Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A 24-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A is an enterprise-grade managed switch designed to provide secure, scalable, and high-performance networking. It features 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports, a modular uplink slot, and the Network Advantage software license, making it an ideal choice for enterprise campuses, branch offices, and mission-critical business networks.

2. 24 Gigabit PoE+ Access Ports

The switch offers 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports that deliver both power and data through a single Ethernet cable. It is ideal for IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while reducing cabling complexity and installation costs.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Design

The C9300-24P-A includes a modular uplink slot compatible with Cisco network modules supporting 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G connectivity. This flexible design allows organizations to expand network bandwidth without replacing existing hardware.

4. Network Advantage Software

The included Network Advantage license provides advanced Layer 2 switching and full Layer 3 routing capabilities. It supports enterprise routing, multicast services, policy-based networking, and intelligent traffic management for demanding business environments.

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Built on Cisco’s UADP ASIC architecture, the switch delivers 208 Gbps switching capacity and 154.76 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring low-latency operation for cloud applications, voice, video, and data-intensive workloads.

6. Advanced Security Features

The switch includes Cisco Secure Boot, Trust Anchor technology, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure authentication to help protect enterprise infrastructure from cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the C9300-24P-A supports Cisco DNA Center integration, automation, programmability, and centralized management, enabling IT teams to deploy, monitor, and maintain networks efficiently.

8. StackWise-480 Technology

Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies enable multiple compatible Catalyst 9300 switches to operate as a single logical system, improving scalability, resiliency, and simplifying administration.