Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E 48-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E is an enterprise-grade managed switch designed for secure, scalable, and high-performance campus networking. It features 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, a modular uplink slot, and the Network Essentials software license, making it ideal for enterprise offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and branch deployments.

2. 48 Gigabit PoE+ Access Ports

The switch provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports that deliver both power and data over a single Ethernet cable. It is ideal for connecting IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while reducing installation complexity.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Design

The C9300-48P-E features a modular uplink slot that supports optional 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G Cisco network modules. This flexible design allows businesses to expand network bandwidth as their infrastructure grows.

4. Network Essentials Software

The included Network Essentials license provides enterprise-class Layer 2 switching with essential Layer 3 capabilities. It delivers secure access, intelligent traffic management, and simplified administration for modern business networks.

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Powered by Cisco’s UADP architecture, the switch delivers up to 256 Gbps switching capacity and 154.76 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring wire-speed operation for cloud applications, voice, video, and business-critical workloads.

6. Advanced Security Features

The switch includes Cisco Secure Boot, Trust Anchor technology, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure authentication to help protect enterprise infrastructure against modern cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Running Cisco IOS XE, the C9300-48P-E supports Cisco DNA Center integration, automation, programmability, and centralized management, enabling IT administrators to deploy and maintain enterprise networks efficiently.

8. StackWise-480 Technology

Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies allow multiple compatible Catalyst 9300 switches to operate as a single logical system. This improves scalability, resiliency, and simplifies network management.