The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24S-A is a high-performance, stackable enterprise fiber switch with 24 × 1 Gb SFP ports, modular uplinks, and Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage — ideal for scalable, secure fiber-based network access and aggregation.
Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24S-A is a stackable enterprise-grade fiber access switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, designed to deliver high-performance Layer 2/Layer 3 switching over 24 × 1 Gb SFP fiber ports with modular uplinks for flexible expansion. It runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, providing advanced routing, security, automation, and segmentation capabilities suitable for campus core and aggregation deployments. StackWise-480 technology enables multiple units to function as a single logical switch with simplified management and redundancy.
Key Features
• 24 × 1 Gb SFP Fiber Ports — High-density fiber connectivity for connecting servers, uplinks, or fiber access links.
• Modular Uplinks — Supports optional uplink modules (1G/10G/25G/40G) for flexible backbone connectivity.
• Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage License — Provides advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, enhanced security, and automation.
• StackWise-480 Technology — Up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth, enabling up to eight switches to act as one logical unit.
• StackPower Support — Power redundancy and sharing across a stack for resilience.
• High Scale & Performance — Up to 32,000 MAC addresses, 32,000 IPv4 routes, and 16,000 IPv6 routes for large networks.
• Advanced Security — Supports modern ACLs, MACsec, and security services via Cisco IOS XE.
• Energy-Efficient Design — Compliant with power-saving standards to reduce energy use.
Technical Specifications (at a Glance)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco Catalyst C9300-24S-A |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 1 Gb SFP fiber ports |
| Uplinks | Modular uplinks (supports various SFP/SFP+/QSFP modules) |
| Software License | Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps standalone |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps |
| MAC Addresses | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | 32,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 |
| VLAN IDs | Up to 4,094 |
| DRAM/Flash | 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash |
| PoE / UPOE | No PoE support (fiber model) |
| Power Supply | 715 W AC (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) |
| StackPower Support | Yes |
| Dimensions | 1.73″ × 17.5″ × 17.7″ (standard 1RU) |
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise Fiber Access Layer — Ideal where fiber connectivity is required for uplinks or large-campus fiber access.
• Aggregation in Core/Distribution — Central aggregation for fiber networks with advanced routing.
• Stacked Campus Networks — Unified management and redundancy across stacks of switches.
• Secure, Managed Networks — Enables strong security and segmentation using Cisco IOS XE capabilities.
• Data Center Edge — Fiber-centric connectivity with modular uplink scalability.
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