Meraki C9300X-48HXN-M | Catalyst 9300X 48-Port mGig Switch, 690W, 4x 25G SFP28

Q: What licensing is required for the C9300X-48HXN-M?
A: This switch requires a Meraki Catalyst 9300-M cloud subscription, available in Enterprise or Advanced tiers with 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10-year term options. The subscription enables cloud management, dashboard access, and ongoing firmware updates. Advanced tier unlocks Adaptive Policy segmentation and enhanced analytics.

Q: What is the difference between the 48HXN-M and 48HX-M models?
A: The 48HXN-M provides 8 ports of 10G multigigabit and 40 ports of 5G multigigabit, optimized for Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments where mixed bandwidth requirements exist. The 48HX-M provides all 48 ports at full 10G multigigabit capability for maximum performance across all ports.

Q: Can this switch stack with other Catalyst 9300 models?
A: Yes, the C9300X-48HXN-M supports StackWise-1T stacking up to 8 units with 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth. It is backward compatible with 480G StackWise stacking on standard Catalyst 9300 series switches. Stacking cables are sold separately.

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with this switch?
A: The C9300X-48HXN-M has modular uplink bays that support Cisco network modules including C9300X-NM-2Y (2x 25G SFP28), C9300X-NM-8Y (8x 25G SFP28), and C9300X-NM-2C (2x 40G/100G QSFP28). All uplink modules are sold separately and provide flexible connectivity for data center or campus core uplinks.

Q: How much PoE power can this switch deliver?
A: With the included 1100W AC power supply, the switch provides 690W PoE budget across all 48 UPOE+ ports (up to 90W per port). Adding an optional secondary power supply can expand the PoE budget to 1790W or higher depending on the PSU model. StackPower+ can pool and distribute power across stacked switches for additional redundancy.