Product Type | Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switch |
Model Number | C9300L-48T-4G-E |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Installed Power Supply | 1 (hot-plug, internal) |
Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Provided | 350 Watt |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
MTBF | 387,860 hours |
System Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Warranty | Limited lifetime with next-business-day advance replacement |
Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4G-E 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers high port-density and uplink flexibility ideal for enterprise access switching
- Advanced Layer 3 stacking and routing capabilities reduce network complexity and enhance performance
- Lifetime warranty with next-business-day parts replacement lowers long-term total cost of ownership
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4G-E is a next-generation Layer 3 stackable switch featuring 48 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplink interfaces. Built with Cisco's StackWise Technology, it offers a flexible and scalable infrastructure for enterprise and campus network environments. With a switching capacity up to 424 Gbps when stacked and a forwarding rate of 315.48 Mpps, this switch is engineered for high-density environments requiring performance and redundancy.
It supports advanced routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP, includes a 32,000-entry MAC address table, and accommodates up to 4,094 VLANs. Features like MACsec, NetFlow, Energy Efficient Ethernet, and a 16MB packet buffer enhance both security and energy-efficiency. Management is simplified through SNMP, RESTCONF, and CLI, and dual-power options provide resilient uptime. Compliance with a wide range of IEEE and global standards ensures compatibility. A limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day replacement boosts ROI and long-term dependability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.3bz |
EMC & Safety Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, RoHS, CISPR 32/35 Class A |
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / Vietnam |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, RIPng, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, Policy-Based Routing, MSTP |
Access Control | 802.1X, MACsec, CoPP, PVLAN, FHS, ACLs |
Quality of Service (QoS) | Supported, with granular QoS policies |
Packet Buffer | 16 MB |
Security Standards | MACsec encryption, DoS Protection, DHCP Snooping, DAI |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 1000Base-X SFP |
Port Type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Stacking Support | Yes, Cisco StackWise Technology |
Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps (standalone), 424 Gbps (with stacking) |
Forwarding Rate | 77.38 Mpps (standalone), 315.48 Mpps (with stacking) |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 16.1 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 15.43 lbs |
Operating Temperature Range | Not specified |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RESTCONF, NETCONF |
Remote Monitoring | RMON 1 and 2 |
Management Features | Energy Efficient Ethernet, EEM, SPAN/RSPAN, Cisco Prime, NetFlow, Auto Smartports |
Software License Level | Network Essentials |