Product Type | Modular Ethernet Switch |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
Model | C9300-48S-A |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | 16.89 lbs (7.66 kg) |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz |
Redundant Power Support | Yes (optional redundant power supply) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 103 Watts |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 48 GE SFP Ports Modular Switch C9300-48S-A

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- High port density and modular uplinks support scalable network growth.
- TAA-compliant design ensures suitability for secure and regulated environments.
- Part of Cisco’s Catalyst 9300 Series, delivering trusted enterprise-grade performance.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48S-A is a high-performance switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and a modular uplink design, offering flexibility for fiber-based deployments. Designed to support TAA compliance, it is a strong candidate for regulated industries and public sector use. With enterprise-grade scalability and modular expansion to meet evolving network demands, this model is positioned as a long-term edge access investment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support | No (wired switch) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Energy Efficient Ethernet | IEEE 802.3az compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
Secure Boot | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (hardware-based) |
Trustworthy Systems | Yes (TPM embedded) |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 |
Port Type | SFP (Gigabit Ethernet) |
Uplink Interface Options | Modular uplink (Network Modules) |
Uplink Module Support | Yes (4x 1G/10G/40G ports supported via optional network modules) |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console port, 1 x USB mini Type B console port |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A port |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps per port |
Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 x 17.5 x 1.73 in (44.5 x 44.5 x 4.4 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Fan-cooled (internal redundant fans) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, Web UI |
Cisco DNA License Tier | Essentials (A SKU indicates DNA Essentials license) |
License Subscription Term | 1, 3, or 5 years (optional) |
On-box Web UI | Yes |
Smart Licensing Support | Yes |
Zero-Touch Provisioning | Yes |