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

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM-A is a high-performance enterprise switch built for organizations that require advanced networking, high-speed connectivity, and superior Power over Ethernet capabilities. It combines multigigabit access ports, modular uplink flexibility, and the Network Advantage license to support modern campus, branch, and enterprise deployments.

2. High-Speed Multigigabit Access Ports

The switch features 48 multigigabit UPOE ports, including 36 ports supporting up to 2.5 Gbps and 12 ports supporting up to 10 Gbps. This flexible port configuration is ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP cameras, high-performance workstations, and other bandwidth-intensive devices.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Architecture

The C9300-48UXM-A includes a modular network module slot that supports optional 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G uplink modules. This modular design allows organizations to scale network bandwidth as business requirements grow.

4. Advanced Layer 3 Networking

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

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Delivering a switching capacity of 580 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 431.54 Mpps, the C9300-48UXM-A provides wire-speed performance for cloud applications, unified communications, virtualization, and other 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 infrastructure from unauthorized access and evolving cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports centralized management, automation, programmability, and Cisco DNA Center integration. IT administrators can efficiently deploy, monitor, and maintain enterprise networks from a single management platform.

8. StackWise-480 Scalability

The Catalyst 9300 Series supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing multiple compatible switches to operate as one logical unit with up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. This simplifies management while improving resiliency and scalability.