🌐 Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM-A Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM-A is a 48-port multigigabit (mGig) switch with modular uplinks, part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, the industry’s leading stackable enterprise switching platform. Designed for high-performance access, security, and automation, this model is optimized for Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments, high-density workspaces, and next-gen enterprise networks.

⭐ Key Features

• 48 × Multigigabit (1G/2.5G/5G/10G) Ethernet ports

• Modular uplink options (4 × 10G/25G/40G/100G depending on module)

• UPoE+/PoE+ support – up to 1,440W power budget

• Powered by Cisco UADP 2.0XL ASIC for programmability and advanced features

• StackWise-480/StackWise-1T technology – up to 1Tbps stack bandwidth

• Switching capacity: 1.28 Tbps

• Forwarding rate: 952 Mpps

• License: Network Advantage (A)

📊 Technical Specifications

Hardware

• Ports: 48 × mGig (1/2.5/5/10G) Ethernet with PoE+/UPOE+

• Uplinks: Modular uplink slot (supports 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G modules)

• PoE Budget: Up to 1440W

• Default Power Supply: Dual redundant (varies by config)

• Stacking: StackWise-480 or StackWise-1T (up to 8 switches)

• Fans: Hot-swappable, redundant

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: 952 Mpps

Software & Features

• License: Network Advantage (A) – full advanced Layer 3 features

• Layer 2/3: VLANs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, VRF-Lite

• Automation: Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF

• Security:

  • MACsec-256 encryption

  • TrustSec, 802.1X, SGT (Security Group Tags)

  • Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)

• Virtualization: MPLS, VXLAN, LISP support

• QoS: Advanced per-port, per-queue policies for latency-sensitive traffic

Physical

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.73 × 17.5 × 21.5 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 54.6 cm)

• Weight: ~20 lbs (9 kg)

🚀 Why Choose the C9300-48UXM-A?

• Future-ready access switch – supports Wi-Fi 6/6E and next-gen devices.

• Multigigabit support – delivers high performance over existing cabling.

• Enterprise-grade security with MACsec-256 and TrustSec.

• High scalability – stack up to 8 switches with 1 Tbps bandwidth.

• Advanced routing & programmability with Network Advantage license.

✅ The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM-A is the ideal enterprise access switch for organizations needing high-capacity, secure, and scalable multigigabit networking.