Cisco Catalyst C9300-24U-A 24-Port UPOE Managed Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24U-A is a high-performance enterprise access switch designed for secure, scalable, and reliable campus networking. It features 24 Gigabit Ethernet UPOE ports, a modular uplink architecture, and the Network Advantage software license, making it an excellent solution for modern business environments.

2. 24 Gigabit UPOE Ports

The switch provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE), delivering up to 60W of power per port. It is ideal for powering wireless access points, IP phones, surveillance cameras, digital signage, and other high-power network devices.

3. Flexible Modular Uplink Architecture

The C9300-24U-A features a modular uplink slot compatible with Cisco 9300 Series network modules supporting 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G connectivity. This flexible design allows businesses to expand bandwidth without replacing existing hardware.

4. Advanced Layer 3 Networking

The included Network Advantage software license enables advanced Layer 3 routing, multicast services, policy-based routing, and intelligent traffic management. These capabilities make the switch suitable for complex enterprise and campus deployments.

5. Enterprise-Class Performance

Built on Cisco’s enterprise switching platform, the C9300-24U-A delivers a switching capacity of 208 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 154.76 Mpps, ensuring low-latency, wire-speed performance for cloud applications, unified communications, and virtualization.

6. Enterprise-Grade Security

Cisco integrates advanced security technologies including Secure Boot, Trust Anchor, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, and secure authentication. These features help protect enterprise networks from unauthorized access and evolving cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports automation, programmability, Cisco DNA Center integration, and centralized management. IT administrators can efficiently configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure through a unified management platform.

8. StackWise-480 Scalability

The Catalyst 9300 Series supports Cisco StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies, allowing multiple compatible switches to operate as a single logical unit. This improves resiliency, simplifies administration, and enables seamless network expansion.

9. Ideal for Enterprise Deployments

Whether deployed in corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, retail environments, or government organizations, the Cisco Catalyst C9300-24U-A delivers dependable connectivity, enterprise-grade security, and long-term scalability for mission-critical networks.