Product Type | Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 16.42 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 350 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Operating System | Cisco IOS Universal |
Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 305,870 hours |
Packet Buffer | 16MB |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Bundled Services | 1 year Network Essentials |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - replacement - lifetime - response time: next business day; Technical support - consulting - 90 days |
Cisco C9300-48T-1E 48-Port Gigabit Switch with Network Essentials



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- Industry-standard switch backed by Cisco’s Network Essentials package—ideal for federal networks
- Scalable architecture supports up to 2 stackable units and advanced routing protocols for growth
- Enterprise-grade reliability with hot-swappable power, internal cooling, and extensive compliance certifications
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300-48T-1E is part of the Catalyst 9300 Series, designed for enterprise campus access layer switching. This Layer 3, rack-mountable switch features 48 10/100/1000 ports and supports advanced technologies such as VLAN, QoS, and 802.1x authentication. With a switching capacity of 128 Gbps, stacking bandwidth of 480 Gbps, and forwarding rate of 190.48 Mpps, it supports high-performance data distribution and low latency. Features such as StackWise-480, StackPower, and integrated Wireshark add to its scalability and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Designed for federal and large enterprise deployments, the unit includes a 1-year Network Essentials license and supports broad industry protocols and remote administration tools like SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and CLI. With 8 GB RAM, 16 GB flash memory, optional power redundancy, and a limited lifetime warranty, this device ensures a dependable long-term solution with flexible power and stacking options. Operating between 23°F and 113°F and supporting hot-swappable infrastructure, it is highly adaptable for both data center and distributed network environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Performance
Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 190.48 Mpps |
IPv4 Routing Table Entries | 32000 |
IPv6 Routing Table Entries | 16000 |
Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64000 |
VLAN IDs Supported | 4000 |
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 2000 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1x Authentication, ACL Support |
Encryption Algorithm | 128-bit AES |
Security Features | CoPP, SSM, Private VLANs |
Compliance & Origin
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s |
Certifications | FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, RoHS |
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Other Regulatory Certifications | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, ICES-003 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 |
Interface Type | Gigabit Ethernet |
RJ-45 Ports | 48 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Expansion Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Routing & Management
Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, PBR, RIPng |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, RMON 1, RMON 2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Management Features | Cisco StackWise-480, StackPower, Integrated Wireshark, VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q), Private VLAN |
System Software | Cisco IOS Universal |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.5 in x 17.5 in x 1.7 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | 3 internal fans, hot-swappable power supply |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Options | CLI, SNMP, RESTCONF, NETCONF |
Included License Tier | Network Essentials (1-year) |