The Cisco C9300-24P-E Catalyst 9300 Switch is a high-performance, stackable enterprise access layer switch with 24 Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports and the Network Essentials software package. It is a foundational component of the Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) architecture, designed for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud applications.
Key Features and Specifications
- Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports.
- Power:
- PoE+ Budget: 445W available PoE power with the default 715W AC power supply (supports optional redundant power supplies).
- PoE Standard: Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port).
- Performance:
- Switching Capacity: 208 Gbps.
- Forwarding Rate: 154.76 Mpps.
- Stacking Bandwidth: Up to 480 Gbps with Cisco StackWise-480 technology for scalability and resilience.
- Software & Licensing:
- Runs on the modern and programmable Cisco IOS XE operating system.
- Requires a mandatory Cisco DNA Essentials subscription, providing fundamental Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 switching capabilities, along with automation tools and foundational security features.
- Hardware & Design:
- Architecture: Based on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 ASIC.
- Memory: 8 GB DRAM and 16 GB Flash memory.
- Uplinks: Features a modular uplink design, allowing flexible configurations with 1G, 10G, or 40G uplink modules (sold separately).
- Form Factor: 1 rack unit (1RU), rack-mountable.
Benefits
- Enhanced Security: Includes advanced capabilities like MACsec encryption (AES-256), Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), and Trustworthy Solutions (hardware anchored secure boot) to protect sensitive data and identify threats.
- IoT Convergence: Ideal for powering a variety of connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras, simplifying deployment by eliminating the need for separate power sources.
- Operational Simplicity: Supports automation tools through Cisco DNA Center integration and offers an onboard web GUI (WebUI) for easy management and monitoring.
- High Availability: Features redundant power supply options, redundant fans, StackWise-480 for combined switching capacity, and StackPower for power redundancy among stacked members, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
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