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Cisco C9300-48P – High-Density 48-Port PoE+ Switch Dubai

The Cisco C9300-48P establishes new benchmarks for high-density PoE+ switching by delivering comprehensive power and connectivity solutions that address the sophisticated requirements of modern smart building and IoT deployments throughout Dubai’s rapidly evolving urban landscape. With 48 PoE+ ports capable of delivering up to 30 watts per port and a total power budget of 1440 watts, this switch enables organizations to deploy extensive networks of powered devices while maintaining optimal performance and reliability standards.

The switch’s intelligent power management system incorporates advanced algorithms that continuously monitor and optimize power distribution across all connected devices, ensuring efficient power utilization while preventing overload conditions that could impact network operations. This sophisticated power management capability is particularly crucial for organizations in Dubai’s retail sector, where comprehensive wireless coverage, digital signage displays, and point-of-sale systems require reliable power delivery to maintain operational continuity and customer service standards.

StackWise-1T technology integrated into the C9300-48P provides industry-leading stacking bandwidth of up to 480 Gbps, enabling organizations to create unified switching fabrics that can support hundreds of powered devices across multiple switches while maintaining optimal network performance. This stacking capability is particularly beneficial for large-scale deployments in Dubai’s shopping malls, airports, and convention centers, where comprehensive wireless coverage and extensive security camera networks require both substantial power resources and exceptional network capacity.

The C9300-48P’s support for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) technology enables organizations to implement sophisticated network segmentation and automated device onboarding capabilities that enhance security while simplifying network management. This capability is particularly valuable for organizations in Dubai’s healthcare sector, where medical devices, administrative systems, and guest networks require secure, isolated access while benefiting from centralized management and policy enforcement.

Advanced thermal management features ensure reliable operation even when delivering maximum power to all connected devices, with intelligent cooling systems that automatically adjust based on power load and ambient temperature conditions. This thermal efficiency is particularly important for organizations operating in Dubai’s challenging climate conditions, where consistent performance and energy efficiency are essential for maintaining operational costs and environmental sustainability goals.

 Comprehensive Power Infrastructure for Abu Dhabi’s Technology-Driven Organizations

The C9300-48P’s high-density PoE+ capabilities make it an essential component for Abu Dhabi’s technology-driven organizations, where advanced applications require extensive powered device deployments combined with high-performance network connectivity. The switch’s ability to power 48 devices simultaneously while maintaining optimal switching performance enables comprehensive smart building implementations that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Perpetual PoE technology ensures that connected devices maintain power even during switch maintenance operations and software updates, eliminating service disruptions that could impact critical business operations. This capability is particularly valuable for organizations in Abu Dhabi’s government sector, where continuous operation of security systems, communication devices, and building automation equipment is essential for maintaining operational continuity and public safety.

The C9300-48P’s support for network virtualization technologies enables organizations to implement multi-tenant network architectures that provide logical separation between different user groups or applications while sharing common infrastructure resources. This capability is particularly valuable for organizations in Abu Dhabi’s shared office and co-working sectors, where multiple tenants require secure network access while benefiting from shared high-performance infrastructure.

Comprehensive power monitoring and analytics capabilities provide detailed visibility into power consumption patterns, device status, and system performance, enabling infrastructure managers to optimize power utilization and identify potential issues before they impact operations. These monitoring capabilities include predictive analytics that can forecast power requirements and recommend capacity planning actions to support future growth.

 Enhanced Network Performance and Security for UAE Enterprise Applications

The C9300-48P incorporates advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that ensure optimal performance for voice, video, and data applications commonly deployed in UAE enterprise environments. These QoS features include sophisticated traffic classification, bandwidth allocation, and congestion management capabilities that maintain application performance even during peak usage periods when all PoE+ ports are actively powering devices.

Comprehensive security features protect both network infrastructure and connected powered devices from potential threats and unauthorized access, with advanced threat detection, device authentication, and encrypted communications capabilities that are essential for protecting valuable equipment and sensitive data in Dubai’s interconnected business environment.

Network automation capabilities enable zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration management for both switching and power management functions, significantly reducing deployment complexity and minimizing the potential for configuration errors. This automation capability is particularly valuable for organizations with large-scale deployments across multiple locations, where consistent configuration standards and rapid deployment capabilities are essential for operational efficiency.

Cloud-based management capabilities provide centralized monitoring and configuration management for both network and power functions across distributed deployments, enabling IT administrators to maintain comprehensive visibility and control over their infrastructure regardless of physical location. This cloud management capability supports both on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment models, providing flexibility for organizations with diverse operational requirements.

Specifications:

• Switching Capacity: 416 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate:52 Mpps
• Total Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports
• PoE+ Power Budget: 1440W total PoE+ power
• PoE+ Power per Port: Up to 30W per port
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports (Network Advantage) or 4 x 1G SFP ports (Network Essentials)
• Stacking Bandwidth: 480 Gbps with StackWise-1T
• Stacking Members: Up to 8 switches
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9,216 bytes
• Buffer Memory: 6 MB packet buffer
• CPU: x86 dual-core 1.2 GHz
• System Memory: 8 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Power Consumption: 88W (without PoE load)
• Power Supply: External 1600W AC power supply
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Dimensions (H x W x D):73 x 17.5 x 17.7 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 45.0 cm)
• Weight:33 lbs (7.4 kg)
• MTBF: 720,149 hours
• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty