Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-A 48-Port PoE+ Network Advantage Switch| Enterprise Access Layer Switch with 437W PoE Budget
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-A is a high-performance enterprise access switch designed for modern campus, branch, and enterprise networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, this model delivers 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, a 437W PoE power budget, advanced Layer 3 capabilities, and Cisco Network Advantage licensing.
Built for security, scalability, IoT connectivity, and cloud-managed environments, the C9300-48P-A supports StackWise-480 technology with up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth, enabling organizations to simplify management while improving network resiliency.
Provides 48 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports capable of powering:
- Wireless Access Points
- IP Cameras
- VoIP Phones
- IoT Devices
- Access Control Systems
The included 715W AC power supply delivers up to 437W of PoE power for high-density device deployments.
Includes advanced enterprise networking features:
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- BGP
- VRF
- Policy-Based Routing
- Advanced Security Functions
- Up to 8 switches per stack
- 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Simplified management
- High availability architecture
Supports:
- MACsec Encryption
- Secure Boot
- Trust Anchor Technology
- 802.1X Authentication
- DHCP Snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
Compatible with optional uplink modules:
- C9300-NM-4G
- C9300-NM-8X
- C9300-NM-2Q
Supporting 1G, 10G, and 40G uplink connectivity.
| Specification | C9300-48P-A |
|---|---|
| Product Model | C9300-48P-A |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
| PoE Budget | 437W |
| Power Supply | 715W AC |
| Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| MAC Addresses | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | 32,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 |
| Multicast Routes | 8,000 |
| Software License | Network Advantage |
| Management | Cisco IOS XE |
| StackWise-480 | Supported |
| StackPower | Supported |
Organizations upgrading their campus infrastructure require a switch that delivers performance, security, and future-ready scalability.
The C9300-48P-A provides:
- Enterprise-grade Layer 3 routing
- Advanced network segmentation
- High-density PoE deployment
- Secure IoT integration
- Cloud and SD-Access readiness
- Long lifecycle investment protection
It is ideal for:
- Enterprise campuses
- Government agencies
- Healthcare networks
- Education institutions
- Manufacturing facilities
- Large office environments
| Feature | C9300-48P-A | C9300-48T-A |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 48 x PoE+ | 48 x Data Ports |
| PoE Support | Yes | No |
| PoE Budget | 437W | N/A |
| Network Advantage License | Yes | Yes |
| Layer 3 Routing | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | APs, Cameras, Phones | Standard Data Networks |
Choose C9300-48P-A if your network requires power delivery to connected devices.
Choose C9300-48T-A if you only need Ethernet connectivity without PoE requirements.
Powering:
- Cisco IP Phones
- Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
- Security Cameras
Supporting:
- IoT Sensors
- Access Control Systems
- Building Automation
Providing secure connectivity for:
- Medical Devices
- Wireless Infrastructure
- Surveillance Systems
Connecting:
- Smart Classrooms
- Wireless Networks
- Video Surveillance
The "A" indicates the switch includes the Cisco Network Advantage license, providing advanced Layer 3 routing and enterprise services.
Yes. The switch provides PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) with up to 437W total available power.
Yes. Cisco StackWise-480 supports stacking up to eight Catalyst 9300 switches with 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
Supported uplink modules include:
- C9300-NM-4G
- C9300-NM-8X
- C9300-NM-2Q
These provide flexible 1G, 10G, and 40G uplink options.
Yes. The Catalyst 9300 Series is widely deployed as an enterprise access layer switch for high-density wireless environments and modern campus networks.
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- 100% Tested Before Shipment
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