Description
Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HXN Switch
Asymmetric Multigigabit Access | 40x 5G Ports + 8x 10G Ports | 90W UPOE+ | 1-Tbps Stacking
The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HXN delivers exceptional high-density wireless access and smart-building optimization at a more budget-friendly price point than standard uniform 10G variants. Purpose-built for multi-rate hybrid environments, it features 40 multi-gigabit copper ports maxing at 5G and 8 high-performance copper ports pushing full 10G. Backed by the UADP 2.0sec ASIC, line-rate 100G IPsec hardware encryption, and 90W Cisco UPOE+ across all connections, this stackable switch is engineered to scale next-gen Wi-Fi 6/6E infrastructure seamlessly.
Licensing & Add-On Options
This refurbished unit retains its permanent, non-expiring perpetual base license tier (Network Essentials or Network Advantage). To fulfill your specific network topology demands, leverage the following available add-on license structures:
- Cisco Catalyst / DNA Subscription Add-ons (3, 5, or 7-Year Terms): Available in Essentials or Advantage. Essential for automated enterprise control planes driven by Cisco Catalyst Center. Purchasing an Advantage term automatically elevates your underlying permanent baseline to Network Advantage forever.
- Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard Integration: Can be natively migrated over to Meraki cloud architecture to establish direct centralized cloud monitoring while maintaining core hardware features.
- ThousandEyes Network Synthetics: Fully included with an active DNA Advantage add-on, giving engineers proactive, deep visual pathway telemetry from campus edges to multi-cloud hubs.
- HSECK9 Encryption Extension: Required as a regulatory add-on key if you intend to tap into the device's line-rate hardware-based 100G cryptographic tunnel thresholds.
Key Technical Features
? Optimized Asymmetric mGig
Combines 40 multi-rate 5G ports with 8 top-tier 10G ports to perfectly balance cost and performance for high-speed endpoint deployments.
? High-Density 90W UPOE+
All 48 copper interfaces handle up to 90W of PoE budget to satisfy demanding IoT endpoints, advanced cameras, and corporate Wi-Fi architectures.
? Cisco StackWise-1T Ready
Supports up to 1 Tbps of resilient, bi-directional hardware stacking capabilities when tied together into an 8-member logical grouping.
? 100G Line-Rate IPsec
Powered directly by localized crypto acceleration elements inside the ASIC to handle zero-trust edge tunnels without choking port backplanes.
?️ App Hosting & Embedded Security
Features native Intel QuickAssist hardware acceleration alongside 2x 10G AppGig connections to spin up local Cisco ASAc virtual firewalls.
? Full Legacy Compatibility
Shares the same physical modular uplink cards, dual redundant fans, and StackPower layouts as standard baseline 9300 enterprise configurations.
Specifications
| Product SKU | C9300X-48HXN |
| Downlink Ports | 40x 5Gbase-T + 8x 10Gbase-T Multigigabit copper interfaces |
| PoE Capabilities | Cisco UPOE+ (Up to 90W delivery on all 48 ports) |
| Switching Backplane | Up to 2.0 Tbps capacity / 1.6 Tbps stack bandwidth limits |
| Hardware Cryptography | Line-rate 100 Gbps AES-256 IPsec engine limits |
| Management Paths | On-Premises IOS-XE CLI, Cisco Catalyst Center, or Cisco Meraki Cloud |
*All images are stock photos. Actual product will vary depending on the options chosen.
