Cisco Catalyst 9300-24P-A Advantage License 24-Port PoE+ Switch
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Cisco C9300-24P-A Access Enterprise Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-24P-A is a 1 RU fixed-access enterprise switch optimized for U.S. campus and branch deployments—from powering PoE+ security cameras in Chicago transit systems to driving Wi-Fi 6 access points in Silicon Valley tech campuses.
As part of the Catalyst 9000 family running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it features 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ downlinks and a hot-swappable network-module slot for 1 GbE/10 GbE/40 GbE uplinks, backed by an x86 CPU and Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC for secure, programmable, cloud-ready performance.
Overview
Highlights
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24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ports
Up to 30 W per port with a 445 W default PoE+ budget (upgradeable to 720 W) for IP cameras, phones, and APs. -
Flexible Uplink Expansion
One network-module slot supports C9300-NM-4G (4×1 GbE), C9300-NM-8X (8×10 GbE), or C9300-NM-2Q (2×40 GbE) modules. -
Wire-Speed Switching
208 Gbps non-blocking switch fabric and 154.76 Mpps forwarding rate ensure no bottlenecks for east-west traffic. -
StackWise-480 Stacking
Up to eight switches with 480 Gbps bidirectional stacking bandwidth and sub-50 ms failover via NSF/SSO and cross-stack EtherChannel. -
Enterprise-Grade Security
Line-rate AES-256 MACsec, Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and scalable ACLs. -
Advanced Programmability & Telemetry
NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, NX-API/Python SDK, on-box scripting, and streaming telemetry integrate with Cisco DNA Center or Meraki Dashboard for zero-touch automation. -
Energy-Efficient Design
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet and low-power fan management help meet U.S. sustainability goals.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C9300-NM-4G | Network Module | 4×1 GbE SFP uplinks for compact fiber aggregation |
| C9300-NM-8X | Network Module | 8×10 GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed campus backbone |
| C9300-NM-2Q | Network Module | 2×40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks for ultra-high-speed aggregation |
| PWR-C1-715WAC-P | Power Supply | 715 W AC platinum PSU (default for PoE+ models) |
| PWR-C1-1100WAC-P | Power Supply | 1,100 W AC platinum PSU for extended PoE+ (720 W) |
| FAN-T2= | Fan Module | Field-replaceable fan tray with N+1 redundancy |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | C9300-24P-A | C9300-24P-E | C9300-24T-A |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoE Ports | 24×1 GbE PoE+ | 24×1 GbE PoE+ | 24×1 GbE data-only |
| License | Network Advantage | Network Essentials | Network Advantage |
| Default PSU | 715 W AC | 715 W AC | 350 W AC |
| Available PoE | 445 W (upgradable to 720 W) | 445 W (upgradable to 720 W) | N/A |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps full-duplex | 208 Gbps full-duplex | 208 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps | 154.76 Mpps | 154.76 Mpps |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps) | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps) | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps) |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C9300-24P-A |
| Description | Catalyst 9300 24-port 1 GbE PoE+, Network Advantage license |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ auto-sensing |
| Uplink Expansion | 1 × modular slot (C9300-NM-4G/8X/2Q) |
| Default Power Supply | 1 × PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715 W AC) |
| Available PoE Budget | 445 W (30 W per port), upgradeable to 720 W with PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 154.76 Mpps (64-byte packets); 511.90 Mpps in a StackWise-480 stack |
| Stacking | StackWise-480; up to 8 switches; 480 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | Up to 32,000 (24,000 direct + 8,000 indirect) |
| IPv6 Routes | Up to 16,000 entries |
| Multicast Routing | Up to 8,000 groups |
| QoS Scale Entries | Up to 5,120 entries |
| ACL Scale Entries | Up to 5,120 entries |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB |
| Flexible NetFlow | Up to 64,000 flows |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB DDR4 DRAM; 16 GB flash |
| CPU & ASIC | Multicore x86 CPU; Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF/RESTCONF, NX-API, USB/mini-USB console; Cisco DNA Center/Meraki Dashboard integration |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 19.2″ (4.4 × 44.5 × 48.8 cm) |
| Weight (with PSU) | 16.33 lb (7.4 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications & Compliance | UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN 60950-1; IEC 60950-1; AS/NZS 60950.1 |
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