Catalyst 9300 Series 24‑Port UPOE Network Essentials Switch
Product Description
The Cisco C9300‑24U‑E is a stackable enterprise access switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, built for high‑performance campus and branch networks requiring robust connectivity, power delivery, and scalability. It features 24 Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) Gigabit Ethernet ports with a total UPOE budget of approximately 830 W, allowing it to power high‑demand devices like Wi‑Fi access points, VoIP phones, IoT devices and cameras. The switch supports modular uplinks, advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, and Cisco StackWise‑480 stacking technology for seamless network expansion and resilience.
Model Type
Enterprise Layer 3 UPOE Access Switch – Network Essentials License
Category
Networking – Enterprise Campus / Branch Access Switching
Key Features
24× UPOE Gigabit Ethernet Ports — Universal PoE delivery up to ~60 W per port for powering diverse edge devices.
Modular Uplinks — Flexible uplink slots supporting 1G/10G/25G/40G uplink modules for scalable connectivity.
Cisco StackWise‑480 — Up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth for simplified management, redundancy, and high availability.
Cisco StackPower Support — Power sharing across stacked switches for optimized utilization and resiliency.
Advanced Layer 3 Routing — Supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRRP, and other routing features for scalable enterprise networks.
Secure Network Features — VLANs, ACLs, MACsec encryption, and QoS for traffic control and security.
Cisco IOS‑XE Software — Enterprise‑grade operating system with CLI, SNMP, and DNA Center integration for automated management.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9300‑24U‑E |
| Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps UPOE Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplink Ports | Modular uplinks (1G/10G/25G/40G options) |
| Available UPOE Power | ~830 W total |
| Switching Capacity | ~208 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~154.76 Mpps |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps StackWise‑480 |
| MAC Address Table | ~32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | ~32,000 |
| IPv6 Routes | ~16,000 |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | Up to 4,000 |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9,198 bytes |
| License Level | Network Essentials |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Campus Access — Provides edge connectivity with full power support for wireless access, IP phones, and IoT endpoints.
Branch Office Networking — A scalable and secure access layer with resilient stacking and uplink flexibility.
High‑Power Edge Deployments — Supports UPOE for high‑power devices such as PTZ cameras and advanced access points.
Stacked Campus Architecture — Simplifies management and continuity across multiple switches with StackWise‑480.
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