Switch gerido L3 Cisco Catalyst 9300X Network Advantage, 48x 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T (UPOE+)

The Cisco Catalyst 9300X is a high-performance managed Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise networks requiring high-density, multi-gigabit connectivity and advanced security. With 48 ports supporting speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps and Universal Power over Ethernet Plus (UPOE+), it delivers up to 1800W PoE budget for powering devices like wireless access points, cameras, and IoT endpoints. The Network Advantage software feature set provides comprehensive routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and VRRP, ensuring robust network control and redundancy.

Advantages

This switch offers exceptional scalability with Cisco StackWise-1T technology, allowing stacking of multiple units for increased port density and simplified management. Its modular uplink slot supports optional 25G/40G/100G modules, future-proofing your network. The 1 Tbps switching capacity and 744 Mpps forwarding rate ensure wire-speed performance even under heavy traffic. Enhanced security features like MACsec, TrustSec, DHCP Snooping, and DAI protect against threats, while the intuitive CLI, Web UI, SNMP, NETCONF, and RESTCONF interfaces simplify management.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-speed access layer switching
• Deployments needing PoE++/UPOE+ for high-power devices
• Organizations requiring advanced Layer 3 routing and security
• Data centers or wiring closets with high-density 10GBase-T connectivity

Key specifications

• 48 x 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T ports with UPOE+
• Switching capacity: 1 Tbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: 744 Mpps
• PoE budget: up to 1800W (with dual power supplies)
• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-1T
• Uplink module slot: 1 (optional 25G/40G/100G)
• Operating system: Cisco IOS XE
• RAM: 16 GB, Flash: 16 GB
• Jumbo frame support: 9198 bytes
• Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, PIM, VRRP, HSRP
• Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF
• Security: MACsec, TrustSec, DHCP Snooping, DAI
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this switch with Cisco Catalyst 9300X uplink modules and redundant power supplies. Ensure adequate cooling in the rack due to high power output. Ideal for organizations migrating to multi-gigabit access and IoT convergence.