Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HX-E 48-Port Multigigabit UPOE+ Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HX-E is a next-generation enterprise access switch engineered for high-performance campus and branch networks. It features 48 multigigabit UPOE+ ports, modular uplink capability, and the Network Essentials software license, making it ideal for modern wireless deployments and bandwidth-intensive applications.

2. 48 Multigigabit UPOE+ Ports

The switch is equipped with 48 multigigabit Ethernet ports supporting speeds of 100 Mbps, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G. Cisco UPOE+ technology delivers up to 90W per port, allowing it to power Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IP cameras, collaboration devices, and other high-power endpoints.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Design

The C9300X-48HX-E supports optional uplink network modules, enabling organizations to deploy 10G, 25G, 40G, or 100G uplink connectivity based on network requirements. This modular architecture provides flexibility for future infrastructure upgrades.

4. High-Performance Switching

Built on Cisco’s advanced switching architecture, the switch delivers exceptional throughput, high switching capacity, and wire-speed packet forwarding. It is designed to handle demanding enterprise workloads including cloud applications, unified communications, and large-scale data transfers.

5. Enterprise Security

Cisco integrates enterprise-grade security technologies including Secure Boot, MACsec encryption, Trust Anchor, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and advanced authentication features. These capabilities help protect business networks against unauthorized access and evolving cyber threats.

6. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports centralized management, automation, programmability, and integration with Cisco DNA Center. This simplifies deployment, monitoring, software updates, and day-to-day administration.

7. StackWise-1T Technology

The Catalyst C9300X Series supports Cisco StackWise-1T technology, enabling multiple compatible switches to function as a single logical unit. This improves scalability, simplifies management, and increases network resiliency with up to 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth.

8. Built for Future Networks

Designed to support emerging technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E, high-speed campus networking, IoT deployments, and software-defined access, the C9300X-48HX-E provides the bandwidth and power required for next-generation enterprise environments.