{"product_id":"c9300-48p-e-cisco-catalyst-9300-48-port-poe-switch-new","title":"C9300-48P-E, Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port PoE+ Switch, Network Essentials, New","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 stackable access switch with a modular uplink slot, licensed with Cisco Network Essentials. Resilient Tec sells it \u003cstrong\u003enew and factory sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, covered by our lifetime warranty, with free US shipping from Knoxville, TN. Need to stretch the budget? We also stock a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9300-48p-e-cisco-catalyst-48-port-switch-poe-refurbished-original\"\u003erefurbished C9300-48P-E\u003c\/a\u003e, fully tested and under the same lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E Switch – Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E is a 48-port PoE+ Layer 3 stackable enterprise access switch with a modular uplink slot. It is part of the Catalyst 9300 family, built for security, resiliency, and high-performance access, running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Cisco C9300-48P-E, factory sealed in the original Cisco packaging. Covered by the Resilient Tec lifetime warranty: advance replacement when in stock, otherwise repair or replacement with an equivalent unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48 × 10\/100\/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports, all PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30 W per port)\u003cbr\u003ePoE budget: 437 W with the standard 715 W power supply; expandable with a second supply or a 1100 W supply\u003cbr\u003eModular uplink slot: C9300-NM-4G (4 × 1G), C9300-NM-4M (4 × mGig), C9300-NM-8X (8 × 10G), C9300-NM-2Y (2 × 25G), or C9300-NM-2Q (2 × 40G)\u003cbr\u003eDual hot-swappable power supply bays (PWR-C1-715WAC, PWR-C1-1100WAC-P)\u003cbr\u003eThree hot-swappable fan modules (N+1 redundant) with front-to-back airflow\u003cbr\u003eFlash memory: 16 GB\u003cbr\u003eDRAM: 8 GB\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 1.73 × 17.5 × 17.5 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 44.5 cm), 1RU\u003cbr\u003eApproximate weight: 18.1 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitching capacity: 256 Gbps\u003cbr\u003eForwarding rate: 190.48 Mpps\u003cbr\u003eStackWise-480: up to 480 Gbps stack bandwidth, up to 8 switches per stack\u003cbr\u003eMAC addresses: 32,000\u003cbr\u003eIPv4 routes: 32,000\u003cbr\u003eVLAN IDs: 4,094\u003cbr\u003eJumbo frames: 9,198 bytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperating system: Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials license\u003cbr\u003eLayer 3 routed access: static routing, RIP, OSPF and EIGRP stub, PBR\u003cbr\u003eSecurity: MACsec-128 encryption, 802.1X access control\u003cbr\u003eAutomation and programmability: Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) support, NETCONF\/RESTCONF\/YANG APIs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCisco C9300-48P-E switch\u003cbr\u003eOne default 715 W AC power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC)\u003cbr\u003eNot included: uplink network module, second power supply, stacking cables, Cisco DNA \/ Catalyst subscription, or Cisco SmartNet contract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Licensing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStacks only with Catalyst 9300 (non-L, non-X) models\u003cbr\u003eNetwork Essentials is a perpetual license tied to the hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the C9300-48P-E PoE+ or UPOE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoE+. All 48 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30 W per port. If you need 60 W Cisco UPOE, look at the C9300-48U instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much PoE power does the C9300-48P-E have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e437 W of PoE budget with the standard 715 W power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC). Adding a second supply or moving to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cisco-pwr-c1-1100wac-p-1100w-ac-platinum-rated-hot-swappable-power-supply-for-catalyst-9300-series-switches-new\"\u003ePWR-C1-1100WAC-P 1100 W supply\u003c\/a\u003e increases the available PoE budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the -E mean in C9300-48P-E?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-E is the Network Essentials license tier: Layer 2, routed access (static, RIP, OSPF and EIGRP stub), MACsec-128, and 802.1X. The -A models (Network Advantage) add full OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, and advanced segmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the C9300-48P-E have uplink ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are no fixed uplinks. It has one modular uplink slot for a Catalyst 9300 network module such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9300-nm-8x-cisco-catalyst-9300-series-8-x-10g-network-module-c9300-nm-8x-ref\"\u003eC9300-NM-8X (8 x 10G SFP+)\u003c\/a\u003e, C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-2Y (2 x 25G), or C9300-NM-2Q (2 x 40G).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the C9300-48P-E stack with C9300L or C9300X switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It stacks up to 8 members with other Catalyst 9300 (non-L, non-X) switches over StackWise-480. The C9300L uses StackWise-320 and the C9300X uses StackWise-1T, so they are not stack-compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the new and refurbished C9300-48P-E at Resilient Tec?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardware and specifications are identical. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9300-48p-e-cisco-catalyst-9300-48-port-poe-switch-new\"\u003enew unit\u003c\/a\u003e is factory sealed; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9300-48p-e-cisco-catalyst-48-port-switch-poe-refurbished-original\"\u003erefurbished unit\u003c\/a\u003e is pre-owned, tested, and lower priced. Both carry the same lifetime warranty and free US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and shipping come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResilient Tec's lifetime warranty with advance replacement when in stock. US standard shipping is free with no minimum, and orders typically arrive in 3 to 5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67785112027236,"sku":"C9300-48P-E","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3482\/4548\/files\/Screenshot_2026-10-21_102659.png?v=1792592838","url":"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/c9300-48p-e-cisco-catalyst-9300-48-port-poe-switch-new","provider":"Resilient Tec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}