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 |
Internal Power Supply | Hot-plug |
Optional Redundant Power | Yes |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 198,647 hours |
Included Software | Cisco Network Essentials (10 years) |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-10E 48-Port 5GbE Network Essentials Switch



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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
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-6, CCC, ICES-003 Class A, EN 61000-4-5, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, BSMI Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 300 386, TVCN 7317, VCCI V-3/2009 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Security Protocols | IEEE 802.1x, CoPP |
Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), RIPng |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
IPv4 Routing Table Size | 32000 entries |
IPv6 Routing Table Size | 16000 entries |
VLAN Support | 4000 VLAN IDs, 2000 switched virtual interfaces (SVIs) |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Access Control List (ACL) Support | Yes |
Encryption Algorithms | 128-bit AES |
Traffic Monitoring | Flexible NetFlow (64,000 entries) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 |
Port Types | 48 x 100/1000/2.5G/5GBase-T (UPOE) |
Expansion Slots | 1 x expansion slot (1 free) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Interface Type | RJ-45 |
Performance - Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps |
Performance - Forwarding Rate | 476.19 Mpps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 in x 22.2 in x 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Operating Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Humidity Storage Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Fans | 3 internal fans |
PoE Budget | 645 W |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | SNMP 1/2c/3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Cloud License Duration | 10 years |
Remote Management Features | Integrated Wireshark, FTP Client, QoS, RSPAN, VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q), Private VLAN |