Description
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48UXM-EDU is a high-performance enterprise access switch designed specifically for education (K-12) environments that require advanced multigigabit connectivity, high PoE power budgets, and scalable campus networking.
This model features 48 Multigigabit Ethernet ports, including 12 mGig ports supporting up to 10 Gbps and 36 ports supporting up to 2.5 Gbps, making it ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, interactive classroom devices, IP cameras, and digital learning infrastructure. With Cisco UPOE support, the switch delivers high-power PoE for demanding endpoints while maintaining energy efficiency and reliability.
Built on the Catalyst 9300 platform, the switch supports StackWise-480, modular uplinks, advanced security, and software-defined access capabilities. The EDU SKU is optimized for academic institutions seeking long-term scalability, simplified management, and enterprise-grade performance from Cisco.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU | C9300-48UXM-EDU |
| Product Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Total Ports | 48 Multigigabit Ethernet |
| Port Speed Mix | 12 × mGig (up to 10G), 36 × 2.5G |
| PoE Support | Cisco UPOE |
| Switching Capacity | 580 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 431.5 Mpps |
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-480 |
| Uplink Type | Modular uplink slot (modules sold separately) |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable (redundant) |
| Target Environment | K-12 / Education campuses |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Network OS | Cisco IOS XE |
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