Cisco Catalyst 9300 Ethernet & Network Switches Model Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco’s leading stackable enterprise access switching platform, delivering high-density, secure, and cloud-ready networking for businesses. Built to support a hybrid work environment, it offers modular and fixed uplink options, high-speed stacking bandwidth up to 1 Tbps, and the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class. With advanced security, cloud management via Meraki, and integrated AI-driven analytics, the Catalyst 9300 ensures seamless connectivity, optimized performance, and future-ready network scalability.
Key Features:
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth for unmatched scalability.
Flexible uplink options with 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit support.
Cisco ThousandEyes integration for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting.
Cloud and on-premise management with Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center.
Advanced security, including AES-256 MACsec encryption and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series Switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud. They are the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. The Catalyst 9300 Series switches form the foundational building block for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco's lead enterprise architecture. At 480 Gbps, they are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture. The Catalyst 9300 Series is the first optimized platform for high-density 802.11ac Wave2. It sets new maximums for network scale. These switches are also ready for the future, with an x86 CPU architecture and more memory, enabling them to host containers and run third-party applications and scripts natively within the switch.
The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise® technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), for the most resilient architecture in a stackable (sub-50-ms) solution. The highly resilient and efficient power architecture features Cisco StackPower®, which delivers high-density Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE®) and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports. The switches are based on the Cisco Unified Access™ Data Plane 2.0 (UADP) 2.0 architecture which not only protects your investment but also allows a larger scale and higher throughput. A modern operating system, Cisco IOS XE with programmability offers advanced security capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence.
The Foundation of Software-Defined Access
Advanced persistent security threats. The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mobility everywhere. Cloud adoption. All of these require a network fabric that integrates advanced hardware and software innovations to automate, secure, and simplify customer networks. The goal of this network fabric is to enable customer revenue growth by accelerating the rollout of business services.
The Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA) with SD-Access is the network fabric that powers business. It is an open and extensible, software-driven architecture that accelerates and simplifies your enterprise network operations. The programmable architecture frees your IT staff from time-consuming, repetitive network configuration tasks so they can focus instead on innovation that positively transforms your business. SD-Access enables policy-based automation from edge to cloud with foundational capabilities. These include:
What are the key connectivity options available on the Cisco C9300-24U-1A?
The Cisco C9300-24U-1A offers flexible downlink connectivity with 10G Multigigabit, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps copper options, as well as 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps fiber uplinks. The switch supports multiple power delivery options including Cisco 90W UPOE+, UPOE, and PoE+ to accommodate diverse network requirements. We offer this model with full technical support and documentation available from our team.
What security features does the C9300-24U-1A provide for enterprise networks?
The C9300-24U-1A includes comprehensive security capabilities such as MACsec-256 encryption, 100G IPsec hardware acceleration, and integration with Cisco Umbrella cloud security. It also supports embedded wireless controller functionality and Cisco Spaces for enhanced network visibility and threat prevention. Contact us today to discuss how these security features align with your enterprise requirements.
Is the Cisco C9300-24U-1A suitable for cloud-managed environments?
Yes, the C9300-24U-1A supports Meraki cloud monitoring and management options, making it ideal for organizations seeking centralized network visibility and control. The switch also integrates with ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent for advanced network performance monitoring and analytics. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore our cloud-ready networking solutions.
What application hosting capabilities does this Cisco switch support?
The C9300-24U-1A supports application hosting including ASAc firewall deployment, Docker containers, and hot patching without requiring system downtime. This enables organizations to run security and networking applications directly on the switch, reducing infrastructure complexity. We offer comprehensive configuration support to maximize your application hosting deployment.
Does the C9300-24U-1A meet energy efficiency standards?
Yes, the C9300-24U-1A includes ENERGY STAR® certified models that help reduce operational power consumption and support sustainability initiatives. The switch features redundant power and fan options to ensure high availability while maintaining energy efficiency. Contact us today for specific power consumption details and energy efficiency certifications for your deployment.
What network protocols and standards does the C9300-24U-1A support?
The C9300-24U-1A supports advanced networking standards including ETA, AVB (Audio Video Bridging), IPsec, MACsec encryption, NSF/SSO (Non-Stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover), and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for sub-microsecond clock synchronization. These capabilities make it suitable for time-sensitive applications and mission-critical network deployments. Available from us with full technical documentation and support resources.
The Cisco C9300-24U-1A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C930024U1A
