The Cisco Catalyst C9300‑24UX‑E is a stackable multigigabit UPOE access switch with 24 multigigabit ports, modular uplinks, Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials, and high‑performance stacking — engineered for secure, scalable enterprise campus deployments.
Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst C9300‑24UX‑E is a high‑performance stackable multigigabit access switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, designed for enterprise campus access where high‑speed multigigabit connectivity and robust Power over Ethernet over UPOE are required. It offers 24 multigigabit RJ‑45 ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) with UPOE support, flexible modular uplinks, and runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license — delivering advanced Layer 2 and essential Layer 3 features, security, automation, and scalability. With StackWise‑480 stacking, redundant power options, and rich QoS/security capabilities, the C9300‑24UX‑E is ideal for modern enterprise networks that support high‑density wireless access, IoT, voice, and video end‑points.
Key Features
• 24 × Multigigabit UPOE Ports — RJ‑45 ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps speeds with UPOE (up to ~60 W per port) for high‑speed devices and power delivery.
• Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials — Provides enterprise Layer 2 switching and essential Layer 3 functions, security, and automation.
• Modular Uplinks — Optional network modules (1G/10G/25G/40G) for flexible backbone connectivity.
• StackWise‑480 Technology — Up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth for managing up to eight switches as one logical unit.
• Advanced Security — Integrates features such as 802.1X, MACsec encryption, ACLs, DHCP snooping, and secure management.
• High Scale & Performance — Up to 32,000 MAC addresses and routing scale with robust packet throughput.
• Power Architecture — UPOE power delivery and Cisco StackPower support for shared power across a stack.
• Enterprise Management & Automation — Supports SNMP, REST APIs, Cisco DNA Center integration, telemetry, and programmable features.
Technical Specifications (at a Glance)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco Catalyst C9300‑24UX‑E |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × Multigigabit RJ‑45 UPOE (100 M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) |
| Uplinks | Modular uplink slots (supports 1G/10G/25G/40G modules) |
| Software License | Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials |
| Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps (standalone) |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (StackWise‑480) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~476 Mpps (standalone) |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | 32,000 entries |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 entries |
| DRAM / Flash | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| VLAN IDs | Up to 4,094 |
| Total SVIs | Up to 1,000 |
| PoE Budget | Up to ~560 W (varies by PSU) |
| StackPower Support | Yes |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack‑mountable |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
Typical Use Cases
• Enterprise Campus Access — High‑speed multigigabit connectivity for offices, wireless AP uplinks, and IoT devices.
• High‑Density Wireless Deployments — Power and bandwidth support for Wi‑Fi 6/6E APs and UPOE devices.
• Stacked Campus Networks — Centralized management and redundancy across multiple switches.
• Secure, Scalable Enterprise LANs — VLANs, advanced security, and automation for segmented networks.
• IoT and Converged Networks — Provides power and throughput for cameras, phones, sensors, and other endpoints.








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