Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Mounting Type | 19-inch rack |
Rack Units | 1U |
Power Supply | 1100W AC power supply (included) |
Redundant Power Support | Yes, optional |
Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
Total Number of Ports | 48 |
Weight | 7.9 kg (17.4 lbs) |
Cisco Meraki C9300-48UN-M 48-Port 5Gbps UPOE Switch


Key Benefits

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- Delivers exceptional throughput and performance for high-density enterprise networking with 48 5Gbps ports.
- Supports power-demanding devices with integrated UPOE and a robust 1100WAC power supply.
- Ideal for TAA-compliant environments and federal deployments, ensuring regulatory and sourcing transparency.
Product Overview
The Cisco Meraki C9300-48UN-M is a powerful Layer 3 switch engineered for high-density enterprise environments that demand fast connectivity and advanced power capabilities. Featuring 48 ports with 5Gbps throughput each, this model supports Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE), enabling support for power-intensive devices like VoIP phones, security cameras, and wireless access points. It includes a 1100W AC power supply to ensure sufficient and reliable power delivery across all ports.
Fully compliant with TAA (Trade Agreements Act) standards and manufactured in Mexico, the C9300-48UN-M supports government and enterprise applications requiring supply chain transparency and country-of-origin compliance. Seamlessly integrated with Meraki’s cloud-managed platform, this switch offers centralized management, real-time analytics, and layer 7 application visibility, greatly simplifying IT administration.
Built for scalability, the Meraki C9300 switch family meets the performance requirements of modern campus and branch networking. Whether upgrading infrastructure or deploying new, power-hungry edge devices, this model ensures robust, secure, and intelligent networking with minimal overhead.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Connectivity |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS-compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Policy Enforcement | 802.1X port-based authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping |
Access Control | MAC-based access control |
Network Segmentation | VLAN support, Private VLANs |
Traffic Visibility | Layer 7 application visibility and control |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 48 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45 UPOE ports |
Uplink Interfaces | Optional network module (4 x 10G or 25G SFP+) |
PoE Support | Yes |
PoE Standard | UPOE (802.3bt) |
PoE Budget | 740W (default), expandable up to 1440W with dual PSUs |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ45, 1 x USB (Type B) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A (for storage) |
Stacking Ports | 2 x StackWise-320 ports (320 Gbps stacking bandwidth) |
Stacking Capacity | Up to 8 switches |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.4 x 44.5 x 44.8 cm (1.73 x 17.52 x 17.64 in) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Sound Level | Fanless at low performance; variable fan speed at high load |
Cooling | Variable-speed fans with front-to-back airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard |
Cloud Features | Remote troubleshooting, firmware updates, network analytics |
License Required | Yes, Meraki Enterprise or Advanced license |
Included License | Not included – sold separately |