Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E 48-Port Gigabit UPOE Managed Switch with Modular Uplink, Network Essentials

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E

High-Power UPOE Networking for Enterprise Infrastructure

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E is a high-performance enterprise Layer 3 managed switch designed for organizations requiring reliable Gigabit connectivity, high-power UPOE, advanced routing, security, and scalable network management. It features 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet UPOE ports, enabling a single Ethernet connection to deliver both network connectivity and power to compatible devices.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and equipped with the Network Essentials license, the C9300-48U-E provides enterprise networking capabilities for Layer 3 routing, segmentation, automation, security, and network management. Its modular uplink architecture allows flexible connectivity to aggregation and core network infrastructure.

High-Performance Enterprise Switching

The C9300-48U-E delivers up to 208 Gbps switching capacity and 154.76 Mpps forwarding performance, helping provide efficient packet processing for enterprise applications. It is suitable for cloud services, unified communications, video conferencing, wireless infrastructure, surveillance, virtualization, and other business-critical workloads.

High-Power UPOE Connectivity

The UPOE-enabled Gigabit Ethernet ports allow compatible devices to receive both network connectivity and electrical power through Ethernet cabling. Higher power availability makes the platform suitable for demanding devices such as advanced wireless access points, high-performance IP phones, PTZ cameras, thin clients, IoT equipment, digital signage, and smart-building systems.

Flexible Modular Uplink Expansion

The modular uplink slot provides flexible connectivity to aggregation and core network layers. Organizations can select compatible uplink modules according to bandwidth and network topology requirements, helping support future expansion without replacing the complete access switch.

Designed for Modern Enterprise Deployments

The combination of Gigabit Ethernet, high-power UPOE, modular uplinks, advanced Layer 3 functionality, security, and stacking makes the C9300-48U-E suitable for demanding enterprise deployments. It can help simplify device installation by providing both data and power from the network switch while supporting centralized management and scalable network architecture.

Ideal Applications

Enterprise Campuses • Corporate Offices • Branch Offices • Wireless Access Points • IP Telephony • PTZ CCTV Cameras • IoT Networks • Digital Signage • Smart Buildings • Education • Healthcare • Government • Retail • Hospitality • Manufacturing