Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E 48-Port Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4X-E is an enterprise-class managed switch built for secure, scalable, and high-performance networking. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet data ports, four fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports, and the Network Essentials software license, making it an excellent choice for enterprise campuses, branch offices, and growing business networks.

2. 48 Gigabit Ethernet Data Ports

The switch provides 48 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports for connecting computers, servers, printers, and other wired devices. Its non-PoE design is ideal for environments where network devices have independent power sources, helping reduce deployment costs.

3. Four Fixed 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports

The C9300L-48T-4X-E includes four fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports that also support 1G SFP transceivers. These high-speed uplinks provide reliable fiber connectivity to aggregation and core switches while improving overall network bandwidth.

4. Network Essentials Software

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

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Powered by Cisco’s UADP ASIC architecture, the switch delivers up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring wire-speed data forwarding for cloud applications, unified communications, virtualization, and business-critical workloads.

6. Advanced Security Features

Cisco integrates enterprise-grade security technologies including Secure Boot, Trust Anchor, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure authentication to protect enterprise infrastructure from cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Running Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports Cisco DNA Center integration, automation, programmability, and centralized management. These capabilities simplify deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and software updates across enterprise networks.

8. StackWise-320 Technology

Cisco StackWise-320 technology enables multiple compatible Catalyst 9300L switches to operate as a single logical system. This enhances scalability, simplifies management, and improves network resiliency for expanding business environments.