Description
Introduction to the 48 Ports Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+ switch (C9300-48P-1E) is a high-performance, stackable, and scalable switch designed for enterprise-class access and distribution layer deployments. It is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series, which is Cisco’s lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, and cloud.
Some key features of the C9300-48P-1E include:
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support, allowing you to power connected devices such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
- StackWise-480 technology for stacking up to 9 switches and providing up to 432 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single logical unit.
- Cisco DNA software-defined networking capabilities that allow you to automate, optimize, and simplify your network.
- Advanced security features such as Cisco TrustSec for identity-based security and Cisco Stealthwatch for network behavioral analysis.
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 series support for network programmability with model-driven programmability (YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF) and embedded Python.
- Support for Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for application-aware network management.
- Support for IEEE 802.3bt standard for 90W PoE power.
- IPv6 support for next-generation internet protocol.
This switch is ideal for enterprise access and distribution layers, campus networks, and branch offices. The C9300-48P-1E provides high-speed access and PoE+ to support IoT and new technologies, while also providing advanced security features for protection against threats.
Easy Management and Scalability
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches, including the C9300-48P-1E model, offer easy management and scalability through a variety of features.
One such feature is Cisco DNA Center, a network management platform that allows for centralized management of multiple Cisco switches and devices. This platform provides a single point of control for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, making it easy to manage and scale the network.
Another feature that contributes to easy management and scalability is the switch’s support for software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV). This allows for the deployment of virtual network services on the switch, which can be easily provisioned, managed, and scaled as needed.
In terms of scalability, the C9300-48P-1E switch supports stacking, allowing multiple switches to be connected together and managed as a single entity. This makes it easy to expand the network as needed, while maintaining a single point of management.
Lastly, the switch also supports Cisco’s Flexible NetFlow, which provides granular visibility into network traffic and can be used to optimize network performance and troubleshoot issues.
Security and Access Control
The C9300-48P-1E Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch offers a variety of security and access control features to help protect the network.
One feature is Cisco TrustSec, which provides security and access control at the network layer. It allows for the creation of security policies that can be applied to different users, devices, and applications, and can be used to segment the network and restrict access to sensitive resources.
Another feature is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), which is a network access control (NAC) solution that allows for the enforcement of security policies based on the identity of users and devices. ISE can be used to authenticate users and devices before granting them access to the network, and can also be used to quarantine non-compliant devices.
The switch also supports advanced security features such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). These can be used to protect the network from external threats, such as hackers and malware.
In addition, the switch also supports Cisco’s Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for endpoints, which provides advanced threat protection against malware, including zero-day threats.
General Information:
Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number C9300-48P-1E
Brand Name Cisco
Product Line Catalyst
Product Series 9300
Product Model C9300-48P
Product Name Catalyst 9300-48P-E Switch
Product Type Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Network Ports 48
Uplink Port Yes
Modular No
Stack Port Yes
Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
Network & Communication
Layer Supported 2
Management & Protocols
Manageable Yes
Power Description
Power Source Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported No
Miscellaneous
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Environmental Certification RoHS-5
