Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Stackable Network Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 20.59 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 1100 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Installed Power Supply Units | 1 |
Max Supported Power Supply Units | 2 |
MTBF | 202,160 hours |
Cisco C9300-48UXM-1E 48-Port MGig Network Switch, Network Essentials



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- - Delivers high-speed multi-gigabit connectivity and enterprise-class Layer 3 performance for scalable, high-density deployments
- - Power-efficient with 490W UPOE budget and optional redundant power support ensures uptime for critical devices
- - Included Cisco Network Essentials software simplifies management and enhances network reliability for 1 year
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300-48UXM-1E is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch offering 48 multi-gigabit ports, tailored for modern enterprise and government networks. Built into a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis, this switch delivers both speed and efficiency with 36 x 2.5GBase-T and 12 x 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10G UPOE-enabled ports. Backed by Cisco Network Essentials software for 1 year, it supports a wide range of routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS.
With a switching capacity of 580 Gbps and forwarding rate of 431.54 Mpps, the C9300-48UXM-1E suits bandwidth-heavy, latency-sensitive use cases. Redundant power support and a 490W PoE budget offer strong support for connected devices like IP phones and wireless APs. Features such as QoS, ACLs, MACsec encryption, and Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower ensure secured, scalable network deployment. The model is also supported with lifetime warranty and NBD replacement service.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, RoHS, VCCI Class A, CCC, BSMI Class A, EN 300 386, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, EN55024, EN 61000 Series |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | MACsec (802.1AE), 128-bit AES |
Access Control | 802.1x authentication, ACL support |
Security Features | CoPP, SGT caching, Private VLAN, Trunking, VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q) |
Interfaces
Port Configuration | 36 x 2.5GBase-T + 12 x 1G/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T (UPOE) |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
PoE Support | Yes, UPOE |
PoE Budget | 490 W |
Port Type | RJ-45 UPOE |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Expansion Slots | 1 x Modular expansion slot (total 1, free 1) |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 22.2 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Fans | 3 integrated fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Software Included | Cisco Network Essentials (1 year) |
Performance & Capacity
Switching Capacity | 580 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 431.54 Mpps |
Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM/Bidir, MSDP, RIPng, MPLS, policy-based routing |
IPv4 Routing Table Entries | 32000 |
IPv6 Routing Table Entries | 16000 |
Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64000 |
VLAN IDs Supported | 4000 |
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 2000 |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Packet Buffer Size | 32 MB |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Status Indicators | Status |
Advanced Network Features | Trunking, QoS, NSF, WRED, VRF, RSPAN, FNF, AVB, PTP, LISP, CoAP, VTEP, GIR mode, Integrated Wireshark |