CISCO C9300-48S-A

The Cisco C9300-48S-A is a high-performance, modular, and stackable enterprise-class switch designed to meet the demands of modern networks. It is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, which is Cisco’s flagship switching platform for building secure, resilient, and intelligent networks.  

Key Features:

• 48 1GE SFP Ports: Provides high-density connectivity for devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and servers.  
• Modular Uplinks: Offers flexibility and scalability with support for various uplink modules, including 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE options.  
• High Performance: Delivers high switching capacity and forwarding rates to handle demanding network traffic.
• Advanced Security: Includes robust security features such as MACsec encryption, intrusion prevention, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect your network from threats.  
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical traffic, such as voice and video, to ensure smooth and reliable performance.  
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for powering devices such as IP phones and wireless access points over the network.
• Stacking: Supports Cisco StackWise-480 for high-speed stacking, allowing you to create a single, virtual switch from multiple physical switches.  
• Cisco IOS XE Software: Runs on the latest Cisco IOS XE software, which provides a modern and programmable operating system with advanced features and capabilities.  

Applications:

• Campus Networks: Ideal for building high-performance and secure campus networks, including core, distribution, and access layers.  
• Data Centers: Suitable for top-of-rack and leaf-and-spine deployments in data centers.
• Branch Offices: Provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for connecting branch offices to the corporate network.  
• IoT Deployments: Supports the growing demands of IoT deployments with its advanced security and performance features.  

Benefits:

• Improved Network Performance: Delivers high performance and low latency for demanding applications.
• Enhanced Security: Protects your network from threats with advanced security features.  
• Increased Agility: Provides flexibility and scalability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Reduced Costs: Helps to reduce operational costs with its energy efficiency and automation capabilities.
• Simplified Management: Offers centralized management and automation capabilities for easier network operations.