Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A 48-Port Gigabit SFP Managed Switch with Network Advantage

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A

Enterprise-Class Fiber Connectivity with Advanced Layer 3 Capabilities

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A is a high-performance enterprise Layer 3 managed switch designed for organizations requiring secure, scalable, and high-density fiber connectivity. Equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, this switch is ideal for fiber-based access networks, aggregation deployments, server connectivity, and enterprise campus environments where reliable optical networking is essential.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and licensed with Network Advantage, the C9300-48S-A provides advanced routing, security, automation, and policy-based networking capabilities. Its modular uplink architecture allows flexible expansion with high-speed uplink modules, helping organizations adapt to future network requirements without replacing existing infrastructure.

High-Density Fiber Networking

With 48 dedicated SFP ports, the Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A is optimized for fiber-based environments requiring reliable optical connectivity. It supports various compatible SFP transceivers, enabling short-range and long-distance connections while offering flexibility for different network topologies.

Flexible Modular Uplink Architecture

The integrated modular uplink slot allows organizations to install optional uplink modules, including 1G, 10G, 25G, or higher-speed interfaces depending on network requirements. This flexibility helps protect infrastructure investments while supporting future bandwidth growth.

Enterprise-Class Performance

The switch provides up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and approximately 356 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring efficient handling of large volumes of traffic generated by enterprise applications, cloud services, storage systems, and data-intensive workloads.

Cisco IOS XE & Network Advantage

The Network Advantage license unlocks advanced enterprise features, including dynamic routing protocols, policy-based routing, enhanced segmentation, automation, and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). Cisco IOS XE provides a modern, programmable operating system for secure and intelligent network operations.

Cisco StackWise-480 Technology

The switch supports Cisco StackWise-480, enabling multiple Catalyst 9300 switches to function as a single logical unit with up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. This simplifies management, improves resiliency, and enables seamless network expansion.

Advanced Security Features

Security features include IEEE 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, Secure Boot, and Trustworthy Solutions. These technologies help protect network traffic, authenticate users, and secure enterprise infrastructure.

Intelligent Network Management

Administrators can manage the switch using Cisco Catalyst Center, CLI, Web UI, SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, and RESTCONF. These tools simplify deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation across enterprise networks.

Ideal Applications

Enterprise Campuses • Fiber LAN Networks • Network Aggregation • Data Center Edge • Server Connectivity • Government • Healthcare • Education • Retail • Hospitality • Corporate Networks