The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-E is a premium, stackable enterprise switch built for intent-based networking. Featuring 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 445W budget and modular uplinks, it easily powers Wi-Fi 6 and IP cameras while delivering 480Gbps stacking resiliency.
Quick Specs:
· Ports: 24 x 1G Base-T (PoE+)
· Uplinks: Modular (Requires Network Module)
· PoE Budget: 445W (Via 715W Default Power Supply)
· Software: Network Essentials
· Stacking: StackWise-480 (480 Gbps)
· Form Factor: 1RU Rack-mountable
Comprehensive Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-E is part of Cisco’s lead stacking enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud. Serving as the foundational building block for Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), this high-performance access switch replaces older legacy models with cutting-edge x86 CPU architecture, 8GB of RAM, and the highly programmable UADP 2.0 ASIC.
Unlike basic data switches, the C9300-24P-E provides robust Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) directly over copper cabling. This capability drastically reduces installation costs by eliminating the need for separate electrical wiring when deploying modern endpoint devices. Furthermore, its modular uplink design ensures your investment is protected—allowing you to scale fiber connections from 1G to 40G as your core network throughput demands increase.
Key Features & Business Benefits
Robust PoE+ Delivery: Out of the box, the switch provides up to 30 Watts per port (IEEE 802.3at) with a total power budget of 445W. It is engineered to seamlessly power Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) security cameras, and VoIP telephony systems.
Future-Proof Modular Uplinks: The switch features an empty expansion slot on the front panel. Customize your uplink speeds by inserting optional Cisco Network Modules (such as 4x 1G, 8x 10G, or 2x 40G) tailored to your immediate and future bandwidth requirements.
Industry-Leading StackWise-480: Achieve unparalleled high availability. Stack up to 8 switches to form a unified, highly resilient virtual chassis with an astonishing 480 Gbps of dedicated stacking backplane bandwidth.
Advanced Security Foundation: Protect your infrastructure from the ground up with native hardware-based MACsec AES-256 encryption, Trustworthy Systems (Secure Boot, image signing), and Cisco TrustSec micro-segmentation.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Details for C9300-24P-E
Product Series
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series
Downlink Ports
24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet with Full PoE+ (802.3at)
Wireless-First Enterprise Environments: Power dozens of high-throughput Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points across branch offices while securely managing traffic via Cisco DNA Center.
IP Surveillance Networks: Centrally power and connect a facility’s entire network of high-definition IP security cameras and biometric access control scanners without running extra power lines.
High-Availability Campus Access: Utilize the StackWise-480 technology and dual power supply capabilities to ensure zero downtime for critical corporate departments and data labs.
Please Note: The C9300-24P-E does not come with built-in uplink ports. You must select a Network Module (NM) to connect this switch to your core/distribution network. C9300-NM-4G=: 4 x 1G SFP Network Module C9300-NM-8X=: 8 x 10G SFP+ Network Module (Highly recommended for PoE traffic aggregation) STACK-T1-50CM=: Cisco StackWise-480 Stacking Cable (50 cm) PWR-C1-715WAC=: 715W AC Secondary Power Supply (Add for N+1 Redundancy or to boost total PoE budget to 720W)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the PoE power budget for the C9300-24P-E?
A1: Out of the box, the C9300-24P-E includes a 715W default power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC), which provides a PoE power budget of 445W. If you install a second 715W power supply, you can increase the available PoE budget to 720W.
Q2: Does this switch include SFP ports for fiber connections?
A2: No. The Catalyst 9300 series features a modular uplink architecture. The switch has an empty network module slot. You must separately purchase a Cisco Network Module (such as C9300-NM-4G or C9300-NM-8X) to add SFP or SFP+ uplink ports.
Q3: Can I stack the C9300-24P-E with older Catalyst 3850 series switches?
A3: No. The Catalyst 9300 series utilizes the StackWise-480 architecture and runs on Cisco IOS XE, which is not backwards compatible for stacking with the older Catalyst 3850 or Catalyst 2960 series. Stacking is strictly supported among identical Catalyst 9300 models.
Q4: What routing capabilities are included with the Network Essentials license?
A4: The Network Essentials (-E) license provides powerful Layer 2 switching and foundational Layer 3 routing, including OSPF for routed access (OSPF stub), RIP, and static routing. Full routing features like BGP or full OSPF require an upgrade to the Network Advantage license.
Q5: Is the power supply field-replaceable?
A5: Yes. The included 715W AC power supply is a Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU). The switch chassis also features a second, empty power supply slot, allowing you to add a secondary unit for hot-swappable power redundancy without interrupting network operations.
