Cisco C9300-24P Catalyst 9300 24-Port PoE+ Switch
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Cisco C9300-24P Catalyst 9300 24-Port PoE+ Switch

The Cisco C9300-24P Catalyst 9300 is a high-performance, stackable enterprise access switch featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, modular uplink support, and advanced Cisco networking, security, and automation capabilities. It is designed for enterprise campus networks, IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance devices, IoT deployments, and other power-enabled network endpoints.

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Description

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P is an enterprise-class Layer 2/Layer 3 access switch designed to provide reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity for modern business networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, it combines high-density Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), allowing compatible devices to receive both network connectivity and electrical power through a single Ethernet cable.

The C9300-24P provides 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper Ethernet ports, with PoE+ available across the ports. Cisco specifies support for IEEE 802.3af PoE and IEEE 802.3at PoE+, with PoE+ capable of delivering up to 30 W per port to compatible powered devices. The standard C9300-24P configuration has a 445 W PoE budget with a 715 W AC power supply, making it well suited for deployments involving multiple IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other powered endpoints.

Enterprise-Grade Switching

Built around Cisco’s UADP 2.0 ASIC architecture, the Catalyst 9300 platform is designed for demanding enterprise access environments. Its architecture supports advanced switching, security, automation, and programmability features while providing a scalable foundation for campus networking.

Flexible Uplink Connectivity

The C9300-24P uses a modular uplink architecture, allowing organizations to select appropriate uplink modules for their network requirements. The Catalyst 9300 platform supports a broad range of uplink technologies, including 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, 25 Gigabit, 40 Gigabit, and 100 Gigabit options depending on the compatible network module and platform configuration.

This flexibility makes the C9300-24P suitable for organizations that need to connect access switches to higher-speed distribution, core, or aggregation infrastructure.

Stackable Architecture

The C9300-24P supports Cisco StackWise-480, allowing multiple compatible Catalyst 9300 switches to operate as a unified logical switching system. It also supports StackPower, Cisco’s power-stacking technology, which can help provide greater power resiliency and flexibility in supported configurations.

Advanced Security

The Catalyst 9300 platform incorporates enterprise security technologies designed to help protect users, devices, applications, and network traffic. Cisco documentation highlights capabilities including Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), AES-256 MACsec encryption, and Trusted Systems features.

These capabilities make the C9300-24P appropriate for organizations requiring secure wired access across corporate offices, campuses, educational facilities, healthcare environments, industrial networks, and other enterprise deployments.

Intelligent Network Management

The Catalyst 9300 family runs Cisco IOS XE, Cisco’s modern, open operating system for enterprise networking. IOS XE provides model-driven programmability and supports automation capabilities, while the Catalyst 9300 platform can also host containers and third-party applications in supported configurations.

The platform also provides integration with Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) architecture, enabling policy-based automation and centralized network operations for supported deployments.

PoE+ for Connected Devices

With PoE+ across its 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the C9300-24P can simplify deployment of powered network equipment by reducing the need for separate power adapters and electrical outlets. Typical applications include:

  • IP telephones
  • Wireless access points
  • IP surveillance cameras
  • IoT devices
  • Network sensors
  • Building-management devices
  • Other IEEE-compliant PoE/PoE+ endpoints

Connectivity and Management Interfaces

The Catalyst 9300 platform includes RJ-45 and USB Mini-Type B console interfaces, along with USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectivity. It also supports external USB 3.0 SSD storage for supported applications and configurations.

Key Features

  • Model: Cisco C9300-24P
  • Series: Cisco Catalyst 9300
  • Form Factor: Enterprise stackable access switch
  • Downlink Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet
  • PoE: PoE+ on all 24 ports
  • PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at
  • Maximum PoE+ per Port: Up to 30 W
  • Typical PoE Budget: Up to 445 W with the specified 715 W AC power supply
  • Uplink Architecture: Modular uplink support
  • Uplink Options: Supports compatible 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G technologies depending on installed network module
  • Switching Architecture: Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC
  • Stacking: StackWise-480
  • Power Stacking: StackPower
  • Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
  • Security: Includes advanced security technologies such as MACsec and Encrypted Traffic Analytics on supported configurations
  • Console Connectivity: RJ-45 and USB Mini-Type B
  • USB: USB Type-A and USB Type-C
  • Target Environment: Enterprise, campus, branch, education, healthcare, IoT, wireless and IP telephony deployments

Ideal Applications

The Cisco C9300-24P is an excellent choice for organizations requiring a dependable, secure, and scalable access-layer switch with integrated PoE+. It is particularly suitable for:

  • Enterprise campus networks
  • Corporate offices
  • Wireless network deployments
  • IP telephony systems
  • IP surveillance installations
  • IoT and smart-building networks
  • Education and institutional environments
  • Healthcare networks
  • Branch and distributed enterprise environments
  • High-availability network architectures

Important: Cisco offers multiple C9300-24P configurations and licensing variants, including Network Essentials and Network Advantage versions. Verify the exact product suffix, installed power supply, uplink module, software license, and hardware configuration before purchase.

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