Cisco Catalyst 9350 48-Port 30W PoE+ Network Switch

Network bottlenecks and insufficient power delivery can cripple a growing business. The Cisco Catalyst 9350 48-Port 30W PoE+ switch eliminates these constraints, delivering high-density Gigabit connectivity with robust PoE+ to power devices like IP phones, cameras, and access points. This enterprise-class switch is engineered for demanding environments where performance, security, and scalability are non-negotiable.

Who is it for

This switch is ideal for medium to large enterprises, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities that require reliable, high-speed connectivity for a large number of endpoints and need to power PoE-enabled devices without additional electrical infrastructure. It suits IT teams looking for advanced features like stacking, modular uplinks, and comprehensive security.

Main features

• 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port) for powering devices.
• Modular uplink slots supporting 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G for flexible network design.
• High-performance switching with 256 Gbps capacity and 190.48 Mpps forwarding rate.
• Cisco StackWise-480 technology allows stacking up to 8 switches with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth.
• Advanced security with Cisco TrustSec, MACsec-256 encryption, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
• Dual redundant power supply support for up to 715W PoE budget.
• Runs Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage license for full Layer 3 routing and advanced features.

Specifications

• Device Type: Network Switch - 48 ports - L3 - managed - stackable
• Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 1U
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+)
• Uplink Module Support: Modular, supports 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G uplinks
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 715W (with optional dual power supplies)
• Switching Capacity: 256 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 190.48 Mpps
• MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: Yes, up to 9198 bytes
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480, Cisco StackPower
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PIM, HSRP, VRRP (IPv4/IPv6)
• Management Protocols: SNMP, RMON, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/S, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
• Security Features: Cisco TrustSec, MACsec-256, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
• Processor: UADP 2.0 ASIC
• RAM: 8 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Software Image: Cisco IOS XE
• License Level: Network Advantage

Tips

To maximize the PoE budget, use dual power supplies. For high availability, stack multiple switches using StackWise-480. Ensure proper ventilation in the rack to maintain optimal operating temperature. Leverage the modular uplinks to future-proof your network for higher bandwidth needs.