Cisco-Catalyst C9300-24P-E
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-E is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ managed switch designed for enterprise access-layer, campus, and branch networks. It provides 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports, supports modular uplink modules, and includes the Cisco Network Essentials software package. Cisco identifies this model as a stackable Catalyst 9300 switch supporting StackWise-480 and StackPower.
Description
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-E is an enterprise-class switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, built for secure, scalable, and highly available access-layer deployments.
The switch provides 24 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, allowing connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled endpoints to receive both network connectivity and power through a single Ethernet cable. Cisco specifies a 437W PoE budget for the C9300-24P-E when equipped with its standard 715W AC power supply.
Unlike the fixed-uplink C9300L models, the C9300-24P-E uses a modular uplink architecture, allowing compatible Cisco network modules to be selected according to the required uplink speed and connectivity.
The platform supports StackWise-480, providing high-bandwidth switch stacking, as well as StackPower for power resiliency and power sharing across compatible switches. The “-E” designation identifies the Network Essentials software package.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Model | C9300-24P-E |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ |
| PoE | PoE+ |
| PoE Budget | Up to 437W* |
| Uplink Architecture | Modular |
| Software Package | Network Essentials |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 |
| Power Resiliency | StackPower |
| Standard Power Supply | 715W AC |
| Management | Cisco IOS XE |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Application | Enterprise / Campus / Branch Networking |
*PoE budget depends on the installed power-supply configuration. Cisco’s documentation lists 437W for the C9300-24P with a 715W AC power supply.
Key Features & Benefits
- 24 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
- Provides power and data over Ethernet
- Up to 437W PoE budget with the specified 715W power supply
- Modular uplink architecture
- StackWise-480 support
- StackPower support
- Cisco IOS XE operating system
- Network Essentials software package
- Enterprise-grade security and network management
- 1RU rack-mount form factor
- Suitable for IP phones, wireless APs, cameras, and IoT devices
- Designed for high-density enterprise access networks
Recommended Applications
- Enterprise Networks
- Campus Networks
- Branch Offices
- IP Telephony
- Wireless Access Point Connectivity
- IP Surveillance
- IoT Deployments
- Access-Layer Switching
- PoE Network Infrastructure
- Business-Critical Networks



