Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-A | Catalyst 9300L 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 740W, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between Network Advantage and Network Essentials?
A: Network Advantage includes full Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, and MPLS, making it suitable for complex enterprise routing and WAN integration. Network Essentials supports basic Layer 3 features like static routing and RIP but lacks advanced routing capabilities.

Q: Does this switch require a separate stacking kit?
A: Yes, the C9300L series does not include stacking hardware by default. To stack multiple units, you must order the C9300L-STACK-KIT separately, which includes two stack adapters and a 0.5m cable. Optional 1m and 3m cables are available.

Q: Can the C9300L-48PF-4X-A be stacked with Catalyst 3850 switches?
A: No, Catalyst 9300L models can only stack with other C9300L models. They cannot be mixed with modular uplink models (C9300/C9300X) or legacy Catalyst 3850/3650 switches.

Q: What power supply is required to achieve the full 740W PoE budget?
A: To deliver the full 740W PoE budget across all 48 ports, you need either a single 1100W AC power supply or dual power supplies totaling sufficient wattage. The switch supports both 715W and 1100W AC power supply options.

Q: Is this switch compatible with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access?
A: Yes, the C9300L-48PF-4X-A with Network Advantage licensing is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management and can function as a Fabric Edge node in Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) deployments.