Cisco C9300-48S-E | Catalyst 9300 48-Port Gigabit SFP Switch, Modular Uplinks

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with the C9300-48S-E?
A: The C9300-48S-E supports various network modules including 4x1G, 8x10G, 2x40G, and higher-speed options up to 100G. Both Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 9300 network modules are compatible with this modular uplink switch.

Q: Can the C9300-48S-E be stacked with other Catalyst switches?
A: Yes, the C9300-48S-E supports StackWise-480 technology allowing up to 8 switches to operate as a single unit with 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. It can be stacked with other C9300 and C9300X modular uplink models, but cannot be stacked with C9300L fixed uplink models or older Catalyst 3850/3650 switches.

Q: Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, the C9300-48S-E is a fiber-only switch with 48x 1G SFP ports and does not provide PoE capability. It is designed specifically for fiber-based network deployments.

Q: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage licenses?
A: The C9300-48S-E includes Network Essentials which provides fundamental Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching capabilities, basic security features, and access control. Network Advantage (available separately) offers additional advanced features such as enhanced security, automation, and analytics capabilities.

Q: Is the C9300-48S-E suitable for SD-Access deployments?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 9300 Series forms the foundational building block for Cisco's Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) architecture. The C9300-48S-E supports the automation and policy-based management features required for SD-Access enterprise deployments.