Product Description
Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E 48-Port UPOE Switch
Build a powerful and flexible enterprise network with the Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E. Designed for demanding access-layer deployments, this Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch combines 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE).
As a result, the switch can provide both network connectivity and power to compatible devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, IoT equipment, and other powered network devices.
The C9300-48U platform supports StackWise-480 for switch stacking and StackPower for power sharing and redundancy. Furthermore, Cisco specifies an 822W PoE budget with the 1100W AC power supply.
Network Essentials Edition
The C9300-48U-E is the Network Essentials version of the C9300-48U. Cisco’s product documentation identifies C9300-48U-E as Network Essentials, while the corresponding C9300-48U-A version uses Network Advantage.
Therefore, when listing this product online, it is better to use the complete model C9300-48U-E rather than simply writing “C9300-48U.” This helps customers searching for the exact SKU find the correct product.
Key Features
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switch
- Exact model: C9300-48U-E
- 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps UPOE ports
- Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet
- 822W PoE budget with 1100W AC power supply
- Network Essentials software edition
- StackWise-480 support
- StackPower support
- Enterprise access-layer switching
- Modular uplink architecture
- Suitable for high-density network deployments
- Designed for wired, wireless, IoT, IP telephony and security environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Product Family | Catalyst 9300 |
| Model | C9300-48U-E |
| Product Type | Managed Enterprise Switch |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| PoE Technology | Cisco UPOE |
| PoE Budget | 822W with 1100W AC power supply |
| Power Supply | 1100W AC |
| Software Edition | Network Essentials |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 |
| Power Stacking | StackPower |
| Uplink Architecture | Modular |
| Deployment | Enterprise Access Network |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 |
Cisco confirms that the C9300-48U hardware provides 48 Gigabit UPOE ports and supports StackWise-480 and StackPower.
Applications
The Cisco C9300-48U-E can be used for a wide range of enterprise networking requirements, including:
- Corporate office networks
- Enterprise access-layer networks
- Wireless LAN deployments
- Wi-Fi access point connectivity
- IP phone systems
- IP surveillance
- IoT deployments
- Building automation
- Campus networks
- High-density powered-device deployments
- Network infrastructure for system integrators
Moreover, its UPOE capability makes it particularly useful where compatible network devices require more power over Ethernet than conventional PoE deployments.
Why Choose Cisco C9300-48U-E?
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48U-E combines 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Cisco UPOE, enterprise switching functionality, and stacking capabilities.
In addition, the Catalyst 9300 platform provides a flexible uplink architecture and supports technologies including StackWise-480 and StackPower. Cisco describes the Catalyst 9300 family as a stackable enterprise switching platform designed for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud-oriented deployments.
For organizations that need a high-density Gigabit access switch with substantial PoE capacity, the C9300-48U-E is therefore a strong option.
C9300-48U-E vs C9300-48P-E
These models should not be confused.
The C9300-48U-E provides 48 × 10/100/1000 UPOE ports and belongs to the UPOE model family. By comparison, the C9300-48P-E provides 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports.
Cisco lists the C9300-48P platform with a 437W PoE budget and a 715W AC power supply, whereas the C9300-48U platform is listed with an 822W PoE budget and 1100W AC power supply.
Therefore, customers should select the exact model according to their power requirements and supported devices.









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