The Cisco C9300X-48TX-E is a 48-port managed, stackable, enterprise-grade switch with 48 x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet (mGig) RJ-45 ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) and no built-in Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. It features 1Tbps stacking bandwidth via two Stackwise-1T ports, StackPower+ support, a modular uplink capability, and a Layer 3 Network Essentials software license. This data-only switch is designed for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac Wave2, offering security and a flexible platform for IoT and cloud environments.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 48 x 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T RJ-45 Multigigabit ports
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Not supported on this model
• Stacking: Supports Stackwise-1T (1Tbps) and StackPower+
• Management: 1 x USB 2.0 and 1 x RJ-45 management port
• Uplink: Modular, allowing for flexible uplink options
• Software: Network Essentials (base Layer 3 features)

Key Features

• High-Density mGig Ports: Supports various speeds to accommodate Wi-Fi 6 and other high-bandwidth devices
• Stacking: Can stack with other Catalyst 9300X switches to expand network capacity and simplify management
• Power Resiliency: StackPower+ allows for power redundancy and higher power budgets in mixed stacks
• Enhanced Security: Features 100G IPsec in hardware with AES-256 encryption for secure connectivity
• Investment Protection: Backwards compatible with Catalyst 9300 Series components like fans and power supplies