Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | Catalyst C9300-48UN-1A |
Device Type | Layer 3 Managed Stackable Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Power Provided | 1100 W |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 198,647 hours |
Weight | 20.04 lbs |
Software Included | Cisco Network Advantage (1 year) |
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-1A 48-Port 5G UPOE Network Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-performance multi-gigabit UPOE switching—ideal for modern wireless and IoT deployments.
- Offers superior scalability and uptime with Cisco StackWise-480 and optional redundant power supply.
- Includes 1-year Network Advantage software to enable advanced automation, security, and cloud-ready features.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-1A is a next-generation enterprise-class stackable switch designed for high-density gigabit and multi-gigabit connectivity. Featuring 48 ports that support 100Mbps to 5Gbps with UPOE, it delivers exceptional bandwidth flexibility and power provisioning with a total PoE budget of up to 645W. Its modular architecture includes one expansion slot, hot-pluggable internal power supply, and optional power redundancy with up to 1100W provided, ensuring business continuity and energy efficiency. The switch supports a dense suite of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS, optimized for complex Layer 3 environments. It is housed in a compact rack-mountable 1U enclosure, making it ideal for enterprise edge and core deployments.
Advanced management via SNMP, CLI, NETCONF, and RESTCONF allows seamless integration into existing network infrastructures while maintaining high operational visibility. Security and automation are enhanced with built-in MACsec encryption, 802.1x authentication, policy-based routing, and Cisco’s StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies. The device provides high forwarding performance of 476.19 Mpps, VLAN scalability up to 4000 IDs, and extensive monitoring tools like Flexible NetFlow and integrated Wireshark. Backed by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty and 1-year Network Advantage software, the C9300-48UN-1A delivers a feature-rich and future-ready switching platform with exceptional total cost of ownership benefits.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP 1/2c/3, RESTCONF, NETCONF |
Supported Management Tools | Flexible NetFlow, Integrated Wireshark |
Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing with Network Advantage |
Software License Duration | 1 year |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 22.2 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
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) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 |
Port Type | 100/1000/2.5G/5GBase-T with UPOE |
PoE Standard | UPOE |
PoE Budget | 645 W |
Expansion Slots | 1 (Total) / 1 (Free) x Expansion Slot |
Additional Interfaces | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 476.19 Mpps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | 128-bit AES |
MACsec Support | Yes |
Authentication | IEEE 802.1x |
Access Restrictions | Access Control List (ACL) |
Control Plane Security | Control Plane Protection (CoPP) |
Segmentation | Private VLAN, Security Group Tag (SGT) Caching |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Electrical/EMI Standards | UL 60950-1, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 60950-1 |
Regulatory Standards | RoHS, CCC, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |