| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | C9300-48UN-10E |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Status Indicators | LED indicators |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory / Installed Size | 16 GB |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1x-Rev, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Power / Provided (W) | 1.1 KW |
| Uplink Port | Modular Uplinks |
| Power / Voltage Required | 115V to 240 VAC |
| MTBF | 198647 hours |
| Features | Dual-stack support for IPv4/IPv6 and dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations, for ease of IPv4-to-IPv6 migration. |
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-10E 48-Port 5GbE Network Essentials Switch

Key Benefits
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- Delivers high-speed multigigabit connectivity across 48 ports with UPOE for future-proof endpoint support
- Backed by Cisco Network Essentials 10-year software license, offering long-term value and feature stability
- Stackable with high resilience and performance using Cisco StackWise-480 and optional power redundancy
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-10E is a highly scalable, enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch optimized for access-layer networking. With 48 multigigabit ports supporting speeds up to 5Gbps and UPOE, it offers high bandwidth and power delivery for demanding connected devices. The integrated Cisco Network Essentials includes robust features for advanced routing, VLAN management, QoS, and security, all supported over a 10-year software period.
This rack-mountable 1U unit delivers a formidable switching capacity of 640 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 476.19 Mpps, along with a 645 W PoE budget. Designed for stackable deployment, it supports Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies for seamless bandwidth aggregation and redundancy. On the hardware side, it includes 8 GB RAM and 16 GB Flash, USB 2.0 support, jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes, and remote management via SNMP, CLI, RESTCONF, and NETCONF.
Ideal for high-traffic access environments, the C9300-48UN-10E includes support for IEEE 802.1x authentication, advanced routing protocols like OSPFv3 and PIM-SSM, up to 32,000 MAC entries, and a full suite of compliance certifications. Its advanced QoS, RSPAN, ACL support, and integrated Wireshark ensure visibility and control in large network environments. Optional redundant power and enhanced cooling (via 3 internal fans) further reinforce its mission-critical reliability.
Specifications
Primary Information
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | 5G copper;USB 3.0;USB 2.0 |
Service&Support
| Service & Support Type | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware Warranty |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | Y |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32000 |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
| Remote Management Protocol | DHCP; SNMP |
| Routing Protocol | RIPv2, RIPng |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Interfaces | 5G copper;USB 3.0;USB 2.0 |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.5 Inch |
| Depth | 19.1 Inch |
| Height | 1.73 Inch |
| Weight | 9.09 Kg |
Special Feature
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| RoHS | Y |
| COO | UNITED STATES |
| TAA compliance | Yes |