Cisco Catalyst 9300L Switch
Best scalable switch for growing enterprise campus and branch network infrastructures.
This is the gold standard for enterprise-grade reliability, offering massive port density and advanced routing that keeps complex networks running without a hitch. It’s undeniably overkill for smaller setups, but for growing campuses that demand zero downtime and ironclad security, it remains the most dependable backbone you can buy.
$4115.50
at
Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- Growing businesses needing flexible, modular network expansion
- Security-conscious teams requiring essential built-in network protection
- IT managers prioritizing rock-solid network uptime and stability
Who should skip it
- Network architects requiring advanced automation and deep analytics
- Budget-focused buyers comparing basic switching against lower-cost alternatives
- Organizations avoiding recurring subscription fees for software support
Performance breakdown
Switching Capacity
Robust 176 Gbps throughput handles heavy enterprise traffic loads with ease.
Network Scalability
StackWise technology allows seamless expansion as your business infrastructure grows.
Management Versatility
Comprehensive support for CLI, RESTCONF, and NETCONF simplifies complex network orchestration.
Security Depth
Advanced MACsec and 802.1x authentication provide enterprise-grade protection for sensitive data.
Routing Intelligence
Layer 3 capabilities offer sophisticated control over diverse network traffic flows.
Reliability
High MTBF and optional redundant power ensure consistent, uninterrupted network uptime.
Key Specs
Brand
Cisco
Product Line
Cisco Catalyst 9300L
Model
C9300L-48T-4X
Edition
Network Essentials
Flash Memory Installed
16 GB
RAM Installed
8 GB
Advanced Switching
Layer 3
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, AS/NZS 60950-1, BSMI Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, CCC, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, CISPR 32 Class A, CISPR 35, CNS 13438, EN 300 386, EN 55022 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 60950-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN55024, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, IEC 60950-1, KN32, KN35, RoHS 5/6, TCVN 7189 Class A, TCVN 7317, UL 60950-1, V-3 Class A, VCCI Class A
Features
16MB packet buffer, 802.1x authentication, Cisco StackWise Technology, Class of Service (CoS), Committed Information Rate (CIR), Control plane protection (CoPP), DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) support, Embedded Event Manager (EEM), Energy Efficient Ethernet, First Hop Security (FHS), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), MACsec support, Management Information Base (MIB), NetFlow, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), PVLAN support, PXE support, Quality of Service (QoS), Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN), Shaped Round Robin (SRR), Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
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