The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4G-E is a stackable, managed enterprise switch offering 48 Gigabit ports with flexible 1 Gb uplinks, advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, robust security, and scalable stack performance for access and distribution networks.
Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48T-4G-E is an enterprise-class stackable managed switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 9300L Series, designed to deliver high-density Gigabit connectivity and flexible uplink options. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four fixed 1 Gb SFP uplinks, this switch addresses diverse wired access requirements in campus, branch, and enterprise LAN environments. It runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license, offering robust Layer 2 and essential Layer 3 capabilities, advanced security, and automation tools
Model Type: Stackable Managed Ethernet Switch (Layer 2 / Basic Layer 3)
Series: Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series – Network Essentials License – Designed for enterprise access-layer and distribution-layer switching.
Key Features
• 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports – High-density Gigabit copper ports for connecting end devices such as PCs, servers, and APs.
• 4 × 1 Gbps Fixed SFP Uplink Ports – Flexible fiber or copper uplinks for backbone or core connectivity.
• Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials – Provides robust enterprise-grade operating system features with rich management, security, and automation capabilities.
• StackWise-320 Technology – Up to 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, enabling up to 8 switches to operate as a single logical unit with simplified management and redundancy.
• Layer 2 + Basic Layer 3 Features – Supports VLANs, static routing, RIP, EIGRP stub, OSPF, ACLs, QoS, PBR, and multicast features for flexible deployment.
• High MAC & Routing Scale – Up to 32,000 MAC addresses, 32,000 IPv4 routes, and 16,000 IPv6 routes for large and segmented networks.
• Advanced Security & Automation – Includes features such as 802.1X, MACsec, CoPP, SXP, PnP/Open PnP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gRPC/YANG, telemetry, and sampled NetFlow for monitoring and automated configuration.
• Large VLAN & SVI Support – Up to 4,094 VLAN IDs and support for 1,000 SVIs.
• Energy-Efficient Design – Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet for reduced power consumption.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ports | 48 × Gigabit RJ-45 + 4 × 1G Fixed SFP uplinks |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~77.38 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | Up to 32,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | Up to 16,000 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB |
| VLAN IDs | Up to 4,094 |
| SVI Support | Up to 1,000 |
| DRAM | 8 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| Uplink Type | 4 × 1 Gbps SFP |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Operating Temp | Typical enterprise range (~-5 °C to +45 °C) |
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise Access Layer – High-density access for campus and branch offices, handling wired endpoints and uplinks to distribution or core.
• Distribution or Aggregation Layer – Combine multiple access switches into a single stack for simplified management and redundancy.
• Basic Layer 3 Routing & Segmentation – Supports static routing and protocol-assisted routing for optimized network segmentation.
• Secure, Managed Networks – Ideal where enhanced security features and automation are required for enterprise deployments.
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