The Cisco Catalyst 9300L-48P-4G-A is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplink ports, designed for demanding business environments seeking high-performance connectivity, extensive PoE+ capabilities, and advanced management features. It belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 9300L series, known for its intent-based networking approach and hardware/software innovation.
Key Features:
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+: Deliver up to 30 watts per port, powering various devices like VoIP phones, IP cameras, wireless access points, and IoT devices, streamlining deployments and eliminating separate power adapters. Total PoE+ budget is 750 watts.
- 4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplink ports: Provide high-speed (up to 10 Gbps) connections to backbone networks or for aggregating traffic from multiple Gigabit ports, ensuring seamless network expansion and scalability.
- Layer 3 routing: Enables basic routing capabilities within your network, simplifying network segmentation and reducing reliance on separate routers.
- Advanced security features: Includes 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC address filtering, VLAN support, and more to safeguard your network and data.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical network traffic like VoIP calls and video conferencing for consistent performance and uninterrupted communication.
- Stacking capabilities: Connects up to four C9300L-48P-4G-A switches for logical scaling and simplified management of a larger network.
- Network Essentials software: Offers basic management features for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting through a web-based interface or CLI.