Cisco Catalyst 9300L Mini 48-Port 8 mGig Network Advantage Switch with 4x 25G Uplinks

Network administrators in medium to large enterprise branch offices can deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Mini switch to deliver high-speed wired connectivity, advanced security, and flexible uplink options in a compact 1U form factor. With 48 multi-gigabit Ethernet ports and four 25G SFP28 uplinks, this switch handles bandwidth-intensive applications such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, high-definition video, and IoT devices without bottlenecks.

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000/2.5/5/10 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
• 4 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 uplink ports
• PoE+ support with 715 W power budget
• Switching capacity: 336 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 250 Mpps
• StackWise-160 stacking technology for up to 8 switches
• Cisco Network Advantage software package
• 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash memory
• MAC address table: 32,000 entries; VLANs: 4094
• Advanced routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PIM, VRRP, HSRP
• Security: MACsec, TrustSec, AES-256, SNMPv3, SSH

Why choose it

The Catalyst 9300L Mini combines high-density multi-gigabit access with 25G uplinks, making it ideal for future-proofing your network. Its PoE+ budget of 715 W powers a wide range of devices, while StackWise-160 simplifies management and increases resiliency. The Network Advantage license unlocks full Layer 3 routing and advanced security features, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and protection.

Ideal use cases

• Branch office access layer for high-speed wired and wireless connectivity
• Deployments requiring multi-gigabit ports for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points
• Networks needing flexible 25G uplinks to aggregation or core switches
• Environments with PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, cameras, and sensors

Good to know

This switch is rack-mountable and includes an internal AC power supply. It supports jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes and operates in temperatures from -5°C to 45°C. Management is via CLI, SNMP, web interface, and Cisco DNA Center. The product is backed by Cisco's limited lifetime hardware warranty.