Cisco C9300X-24HX-E Catalyst 9300 24-Port 10G/mGig UPOE+ Switch

Description

The Cisco C9300X-24HX-E Catalyst 9300 Series Switch is an enterprise-class, high-performance access switch designed for organizations that require high-speed multigigabit connectivity, advanced security, flexible uplinks, and high-power PoE capabilities.

The C9300X-24HX-E provides 24 multigigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports, supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps connectivity. All 24 ports support Cisco UPOE+, providing up to 90W of power per port to compatible powered devices. This makes the switch particularly well suited to modern Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments, high-performance wireless access points, IP cameras, IoT equipment, smart-building devices, digital signage, and other power-hungry network endpoints.

The “-E” designation identifies the Network Essentials software/license configuration. Cisco lists the C9300X-24HX-E as a stackable 24-port 10G/multigigabit copper switch with UPOE+, modular uplink support, StackPower+, and StackWise-1T.

Key Features

24-Port 10G Multigigabit Connectivity

The switch provides 24 x RJ-45 multigigabit Ethernet ports, supporting:

• 100 Mbps
• 1 Gbps
• 2.5 Gbps
• 5 Gbps
• 10 Gbps

This flexible multirate architecture allows connected devices to automatically operate at the highest mutually supported speed, making the C9300X-24HX-E suitable for environments transitioning from traditional Gigabit Ethernet to 10GbE access connectivity.

Cisco UPOE+ — Up to 90W per Port

All 24 access ports support Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet Plus (UPOE+). Cisco describes UPOE+ as combining IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 capabilities with Cisco UPOE technology to provide up to 90W per port to compatible powered devices.

This enables a single Ethernet connection to provide both high-speed network connectivity and power for demanding devices such as:

• Wi-Fi 6/6E access points
• High-performance wireless infrastructure
• IP surveillance cameras
• Video-conferencing equipment
• Digital signage
• IoT gateways
• Building automation systems
• Smart lighting and other connected devices

High-Power Enterprise Deployment

Cisco documentation specifies a 735W PoE budget with the 1100W AC power supply for the C9300X-24HX platform. This provides substantial power capacity for deployments containing multiple UPOE+ endpoints.

Actual available power depends on the installed power supply and system configuration.

Modular Uplink Architecture

The C9300X-24HX-E supports modular uplink connectivity, allowing organizations to select appropriate uplink modules according to their network architecture. Cisco’s Catalyst 9300X platform supports high-speed uplink options including 100G/40G, 25G/10G/1G, and 10G multigigabit configurations depending on the selected network module.

This allows the switch to serve as an access-layer platform while providing a scalable path toward higher-speed aggregation and core connectivity.

StackWise-1T

The C9300X platform supports Cisco StackWise-1T, providing up to 1 Tbps of stacking bandwidth within supported Catalyst 9300X configurations. This enables multiple switches to be managed as a single logical unit and provides a scalable approach to building resilient enterprise access networks.

StackPower+

The platform also supports StackPower+, Cisco’s power-stacking technology for supported Catalyst 9300X configurations. This can help organizations build more resilient power architectures across compatible switches.

Enterprise Security and Performance

The Catalyst 9300X family is designed for secure, high-speed enterprise access and is based on Cisco’s advanced switching architecture. Cisco identifies the C9300X platform as supporting hardware-based IPsec, with capabilities of up to 100G on supported configurations.

The platform is designed to support demanding applications involving:

• Secure enterprise access
• Wireless convergence
• IoT
• Smart buildings
• High-speed campus networking
• Branch connectivity
• Policy-based network access
• Network automation

Cisco IOS XE

The Catalyst 9300 Series runs Cisco IOS XE, Cisco’s modern enterprise network operating system. IOS XE provides model-driven programmability and automation capabilities, while the Catalyst 9300 platform can support containers and third-party applications in supported configurations.

This makes the C9300X-24HX-E suitable for organizations looking to combine traditional enterprise switching with modern automation and software-defined networking capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on Cisco’s published Catalyst 9300X documentation; installed options and exact system configuration can affect available capabilities.

Ideal Applications

The C9300X-24HX-E is particularly suitable for:

• Enterprise campus networks
• High-speed wired access
• Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E deployments
• Smart-building infrastructure
• IP surveillance systems
• IoT deployments
• Video and collaboration environments
• High-density wireless access
• Branch and distributed enterprise networks
• Network access requiring high-power PoE
• Organizations migrating from 1GbE to 10GbE access

Key Benefits

High-Speed Access: Provides up to 10Gbps connectivity on all 24 multigigabit copper ports.

Flexible Speed Support: Supports multiple Ethernet speeds from 100 Mbps through 10 Gbps, allowing compatibility with a wide range of network devices.

High-Power UPOE+: Up to 90W per port can support advanced powered devices without requiring separate electrical connections.

Scalable Architecture: Modular uplinks and StackWise-1T provide flexibility for growing enterprise networks.

Enterprise Security: Designed with advanced security and hardware-based IPsec capabilities for supported configurations.

Modern Network Operating System: Cisco IOS XE supports programmability, automation, and modern enterprise networking architectures.

Product Summary

The Cisco C9300X-24HX-E Catalyst 9300 24-Port 10G/mGig UPOE+ Switch is a powerful enterprise access platform for organizations that need 10Gbps multigigabit connectivity combined with high-power UPOE+. With 24 multigigabit copper ports, up to 90W per port, modular uplinks, StackWise-1T, StackPower+, and Cisco IOS XE, it provides a scalable foundation for next-generation wired, wireless, IoT, and smart-building networks.

Model: C9300X-24HX-E
Category: Enterprise Managed Network Switch
License Level: Network Essentials
Ports: 24 × 10G Multigigabit UPOE+
Maximum Port Speed: 10Gbps
Maximum PoE: Up to 90W per port