Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-48UXG-2Q-E is a switch model from Cisco’s Catalyst 9300L Series. It offers high-performance networking with multigigabit Ethernet ports, designed for modern enterprise environments that require robust security, scalability, and high bandwidth. This switch is ideal for supporting large device deployments, high-speed uplinks, and advanced security features.
Specs
Port Configuration:
- 48 x RJ45 Multigigabit Ethernet Ports: These ports support speeds of 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, ideal for high-bandwidth devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, servers, and other network devices.
- 2 x 40G QSFP Uplink Ports: These ports provide high-speed 40G uplinks for faster connectivity to the core or distribution layers.
Performance:
- Switching Capacity: Up to 800 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 595 Mpps (million packets per second)
- DRAM: 8 GB
- Flash Memory: 16 GB
Stacking:
- Stacking Support: Cisco StackWise-160
- Stacking Bandwidth: 160 Gbps
- Maximum Stacking: Up to 8 switches in a stack
Power:
- Power Supply: Modular power supply
- Primary Power Supply: 715W AC (field-replaceable)
- Redundancy: Supports dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for continuous operation
Layer 3 Features:
- Layer 3 Routing Protocols: Supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, RIP, Policy-Based Routing, and VRF-Lite for segmentation
- Multicast Routing: Supports Layer 3 multicast routing, suitable for large and complex networks
Security and Automation:
- MACsec Encryption: Provides hardware-based encryption at Layer 2 for secure data transmission
- Cisco TrustSec: Implements identity-based security policies across the network
- Automation Ready: Fully programmable and supports automation via Cisco DNA Center, REST APIs, and Python scripting
Virtual Networks & SD-Access:
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Supports Cisco’s intent-based networking solutions, enabling policy-based automation and network segmentation
- Analytics and Assurance: Provides built-in telemetry and analytics to ensure performance monitoring and troubleshooting
