Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port PoE+ 4x1G SFP Network Essentials Switch (C9300L-48P-4G-E)

The Cisco Catalyst 9300L 48-Port PoE+ 4x1G SFP Network Essentials Switch (C9300L-48P-4G-E) is a high-performance, stackable enterprise access switch designed for secure and scalable campus and branch network deployments. Featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, this switch delivers reliable connectivity for high-density environments. Built on Cisco’s UADP 2.0 architecture and powered by Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license, it provides advanced security, simplified management, and flexible scalability through StackWise-320 technology.

Product Features

High-Density PoE+ Access

Equipped with 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port, ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance devices.

Flexible Uplink Connectivity

Includes 4 x fixed 1G SFP uplink ports, enabling reliable fiber connectivity for branch and campus network integration.

Scalable Stacking Architecture

Supports StackWise-320 technology, allowing up to 8 switches to operate as a single logical unit with 320 Gbps stacking bandwidth.

Advanced Security Features

Provides AES-128 MACsec encryption, secure boot, SUDI, access control lists, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and Control Plane Policing for comprehensive network protection.

High Availability and Resiliency

Designed with support for dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and field-replaceable fans to ensure continuous operation.

Intelligent Network Management

Integrates with Cisco DNA Center and Meraki Dashboard for centralized automation, monitoring, and cloud or on-premises management.

Enhanced Traffic Visibility

Supports Full Flexible NetFlow with up to 64,000 flow entries for deep network traffic analysis and monitoring.

Product Specifications

• Downlink Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30W per port)
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1G fixed SFP ports
• PoE Power Budget: 505W with single 715W AC PSU; up to 720W or higher with dual PSU configurations
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps standalone; 424 Gbps stacked
• Forwarding Rate: 77.38 Mpps standalone; 315.48 Mpps stacked
• Stacking Technology: StackWise-320, up to 8 switches per stack
• Memory: 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• IPv4 Routes: 32,000 (24,000 direct, 8,000 indirect)
• IPv6 Routes: 16,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,094 VLAN IDs and 1,000 SVIs
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,198 bytes
• Flexible NetFlow Entries: Up to 64,000
• Power Supply Options: 715W AC (default) or 1100W AC supported
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 16.1 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 40.9 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 15.46 lbs (7.03 kg)
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• MTBF: 314,140 hours
• Security Features: MACsec-128, ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, CoPP
• Management Support: Cisco DNA Center, Meraki Dashboard
• Software: Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials license