This Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-48UN-EDU 48 port PoE switch is perfect for K-12 educational institutions, school districts, and educational campuses requiring high-performance, future-ready networking infrastructure. Our multigigabit ethernet UPOE education switch delivers:
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Advanced 48-port multigigabit connectivity supporting speeds from 100Mbps to 10Gbps per port
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Universal Power over Ethernet Plus providing up to 90W per port for power-hungry devices
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Stackable switching platform enabling seamless scalability and centralized management
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Educational pricing advantage with enterprise-grade features designed for academic environments
Key Features
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Revolutionary multigigabit technology with 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G auto-negotiation
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Enhanced UPOE power delivery supporting next-generation wireless access points and IoT devices
- Professional server rack network switch design with hot-swappable components
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Advanced network automation with Cisco DNA Center and intent-based networking
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Comprehensive security features including MACsec encryption and threat detection
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Model Number |
C9300-48UN-EDU |
| Type |
48-Port Multigigabit UPOE Managed Switch - K-12 Education |
| Port Configuration |
48 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T UPOE ports |
| Power Budget |
UPOE - up to 90W per port |
| Stacking |
Up to 8 switches with StackWise-480 technology |
| Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable design |
| Management |
Cisco DNA Center, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP |
| Target Market |
K-12 Education, School Districts, Educational Campuses |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this switch ideal for educational environments?
A: This education-focused ethernet switch combines multigigabit performance with educational pricing, providing future-ready connectivity for classrooms, BYOD programs, wireless infrastructure, and emerging educational technologies while offering simplified management for IT staff.
Q: How much power can each port provide with UPOE?
A: This 48 port PoE switch delivers Universal Power over Ethernet Plus (UPOE), providing up to 90 watts per port - significantly more than standard PoE+ - enabling support for high-power devices like next-generation WiFi 6E access points, digital displays, and IoT sensors.
Q: What is the benefit of the stackable switching platform?
A: The stackable switching platform allows up to 8 switches to operate as a single logical unit using StackWise-480 technology, providing simplified management, seamless scalability, and high-availability redundancy perfect for growing educational networks.
Q: Does this switch support multigigabit speeds on all ports?
A: Yes, all 48 ports feature multigigabit ethernet capability with auto-negotiation supporting 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps speeds, ensuring optimal performance for current devices while providing future-proof connectivity as network demands increase.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-48UN-EDU 48-port multigigabit UPOE stackable switch with 90W per port for K-12 education networks.
