Product Type | Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 176 Gbps |
Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 496 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 130.95 Mpps |
Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 369.05 Mpps |
PoE Power Budget | 890 W |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Installed Power Supply Qty | 1 |
Max Supported Power Supply Qty | 2 |
Power Provided | 1100 Watt |
MTBF | 298,880 hours |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-320 |
ASIC Used | Cisco UADP 2.0 |
Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port Full PoE+ Switch, 4x10G Uplink (C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU)

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- Designed for enterprise scalability with StackWise-320 technology and powerful Layer 3 capabilities
- Delivers robust PoE+ power (890W) across 48 ports, ideal for modern, converged networks
- Built for security-focused environments with MACsec encryption, hardware trust module, and secure boot options
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port Full PoE+ Switch (C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU) is a stackable Layer 3 enterprise switch offering 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with an 890W PoE budget and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks. Powered by StackWise-320 and UADP 2.0, it delivers up to 496 Gbps switching capacity and 369.05 Mpps forwarding when stacked. Advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), 802.1x authentication, and security features like MACsec, Secure Boot, and Cisco Trust Anchor ensure robust network protection. Remote management via SNMP, RESTCONF, and CLI, along with support for redundant hot-swappable power, makes this switch ideal for scalable deployments in academic and commercial environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Cloud/Zero-Touch Provisioning | ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning), CoAP support |
Management Features | Cisco DNA optional, Smart Licensing, WebUI (via HTTP/HTTPS) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 19.2 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 15.5 lbs |
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) |
Status Indicators | Status, Blue Beacon LED |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 52 |
10/100/1000 Ports (PoE+) | 48 x RJ-45 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 10G SFP+ |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 LAN |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1/2, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, OSPFv3, MPLS, RIPng, MSDP, MSTP, PBR |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | 802.1x authentication, MAC authentication bypass |
Encryption Technologies | MACsec, 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES |
Secure Boot | Supported |
Cisco Trust Anchor Module | Supported |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | Yes, 5120 ACL entries |
SGT (Security Group Tagging) Caching | Supported |
FHS (First Hop Security) | Supported |
CoPP (Control Plane Policing) | Supported |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.1ae, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.3x, 802.1w, 1588v2, 802.1BA, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, RoHS, CE, VCCI, ICES-003, EN 55022/55024/55032, TCVN, CNS 13438 |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty with next business day hardware replacement |