Type | Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Weight | 7.45 kg |
Height | 1.73 in |
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 16.1 in |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
MTBF | 305870 hours |
Power Device Type | Power supply |
Network Device Type | Switch |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Model | C9300-48T-E |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port Gigabit Switch C9300-48T-E

Key Benefits

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- Designed for enterprise-level switching with advanced Layer 2/3 support and compliance to common protocols
- Built to last with an MTBF of over 305,000 hours and an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty from Cisco
- Secure and standards-compliant, integrating AES encryption, TAA compliance, and full IEEE protocol support
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-E is designed to deliver next-generation switching performance across complex network environments. Featuring 48 data-only Gigabit Ethernet ports, this Layer 2/3 switch supports a full suite of routing protocols—RIPv1, RIPv2, and RIPng—along with essential network management protocols like SNMP, RMON, and Syslog. With 8GB of RAM and 16GB of Flash Memory, it offers robust processing and storage capabilities.
The unit supports a 32,000-entry MAC address table and jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes, enhancing high-volume data transmission. AES 256-bit encryption ensures secure communication. With an MTBF over 305,000 hours, LED status indicators, and Cisco's Enhanced Lifetime Warranty, it is built for reliable enterprise usage. Measuring 1.73” H x 17.5” W x 16.1” D, this 7.45 kg switch fits standard racks and meets RoHS and TAA-compliance requirements—ideal for secure, high-demand environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / United States |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC, RoHS |
Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1w |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Protocols | AES-256 |
Access Control | 802.1X, MACsec encryption (Hardware ready) |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 48 |
Ethernet Port Types | 48 x 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
Port Type | Data-only ports (no PoE) |
Uplink Module Slots | 1 x Network Module slot (optional modules) |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps per port |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
Stacking Capability | Cisco StackWise-480 supported |
Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
Min Operating Temperature | -5 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 90% (noncondensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 93% (noncondensing) |
LED Indicators | Status indicators |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, RMON, Syslog |
Included Licensing | Network Essentials (subscription-based) |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
Other Features
Routing Protocols Supported | RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng |
Warranty | Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty |
UPC | 889728035743 |