Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-Port 12 MGig Network Essentials | Enterprise Switch — CON-OS-C920024A

Support demanding campus access workloads with a Catalyst 9300 configuration built for higher-speed edge connectivity. This 48-port model combines 12 MGig capability with 36 2.5 GbE ports, giving network teams the port mix needed for modern wireless, desktop, and access-layer deployments without forcing an immediate redesign of the switching fabric. Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches are commonly selected where access-layer performance, operational consistency, and long-term network planning matter. The Network Essentials license tier aligns with organizations that want a capable enterprise switching foundation for standard campus deployments while keeping procurement and lifecycle decisions straightforward. For IT teams, the value is in preserving bandwidth at the edge. Higher-speed multigig access helps reduce bottlenecks for Wi-Fi 6 access points and high-performance endpoints, while the Catalyst 9300 family is designed to fit into established Cisco campus architectures. That makes this model a practical choice for refresh cycles, building expansions, and standardized branch or campus rollouts where predictable behavior matters more than feature sprawl. Choose this configuration when you need a trusted access switch that can support current demand and leave room for growth. It is a strong fit for organizations that want to invest once, avoid premature replacement, and keep the network ready for the next wave of connected devices. Ideal For Campus access switch for Wi-Fi 6 access point deployments Edge switching for high-density office floors and shared workspaces Network refresh in standardized Cisco enterprise environments Access-layer expansion for buildings requiring multigig client connectivity Why This Product 1 More edge bandwidth than standard gigabit access switches 2 Better fit for Wi-Fi 6 and high-performance endpoint deployments 3 Network Essentials licensing keeps the configuration straightforward 4 Cisco campus architecture support suits standardized enterprise environments