Product Type | Managed Switch |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
Model | C9300-48U-1A |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 7.72 Kg |
Power Supply Type | AC Power Supply |
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | Yes, UPOE |
Installed RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 227410 hours |
Cisco C9300-48U-1A 48-Port UPOE Switch, 8GB RAM, 1Gbps



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- Ideal for enterprise environments requiring high-density UPOE provisioning with 48 powered ports
- Complies with TAA and RoHS standards, making it suitable for government or regulatory contracts
- Includes long-term value support with Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware Warranty and proven reliability (MTBF over 227,000 hours)
Product Overview
The Cisco C9300-48U-1A is part of Cisco’s Catalyst 9300 Series, engineered for scalable, secure, and high-availability enterprise networks. This wired network switch offers exceptional performance with 48 UPOE-enabled Gigabit Ethernet ports and a data transfer rate of up to 1 Gbps. It incorporates AES 256-bit encryption, jumbo frame support up to 9198 bytes, and dynamic Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing.
Equipped with 8GB RAM and 16GB flash memory, the switch handles advanced networking functions with ease. Remote management is supported through SNMP, RMON, and Syslog. It holds a 32,000-entry MAC address table and features standard rack dimensions and LED status indicators for usability.
With an MTBF of 227,410 hours, TAA compliance, and operational range down to -5°C, the device is built for resilient deployment. Coupled with Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty, it provides dependable value across a range of enterprise scenarios.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | AES 256-bit |
Routing Protocols | RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 UPOE ports |
Uplink Module Slot | Modular (sold separately) |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2, Layer 3 |
LED Indicators | System, Link/Activity, Speed, PoE |
Auto-MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 Inch |
Depth | 16.1 Inch |
Height | 1.73 Inch |
Min Operating Temperature | -5 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow (field-replaceable fan tray) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, RMON, Syslog |
Cloud-Managed | Supported via Cisco DNA Center |
License Tier | Network Advantage |
License Type | Smart Licensing |