Description
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A with 48× Gigabit ports, 2x PSU, and 3x fans. High-performance stackable enterprise switch for secure and scalable networks.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
| Model | C9300-48T-A |
| Product Type | Enterprise Stackable Managed Network Switch |
| Ports | 48 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Fans | 3 × Cooling Fans (modular, hot-swappable) |
| Power Supply | 2 × PSU (redundant, hot-swappable) |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Compliance & Safety | FCC Part 15, CE, UL Listed (I.T.E.), EAC, RoHS, CCC, VCCI |
| Certifications | MSIP-REM-TNY-C9300, UL E187300, Anatel, CSA, CE |
| Manufacturing Origin | Made in China |
| Manufacturing Date | 2018-11-30 (from label reference) |
Product Features
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48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with enterprise-class switching performance.
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Dual hot-swappable PSUs for power redundancy and uptime reliability.
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3x modular cooling fans for efficient thermal management.
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Advanced Layer 3 routing and enterprise-class security features.
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StackWise-480 technology for high-performance stacking.
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Seamless integration with Cisco DNA Center for automation and analytics.
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Built for scalability, security, and high-density enterprise environments.
General Product Information
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A is an enterprise-class stackable switch designed to deliver high performance, scalability, and reliability in modern IT infrastructures. Featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2x hot-swappable redundant PSUs, and 3x modular fans, this switch is optimized for business-critical workloads where uptime and reliability are non-negotiable.
Part of Cisco’s industry-leading Catalyst 9300 Series, the C9300-48T-A provides advanced Layer 3 features, secure segmentation, automation, and simplified management via Cisco DNA Center. Its StackWise-480 architecture allows for stackable deployment, making it easy to scale networks without compromising performance.
Designed for medium-to-large enterprises, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments, this switch ensures secure, high-speed connectivity while offering future-proof features such as modular power and cooling redundancy. With certifications including FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, and more, the C9300-48T-A is trusted worldwide for enterprise-grade networking.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Model | C9300-48T-A |
| Form Factor | Rackmount 1U |
| Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| Stackable | Yes – Cisco StackWise-480 technology |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps |
| Fans | 3 × Hot-swappable cooling fans |
| Power Supply | 2 × Redundant hot-swappable PSUs |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed features |
| Management | Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, WebUI |
| Compliance | FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, EAC, CCC, VCCI |
| Country of Origin | China |
Compatible Products
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Cisco DNA Center for advanced network automation.
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 StackWise modules.
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Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Wi-Fi 6 access points.
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Cisco VoIP phones, IP cameras, and security appliances.
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Compatible with enterprise servers, routers, and firewalls.
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise office networks with hundreds of connected users.
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Campus deployments with stackable expansion requirements.
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Data centers and server farms requiring redundancy.
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Hybrid cloud environments with automated orchestration.
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Secure corporate LAN and WAN edge deployments.
Comparison Angle
Compared to the older Catalyst 3850 series, the Cisco C9300-48T-A offers higher switching capacity, advanced security, StackWise-480 stackability, and modular redundancy. With dual PSUs and triple fans, it ensures business continuity while offering automation and insights via Cisco DNA Center, making it superior to competitors in the same class.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Cisco C9300-24T-A (24-port model).
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 PoE+ variants for powering devices directly.
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Cisco Catalyst 9400 modular switches for large-scale networks.
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Cisco rackmount kits, power distribution units (PDUs), and UPS systems.
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Cisco wireless controllers and Wi-Fi 6 access points.