Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT | Part #: CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT
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About the Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch
The Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E delivers 48 ports of 1G Gigabit connectivity paired with 4 uplink ports supporting 1G/10G SFP+ speeds, making it a high-density access-layer solution for enterprise data centers and campus networks. This Cisco switch combines a switching capacity of 176 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, enabling wire-speed performance across distributed workloads. Network engineers deploying medium-to-large switching fabrics will appreciate the Catalyst 9300 Series architecture, which scales efficiently through StackWise-480 technology—supporting up to 8 stack members with 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth for seamless multi-switch clustering.
Built on Cisco's UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) ASIC, the C9300-48T-4X-E runs Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials (E) licensing and provides 4 GB of DRAM, 16 GB of flash storage, and a 32,000-entry MAC address table with support for 4,094 VLANs. The 1RU form factor fits standard rack deployments, while field-replaceable modular power supplies (350W or 715W AC options) and fan tray ensure operational flexibility. Part number CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT is the definitive SKU for procurement and inventory tracking.
Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Campus access-layer switching for multi-building office networks requiring high port density and stackable scalability
- Data center Top-of-Rack (ToR) connectivity consolidating 48 server and storage nodes with dedicated uplinks to distribution layer
- Branch office and retail environments where reliable 1G edge connectivity and modular power options reduce operational overhead
- VLAN segmentation and MAC address learning for secure multi-tenant or departmental traffic isolation across 4,094 supported VLANs
- Stacked deployments leveraging StackWise-480 bandwidth to collapse multiple physical switches into a single logical unit
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT |
| Part Number | CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Speed | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9300-48T-E |
| Product Line | Catalyst 9300 Series |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1G RJ-45 (data only, no PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-480 |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| License Level | Network Essentials (E) |
| ASIC | Cisco UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| Flash Storage | 16 GB |
| Power Supply | Modular, field-replaceable (350W or 715W AC options) |
| Fan Module | Field-replaceable modular fan tray |
| Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| IPv6 Support | Yes (dual-stack IPv4/IPv6) |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec, MACsec (AES-128), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard |
| Telemetry and Analytics | Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), NetFlow, IPFIX, streaming telemetry |
| Management Compatibility | Cisco DNA Center, NETCONF/YANG, REST API, SNMP, CLI |
Frequently Asked Questions about Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch
What does the Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch do?
The Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch?
Key specifications for the Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch: new condition; series Catalyst 9300; ports 48x 1G RJ45; software Network Essentials (E); power supply Modular; fans Modular; stacking Supported. Manufacturer part number CISCO-C9300-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9300-48-PORT. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Catalyst 9300 C9300-48T-4X-E 48-Port Gigabit Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.