Move beyond standard gigabit access with a Catalyst 9300 switch designed for higher-bandwidth endpoints. This 48-port configuration combines 12 multi-gig ports with 36 ports at 2.5 GbE, giving infrastructure teams the bandwidth needed for Wi-Fi access points, high-performance clients, and other devices that can outgrow traditional access switching. UPOE support adds the power budget required for modern edge hardware without adding external injectors. The 1,100 W AC power supply provides the electrical headroom expected in dense PoE environments, while Meraki management gives distributed teams a consistent operational model across sites. That combination matters when the network must support both performance and control, especially in refresh projects where access-layer bottlenecks are no longer acceptable. For organizations standardizing on Cisco campus switching, this model offers a practical upgrade path for multi-gig access without moving to a more complex architecture. It is built for teams that need more bandwidth per port, more power per endpoint, and fewer compromises in the closet.