Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300 C9300-48P-A

The Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-48P-A is a high-performance, stackable enterprise switch delivering 48 PoE+ ports with 740W power budget for demanding network environments. Built on Cisco’s UADP ASIC architecture, it provides 1.28 Tbps switching capacity with ultra-low latency and advanced security features including MACsec encryption and TrustSec segmentation. The switch supports full stack bandwidth of 480 Gbps, enabling seamless scalability up to 8 units. Key differentiators include perpetual PoE+ power, DNA Center integration for simplified management, advanced analytics with telemetry, and future-ready programmability through APIs. Its modular uplink design accommodates 10G/25G/40G connectivity while maintaining investment protection through software-defined capabilities and lifecycle management.