Catalyst 9300 Series 24‑Port Multigigabit UPOE Network Essentials Switch
Product Description
The Cisco C9300‑24UX‑E is a robust enterprise‑grade access switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series, designed for modern campus and branch deployments needing multigigabit speeds and high‑power delivery. It features 24 multigigabit UPOE (Universal Power over Ethernet) ports that support speeds from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps, providing both data and power to a wide range of devices such as Wi‑Fi access points, IP phones, cameras, and IoT equipment. Built on Cisco’s IOS XE operating system with a Network Essentials license, it delivers foundational Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 capabilities, modular uplink flexibility, and high reliability with StackWise‑480 stacking technology.
Model Type
Enterprise Multigigabit UPOE Access Switch — Catalyst 9300 with Network Essentials
Category
Networking — Enterprise Campus / Branch Access Switching
Key Features
24× Multigigabit UPOE Ports — RJ45 ports support 100 Mbps / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G and deliver UPOE power (up to ~60 W per port).
Network Essentials License — Provides Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing features.
Modular Uplinks — Expansion slot for uplink network modules (e.g., 1G/10G/25G/40G) for flexible connectivity.
StackWise‑480 Stacking — Supports up to 8 switches in a stack with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth for simplified management and redundancy.
Cisco StackPower Support — Power sharing among stack members for optimized PoE delivery and redundancy.
Cisco IOS XE & Management — Managed via CLI, Web UI, SNMP, and integrates with Cisco DNA Center for automation.
High Resiliency & Enterprise Reliability — Designed with redundant fans, optional dual PSUs, and enterprise‑grade uptime.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco C9300‑24UX‑E |
| Series | Catalyst 9300 |
| Access Ports | 24 × Multigigabit UPOE (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) |
| Uplink Slots | 1 × Expansion slot (modules sold separately) |
| Switching Capacity | ~640 Gbps (single unit) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~476 Mpps |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (StackWise‑480) |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN IDs | Up to ~4,094 |
| PoE/UPOE Power | ~560 W default PoE budget (varies with PSU configuration) |
| Memory | 8 GB DRAM & 16 GB Flash |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE (Network Essentials) |
| Management | CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack‑mountable |
| Power Supply | 1100W AC default (optional dual PSU supported) |
| StackPower | Supported |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Campus Access Layer — Provides high‑speed multigigabit access and power for wireless APs and high‑density endpoints.
High‑Density Wireless Backhaul — Backhauls traffic from Wi‑Fi 6/6E access points at higher speeds.
Power‑Demanding Edge Devices — UPOE to power PTZ cameras, advanced APs, and IoT devices.
Stacked Campus Architecture — Unified management and redundancy across multiple switches.
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