Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Stackable Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 20.04 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 1100 Watt |
Redundant Power Support | Optional |
Hot-Swappable Power Supply | Yes |
MTBF | 198,647 hours |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 476.19 Mpps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Packet Buffer Size | 16 MB |
PoE Budget | 645 W |
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) | UPOE |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port 5G UPOE Switch C9300-48UN-10A



Key Benefits

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- Ten-year Network Advantage license included, providing long-term value and feature upgrades without recurring fees
- Multi-speed UPOE ports (up to 5 Gbps) enable support for high-bandwidth PoE devices and future-proof expansion
- Enterprise-grade resilience with high MTBF (198,647 hours), hot-plug PSU, and optional power redundancy for uninterrupted uptime
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch C9300-48UN-10A is a 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch delivering superior performance with 48 Ultra PoE (UPOE) ports supporting speeds up to 5 Gbps. Designed for converged access networks, it supports full-duplex operation, advanced routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, and integrates with Cisco StackWise-480 technology for seamless stacking. The maximum switching capacity reaches 640 Gbps, with a forwarding rate of 476.19 Mpps, powered by 8 GB RAM and 16 GB flash memory. Built for reliability, it features a hot-pluggable power supply rated at 1100W and has an MTBF of 198,647 hours. Enhanced security functions, including MACsec encryption and 802.1x authentication, ensure compliance and protection in enterprise settings.
With TAA compliance, a 10-year Network Advantage license, and intelligent support for Flexible NetFlow, this model suits large-scale, secure deployments across evolving enterprise infrastructures. Its 645W PoE budget and StackPower capabilities further solidify its efficiency and scalability in dynamic network environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications & Standards | FCC Part 15 A, CISPR 22/24, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS, VCCI Class A, EN 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, BSMI Class A, AS/NZS 3548 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | MACsec (128-bit AES) |
Authentication | 802.1x authentication |
Access Control | ACL support |
Virtual Segmentation | Private VLAN, VRF |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 |
Port Type | 100/1000/2.5G/5GBase-T (RJ-45, UPOE) |
Expansion Slots | 1 x Expansion Slot |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 22.2 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Operating Temperature Range | 23 °F to 113 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40 °F to 158 °F |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | 3 internal fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | SNMP 1/2c/3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Bundled License | Cisco Network Advantage – 10 years |
Included Cloud Features | Cisco DNA Center compatibility, Flexible NetFlow, integrated Wireshark |
Routing & Layer 3 Features
Supported Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, OSPFv3, Bidirectional PIM, MSDP, PBR, RIPng, MPLS |
SVI Support | Up to 2000 Switched Virtual Interfaces |
IPv4 Routing Table Entries | 32000 |
IPv6 Routing Table Entries | 16000 |
VLANs Supported | Up to 4000 VLAN IDs |
Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64000 |