Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P Switch | 48-Port PoE+ | Layer 3 Stackable Access Switch | With Network Module (NM)

Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P Switch (With NM Module) is part of the next-generation Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, built for enterprise networking, security, mobility, and IoT. It offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of up to 740W, enabling connectivity for access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras.

This model includes a Network Module (NM) slot preinstalled or configurable for flexible uplink options such as 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G SFP/SFP+ modules, ensuring scalability for various network topologies. With Cisco StackWise-480 technology, the switch delivers up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth and supports up to 8 switches per stack for simplified management.

Frequently Asked Questions For C9300-48P

Q1. What is the difference between C9300-48P with NM and without NM?

A: The C9300-48P with NM includes a Network Module slot for uplinks (1G/10G/25G/40G options), while the without NM version does not have uplink ports preinstalled.

Q2. What is the total PoE power available?

A: The switch provides up to 740W total PoE+ power, supporting IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards for connected devices.

Q3. Is the Cisco C9300-48P stackable?

A: Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise-480 stacking technology with up to 8 switches per stack.

Q4. Which uplink modules are compatible?

A: Compatible network modules include C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-8X, and C9300-NM-2Q, offering 1G, 10G, and 40G uplink options.

Q5. What kind of deployments is this switch ideal for?

A: Ideal for enterprise access, campus networks, VoIP, Wi-Fi 6 access points, and IoT device connectivity.

Q6. Does the C9300-48P support Layer 3 features?

A: Yes, it supports full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, static and dynamic routing) depending on the software license.