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Cisco C9300-48P-A

Cisco · Access Switches · cisco-catalyst-9300-series · Model C9300-48P-A

Campus LAN access switch with 48 × PoE+ ports — Catalyst 9300 Series (Network Advantage).

Ports
48
Speed
1G
Capacity
256 Gbps (standalone); up to 736 Gbps (stacked)

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Product overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-A is a stackable campus LAN access switch with 48 × 1G PoE+ copper downlinks and modular uplinks, Network Advantage licensed. Designed for enterprise wiring closets that need resilient PoE access for phones, APs, and cameras. Suitable for campus and branch access designs; smaller sites may use it, but SMB is a use case — not the primary product class.

Technical specifications

Key specifications for this model.

ModelC9300-48P-A
Manufacturer modelC9300-48P-A
Display modelC9300-48P-A
Layeraccess-poe
Port count48
Downlink / data ports48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ auto-sensing
Uplink portsC9300-NM-4G
Port speed1G
Switching capacity256 Gbps (standalone); up to 736 Gbps (stacked)
Forwarding rate190.47 Mpps (standalone); 547.62 Mpps (stacked)
Stacking480 Gbps
Power supplyPWR-C1-1100WAC-P
Dimensions1.73" x 17.5" x 17.7" (4.4 x 44.5 x 44.9 cm) with PSU
Weight16.73 lb (7.59 kg)
AvailabilityQuote on request

Key features

48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ downlinks Modular uplink architecture StackWise-480 / StackPower capable platform class Network Advantage (-A) license tier

Deployment scenarios

Enterprise campus access layers, building refreshes, and branch sites that standardize on Catalyst 9300 PoE access.

Suitable for campus and branch access closets feeding user devices, wireless APs, IP phones, and cameras within the available PoE budget.

Technical selection notes

Key considerations when selecting C9300-48P-A: confirm PoE budget vs endpoint draw, uplink module choice, stacking needs, and Advantage feature requirements. For exact configuration and availability, request a quote.

Not recommended for

Not recommended when a non-PoE access model is sufficient, when industrial hardened hardware is required, or when a different Catalyst SKU better matches port speed or uplink needs.

Related / alternative models

Same-brand family first, then same deployment role, then cross-brand equivalents when useful. Different power/optic technologies are labeled explicitly.

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FAQ

What ports does C9300-48P-A provide?

48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ copper downlinks with a modular uplink network-module slot, per Cisco Catalyst 9300 positioning for the C9300-48P platform.

What PoE capability should I plan for?

C9300-48P is a PoE+ access platform. Available PoE budget depends on the installed power supply (Cisco documents 437 W with the default 715 W AC supply, with higher budgets when upgraded supplies are used). Confirm endpoint draw before ordering.

Does C9300-48P-A support stacking?

Catalyst 9300 platforms support StackWise-480 and StackPower. Confirm stack membership and power-stack needs for your design when requesting a quote.

What does the -A license suffix mean?

The -A SKU indicates Network Advantage licensing on Catalyst 9300, which enables a richer Layer 3 / policy feature set than Network Essentials (-E). Choose based on required software features.

What should I send for a quotation?

Share quantity, preferred condition, uplink module preference, PoE load estimate, and whether stacking is required. For exact configuration and availability, request a quote.

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