Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P-A: Enterprise-Grade 48-Port PoE+ Network Switch with Advanced Security Features
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P-A represents the pinnacle of stackable enterprise switching technology, offering 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability. As Cisco's leading stackable platform, it's specifically engineered for modern enterprise demands including advanced security, IoT integration, mobility solutions, and cloud connectivity. With an industry-leading stacking bandwidth of 480 Gbps and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) capabilities, this switch delivers unparalleled performance for high-density enterprise networks.
Advanced Network Architecture and Performance Capabilities
The Catalyst 9300-48P-A features 48 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing robust connectivity for enterprise-level deployments. Built on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane 2.0 architecture, this switch supports:
- High-density 802.11ac Wave2 optimization
- Flexible uplink architecture
- Native container hosting capabilities
- Advanced x86 CPU architecture with enhanced memory
Power and Physical Specifications
Designed for efficient power management, this rack-mountable switch offers:
- Power consumption: 715W
- Dimensions: 1.7" (H) x 17.5" (W) x 17.5" (D)
- Weight: 16.73 lb
- Cisco StackPower® technology
- Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE®) support
- PoE+ capability across all ports
Enterprise-Grade Security and Management Features
The C9300-48P-A incorporates advanced security features through:
- Open Cisco IOS XE with programmability
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) integration
- Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA™) support
- Policy-based automation from edge to cloud
- Unified management of wired and wireless networks
- Network virtualization and segmentation capabilities
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability
- 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Layer 2 switching capabilities
- StackWise® virtual technology support
- Nonstop forwarding with stateful switchover (NSF/SSO)
- Advanced security and IoT convergence
Network Management and Deployment
The switch offers simplified network management through:
- Automated device deployment
- Centralized management interface
- Group-based policy management
- Context-based analytics
- Flexible stacking options
- Comprehensive monitoring capabilities