-1/2, EIGRP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, PBR, RIPng, OSPFv3, MSTP |
IPv4 Routes | 32,000 |
IPv6 Routes | 16,000 |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Multicast Scale | 8,000 groups |
QoS Scale Entries | 5120 |
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 1000 |
Virtual Networks | 64 |
Flexible NetFlow (FNF) Entries | 64,000 |
VLANs Supported | 4094 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA / MEXICO |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.1ae, FCC Part 15, RoHS, UL 60950-1, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, etc. |
Interfaces
Data Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 PoE+ |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ |
Stacking Port | 1 x network stack device |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 console |
Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 management (LAN) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
PoE Support | PoE+ |
PoE Budget | 505 W |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/2c/3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG |
Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-320 |
Blue Beacon LED | Yes |
Plug-and-Play Support | Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 in x 17.7 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) |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Service & Warranty
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Technical Support | Consulting - 90 days |
Hardware Replacement | Next business day (lifetime) |