Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port data only, Network Essentials

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is an advanced stackable switching platform optimized for security, mobility, IoT, and cloud. Built on Cisco’s UADP 2.0/2.5sec ASICs, it supports programmable pipelines, Crypto acceleration (IPSec), and rich Layer 2/3 capabilities. With up to 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth and flexible uplink options (1G–100G), it supports modular/fixed uplinks and dense Multigigabit connectivity for scalable network designs.

Designed for high-performance enterprise environments, it features:

• Up to 384 PoE ports per stack with PoE+, UPOE, and UPOE+
• StackPower technology for shared power and redundancy
• x86 CPU, 8GB/16GB DRAM, 16GB Flash, and SSD slot (up to 240GB)
• Flexible downlink support (Copper and Fiber, 1G to 25G)
• USB 2.0/3.0 ports for configuration and storage
• High-scale routing, QoS, ACLs, and AVB/IEEE 1588v2 for precision timing
• Integrated Flexible NetFlow (up to 128K flows)
• Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support and NAT/PAT capabilities
• Cisco IOS XE with model-driven programmability and secure patching
• Native support for app hosting, containers, and automation

Key Specifications:

• MAC addresses: 32,000
• IPv4 Routes: 32,000 | IPv6 Routes: 16,000
• Multicast Routes: 8,000
• QoS/ACL Entries: 5,120 each
• FNF Entries: 64,000
• VLANs: 4,094 | SVIs: 1,000
• Jumbo Frames: 9,198 bytes
• Buffer (per SKU): 16 MB
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps (496 Gbps w/stacking)
• Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps (369.05 Mpps w/stacking)
• Max Stacked Ports: 416

Physical & Environmental:

• Form Factor: 1RU
• Dimensions (with PSU): 1.73″ x 17.5″ x 17.7″ (44.9 cm depth)
• Weight: ~7.0 kg
• MTBF: 380,080 hrs
• Noise (at 25°C):
  • C9300: 45–48 dB LpA / 5.6–5.9B LwA
  • C9300L: 44–47 dB LpA / 5.5–5.8B LwA

Software & Architecture:

• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Advanced Capabilities:
  • SD-Access foundation
  • Policy-based automation via DNA Center & Cisco ISE
  • Application and path visibility with ThousandEyes
  • Plug and Play (PnP) enabled deployment

The Catalyst 9300 Series is ideal for scalable enterprise networks, offering high-density, programmable switching with future-proof features.