| 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 | 
 
              