Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-A 48-Port Multigigabit UPOE Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UN-A is a high-performance enterprise access switch designed for modern campus and branch networks. It features 48 multigigabit UPOE ports supporting speeds up to 5 Gbps, modular uplink capability, and the Network Advantage software license, making it ideal for Wi-Fi 6, IoT, and high-bandwidth business applications.

2. 48 Multigigabit UPOE Ports

The switch is equipped with 48 multigigabit Ethernet ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1G, 2.5G, and 5G speeds. Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) delivers power and data over a single cable, making it ideal for wireless access points, IP phones, surveillance cameras, and other powered devices.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Design

The C9300-48UN-A supports optional modular uplink network modules, allowing deployment of 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G uplink connectivity. This flexible architecture simplifies future network expansion while protecting existing infrastructure investments.

4. Advanced Layer 3 Networking

With the included Network Advantage license, the switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing, policy-based networking, multicast services, and intelligent traffic management. These capabilities help organizations build scalable and resilient enterprise networks.

5. High-Performance Enterprise Switching

Designed for demanding business environments, the C9300-48UN-A delivers high switching capacity and wire-speed forwarding for cloud applications, unified communications, virtualization, and other mission-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 safeguard enterprise infrastructure against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Running Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports automation, programmability, centralized management, and Cisco DNA Center integration. These capabilities simplify deployment, software updates, and day-to-day administration.

8. StackWise-480 Technology

The Catalyst 9300 Series supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing multiple compatible switches to operate as a single logical system. This enhances scalability, improves resiliency, and simplifies network management for growing organizations.