Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-A is a 48-port PoE+ Layer 3 enterprise switch designed for secure, scalable, and high-performance access deployments. With advanced routing and automation features powered by the Network Advantage software license, it’s an ideal choice for digital-ready enterprise networks requiring power delivery and full SD-Access integration.
Product Description
Cisco C9300-48P-A offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, supporting up to 30W per port for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and other networked devices. It features modular uplinks, giving flexibility to deploy 1G, 10G, or 40G connections based on enterprise needs. Backed by StackWise-480 technology, the switch allows stacking up to 8 units with a total bandwidth of 480 Gbps. The Network Advantage software license unlocks advanced Layer 3 capabilities, such as BGP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), and multicast. Cisco SD-Access readiness, TrustSec, and MACsec encryption make this switch a secure and future-proof investment.
Key Features
48x 1G PoE+ ports with IEEE 802.3at support
Up to 30W per port, total PoE budget up to 740W
StackWise-480 technology with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth
Modular uplinks supporting 1G/10G/40G interfaces
Network Advantage license with advanced Layer 3 routing
SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center integration
Enhanced security: MACsec, TrustSec, SGT-based policies
Modular, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Ideal for enterprise access, edge, and aggregation layers
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | C9300-48P-A |
| Port Count | 48x 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ethernet |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Per Port Power | Up to 30W |
| Total PoE Budget | Up to 740W (with dual PSU) |
| Uplink Options | Modular (1G/10G/40G) |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
| Software License | Network Advantage |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, PIM |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 261.9 Mpps |
| SD-Access Capable | Yes |
| MACsec Encryption | Yes |
| Power Supply | Modular, Redundant Supported |
| Fan Module | Modular, Redundant Supported |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Ports | PoE Support | Uplinks | Stack Bandwidth | SD-Access |
| C9300-48P-A | 48x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-48P-E | 48x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-48T-A | 48x 1G Data | No | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-24P-A | 24x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300L-48P-4X-A | 48x 1G PoE+ | Yes | 4x 10G Fixed | Not StackWise-480 | Yes |
