Overview
Overview of Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300‑48P‑M 48‑Port PoE+ Switch | New
The Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300 48P M 48-Port PoE+ Switch provides real business-grade performance, cloud-managed simplicity and high-density access to enable bigger campus and enterprise environments. This Layer 3 stackable switch has 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports (505W standard power budget, extensible up to 1220W) and it easily scales to power IP phones, cameras, Wi-Fi 6 APs and IoT endpoints. Adaptive Policy security segmentation, robust twin 120G hardware stacking, modular uplinks (10G/40G ready) and management through the user-friendly Meraki dashboard make it perfect for future-ready digital workspaces that require centralized control and smooth expansion.
Key Features of Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300‑48P‑M 48‑Port PoE+ Switch
• 48 x 1GbE PoE+ ports distribute up to 30W/port for APs, VoIP and cameras, with a 505W PoE+ budget (expandable).
• Modular uplink options that add 10G/40G SFP+ for flexible expansion and fast aggregation or network core links.
• Dual 120G hardware stacking that chain up to eight switches for rapid growth or redundancy—up to 480Gbps stacking bandwidth.
• 256Gbps switching capacity with non-blocking performance, ideal for voice, video and data-rich applications.
• Adaptive Policy and Secure Connect with fine-grained segmentation and policy management for secure, compliant networks.
• Cloud-based Meraki Dashboard that remotely deploy, monitor, troubleshoot and automate firmware with minimal IT overhead.
• Layer 3 enterprise features with IPv4/v6 dynamic/static routing, VLANs, multicast, DHCP snooping and storm control.
• StackPower Technology that pool power supplies across the stack for resilient, optimized power distribution.
• Hot-swappable, redundant PSU maximize uptime with modular power and fan units.
• Secure, scalable management with SNMP, syslog, MACsec, ACLs and 802.1X authentication for robust physical and remote protection.
Benefits of Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300‑48P‑M 48‑Port PoE+ Switch
🗹 Power modern workspaces that centralize device power for dense AP, phone and IoT deployments, reducing cabling and TCO.
🗹 Scale instantly, confidently that add switches and uplinks as requirements grow and expand PoE with StackPower for uninterrupted service.
🗹 Unified cloud control that Meraki dashboard streamlines config, policy and troubleshooting, enabling hands-off, secure multi-site management.
🗹 Security, compliance, branding that secure Connect, Adaptive Policy and comprehensive Layer 3 features enforce data security and segmentation.
🗹 Operational efficiency with hot-swap components, high stacking throughput and automated firmware reduce downtime and IT workload.
🗹 Future-proof investment with modular, high-bandwidth architecture supports next-gen wireless and digital transformation for years to come.
Specifications
Specifications for Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300‑48P‑M 48‑Port PoE+ Switch | New
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9300‑48P‑M |
| Product Name | Cisco Meraki Catalyst C9300‑48P‑M 48‑Port PoE+ Switch |
| Product Type | Switch |
Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
Subtype | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) |
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) | PoE+ |
PoE Budget | 437 W |
Performance | Switching capacity: 256 Gbps ¦ Stacking bandwidth: 480 Gbps ¦ Forwarding rate: 190.48 Mpps |
Capacity | QoS queues: 8 ¦ Member ports per aggregated link: up to 8 ¦ VLANs with trunking: 4094 |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Max Units In A Stack | 8 |
Routing Protocol | IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, static IP routing, MSTP, RSTP, STP |
Remote Management Protocol | SNMP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Syslog |
Authentication Method | RADIUS |
Features | VLAN support, port mirroring, Broadcast Storm Control, firmware upgradable, PVST, DHCP snooping, ACL support, QoS, DHCP server, DAI, STP Root Guard, UDLD, DHCP relay, Cisco StackPower technology, hot swappable 3 fans, network diagnostics, RBAC, push notification, STP BPDU Guard, STP loop guard, ZTP, DSCP to CoS Mutation, PIM, MAB, VLAN trunking, CDP, RPVST, sticky MAC, adaptive policy, usage statistics |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP) |
Built-in Devices | 3 x fans |
Status Indicators | Status |
Interfaces | 48 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 PoE+ - 30 W ¦ 2 x network stack device ¦ 1 x management ¦ 1 x USB Type A ¦ 1 x USB Type B console |
Expansion Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Installed Qty | 1 |
Max Supported Qty | 2 |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Provided | 715 Watt |
Voltage Required | AC 100-240 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Rack Mounting Kit | Included |
MTBF | 277,770 hours |
Compliant Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CNS 13438, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, EN 55022 Class A, KN32, KN35, EN 55032, CISPR 32 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, TCVN 7189 Class A, TCVN 7317, AN/NZS 60950.1, V-2/2015.04, V-3/2015.04, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A, VCCI-CISPR 32 Class A |
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 17.7 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 16.73 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% |
Min Storage Temperature | -4 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |