C9300 48S A with Network Advantage & SD-Access Support original new in stock
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-48S-A is a high-performance 48-port Gigabit SFP fiber Layer 3 enterprise switch, purpose-built for secure, scalable, and high-density fiber access or aggregation. It supports advanced routing, segmentation, and automation features under the Network Advantage software license, making it a top-tier solution for modern enterprise and campus networks.
Product Description
Cisco C9300-48S-A delivers 48 Gigabit SFP ports, offering flexible fiber-based connectivity across the access or aggregation layers. This model supports StackWise-480, providing up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and enabling up to 8 units to be stacked as a single logical switch. The switch is equipped with a modular uplink slot that supports 1G, 10G, and 40G modules for seamless scalability. With Network Advantage software, it supports advanced Layer 3 features such as BGP, PBR, multicast routing, and VRF-Lite. It also enables secure network segmentation using Cisco TrustSec and Scalable Group Tags (SGT), along with MACsec encryption. Fully SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center ready, the C9300-48S-A is a secure and intelligent platform for enterprise fiber deployments.
Key Features
48x 1G SFP fiber ports
Modular uplinks supporting 1G/10G/40G (sold separately)
Network Advantage software with advanced routing (BGP, PBR, VRF)
StackWise-480 support with 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
Cisco SD-Access and DNA Center integration
MACsec encryption, Cisco TrustSec, SGT for segmentation and policy
Modular, redundant power and fan design
Ideal for fiber aggregation, core-to-access extension, and high-security networks
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | C9300-48S-A |
| Port Count | 48x 1G SFP (Fiber) |
| Port Type | Fiber (SFP) |
| Uplink Options | Modular (1G/10G/40G) |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
| Software License | Network Advantage |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, PIM, VRF |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| SD-Access Capable | Yes |
| MACsec Encryption | Yes |
| Power Supply | Modular, Redundant Supported |
| Fan Module | Modular, Redundant Supported |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Ports | Port Type | Uplinks | Stack Bandwidth | SD-Access |
| C9300-48S-A | 48x 1G SFP | Fiber | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-48S-E | 48x 1G SFP | Fiber | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-24S-A | 24x 1G SFP | Fiber | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300-48T-A | 48x 1G Copper | RJ-45 | Modular | 480 Gbps | Yes |
| C9300L-48S-4X-A | 48x 1G SFP | Fiber | 4x 10G Fixed | Not StackWise-480 | Yes |
