Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48P-4G-E 48-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48P-4G-E is an enterprise-class managed switch designed to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance networking for modern business environments. It features 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, four fixed 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, and the Network Essentials software license, making it an excellent choice for campus, branch, and enterprise 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 powering IP phones, wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while reducing cabling complexity and deployment costs.

3. Four Fixed 1G SFP Uplink Ports

Equipped with four dedicated 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, the C9300L-48P-4G-E offers reliable fiber connectivity to aggregation or core switches. These fixed uplinks provide stable, high-speed communication for enterprise networks.

4. Network Essentials Software

The included Network Essentials license delivers enterprise-class Layer 2 switching and essential Layer 3 capabilities. It enables secure connectivity, intelligent traffic management, and simplified network administration for growing organizations.

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Built on Cisco’s UADP architecture, the switch delivers high switching performance with up to 104 Gbps switching capacity and 77.38 Mpps forwarding rate in standalone mode. It is optimized for cloud applications, voice, video, and wireless networking.

6. Advanced Security Features

Cisco integrates enterprise-grade security technologies including Secure Boot, Trust Anchor, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, and secure authentication. These features help protect enterprise networks against 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 configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure from a unified platform.

8. StackWise-320 Scalability

The Catalyst 9300L Series supports Cisco StackWise-320 technology, allowing up to eight compatible switches to operate as a single logical unit. This improves resiliency, simplifies administration, and enables seamless network expansion.