Model | Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U-E-UL |
Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Weight | 17.02 lbs |
Power Supply | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Installed Power Supply Units | 1 |
Max Supported Power Supply Units | 2 |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Provided | 1100 Watt |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Total PoE Budget | 822 W |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Packet Buffer Size | 16 MB |
MTBF | 227,410 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port UPOE Switch, Network Essentials (C9300-48U-E-UL)

Key Benefits

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- High PoE budget (822W) supports a wide range of modern powered devices, reducing the need for separate power infrastructure.
- Robust Layer 3 features and StackWise-480 scalability make it ideal for high-performance enterprise environments.
- UL certification and TAA compliance ensure suitability for regulated or government applications.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, model C9300-48U-E-UL, is an enterprise-class Layer 3 switch featuring 48 UPOE-enabled Gigabit Ethernet ports. Built for scalability, performance, and resiliency, it offers up to 128 Gbps switching capacity and supports StackWise-480 technology delivering up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Designed for power-intensive operations, this switch delivers a substantial PoE budget of 822W, ideal for supporting devices like access points and surveillance systems.
Equipped with comprehensive Layer 3 protocol support—including OSPF, VRRP, and policy-based routing—it ensures dynamic routing and traffic efficiency. The switch features secure access options like 802.1x authentication and embedded Wireshark, along with Flexible NetFlow for traffic visibility. The 1U rack-mountable chassis, jumbo frame support up to 9198 bytes, and redundant power option ensure durability and continuous operations in professional environments.
With 8GB RAM and 16GB flash, robust remote management capabilities, and TAA and UL compliance, the C9300-48U-E-UL stands out as a powerful access layer solution for government, education, and enterprise networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | BRAZIL / CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3at, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024, FCC Part 15 A |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, PBR, RIPng |
Authentication | 802.1x authentication |
Security Features | Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, Private VLAN, VLAN Double Tagging, Control Plane Policing (CoPP) |
Traffic Analysis | Flexible NetFlow (FNF), Embedded Wireshark |
Encryption Algorithms | AES 128-bit |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
VLANs Supported | 4000 VLAN IDs, 2000 SVIs |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 (UPOE) |
Interface Type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Aggregate Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 190.48 Mpps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Expansion Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) |
Additional Interfaces | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 17.5 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | 3 fans included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP 1/2c/3, RMON, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Operating System | Cisco IOS Universal |
System Requirements | Cisco IOS Universal |
Service & Support | Limited lifetime warranty with next business day replacement and 90-day technical support |