Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A 48-Port Gigabit Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A is an enterprise-class managed switch designed to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance networking for modern business environments. Featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet data ports, modular uplink support, and the Network Advantage software license, it is an excellent choice for campus, branch, and enterprise networks.

2. 48 Gigabit Ethernet Data Ports

The switch provides 48 Gigabit RJ-45 data ports for connecting desktops, servers, printers, and other network devices. Its non-PoE design makes it ideal for environments where power over Ethernet is not required, while still delivering reliable Gigabit connectivity.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Architecture

The C9300-48T-A includes a modular network module slot that supports a range of optional uplink modules, including 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G configurations. This flexibility allows businesses to adapt their network as bandwidth requirements grow.

4. Advanced Layer 3 Networking

With the included Network Advantage license, the switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing, intelligent traffic management, multicast services, and policy-based networking. These capabilities make it suitable for complex enterprise infrastructures.

5. High-Performance Switching

Built on Cisco’s enterprise switching platform, the C9300-48T-A delivers high switching capacity, wire-speed forwarding, and low-latency performance. It efficiently handles cloud applications, unified communications, virtualization, and business-critical workloads.

6. Enterprise-Grade Security

Cisco integrates advanced security technologies including Secure Boot, Trust Anchor, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, and secure authentication. These features help protect enterprise networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports automation, programmability, Cisco DNA Center integration, and centralized management. IT teams can efficiently deploy, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure through a unified platform.