Catalyst 9300L Series PoE+ Enterprise Access Switch

Product Description

The Cisco C9300L-48P-4X-A is a fixed-uplink enterprise access switch from the Catalyst 9300L Series, designed to deliver reliable Gigabit connectivity, integrated PoE+ power, and enterprise-grade Layer 3 features for modern campus and branch networks.

It provides 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks, enabling high-speed aggregation and efficient connectivity for wireless access points, IP telephony, and surveillance devices. With StackWise-320 support, Cisco IOS-XE software, and advanced security capabilities, this model offers scalable performance and simplified network management for growing enterprise infrastructures.

Model Type

Enterprise Layer 3 Gigabit Access Switch with PoE+, Fixed 10G Uplinks, and StackWise-320

Category

Networking – Enterprise Campus Access Switching

Key Features

48 Gigabit PoE+ Access Ports — Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet with up to 30W per port for powering access points, IP phones, and cameras.

Fixed 4×10G SFP+ Uplinks — Provides high-speed fiber uplink connectivity for distribution or core switching layers.

Enterprise Switching Performance — Delivers switching capacity around 176 Gbps with strong forwarding throughput for access-layer deployments.

StackWise-320 Technology — Enables stacking multiple switches for simplified management and up to 320 Gbps stacking bandwidth.

Advanced Layer 3 Features — Supports routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for routed access and scalable network segmentation.

Integrated Security & Segmentation — Includes MACsec encryption, TrustSec policies, ACLs, and authentication features for secure enterprise access.

PoE Power Budget — Provides around 505W PoE budget, expandable with additional power supplies for higher-density deployments.

Cisco IOS-XE & Automation Ready — Supports modern programmability tools such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, telemetry, and Cisco DNA Center integration.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise Access Layer Networks — Reliable connectivity for office floors, branch networks, and campus wiring closets.

Wireless Infrastructure Support — Provides power and bandwidth for Wi-Fi access points and edge devices.

VoIP & Surveillance Deployments — Integrated PoE+ simplifies installations for phones and cameras.

Secure Routed Access Networks — Layer 3 routing enables segmentation and scalable campus design.