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, 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 differences between the Cisco C9300-24UX and C9300L series switches?
The C9300 series offers modular designs with flexible uplink options supporting speeds from 1 Gbps to 40 Gbps, while the C9300L series provides fixed or modular configurations with lower power consumption and cost-effective deployment. The C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU, for example, features 24 ports with 880W PoE budget and supports both optical fiber and twisted pair connectivity, making it ideal for mid-sized enterprise networks. We offer both series to accommodate different scalability and budget requirements for your infrastructure.
Do these Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series includes multiple PoE options with perpetual Cisco 90W UPOE+, UPOE, and PoE+ support across various models. For instance, the C9300X-24HX-EDU provides 1835W PoE budget, while the C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU offers 880W PoE budget, allowing you to power IP cameras, wireless access points, and other networked devices directly from the switch. Contact us today to select the model that matches your specific PoE power requirements.
What connectivity options are available on the C9300 series data routers?
The C9300 series supports flexible downlinks including 10G Multigigabit copper (5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 1 Gbps), as well as fiber connectivity at 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 1 Gbps speeds. Models like the C9300L-24T-4G-EDU include 4 SFP slots for optical fiber expansion, while the C9300X-24Y-EDU supports 25 Gigabit Ethernet with 25GBase-X fiber connectivity. This flexibility allows warehouse and logistics operations to integrate legacy equipment alongside high-speed modern infrastructure.
Are these Cisco switches suitable for enterprise data center and warehouse network deployments?
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series is designed for enterprise-grade deployments with 3-layer switching support, modular architecture, and advanced features like MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec, and embedded wireless controller capabilities. These switches are rack-mountable in 1U form factor and support redundant power and fans for high-availability environments common in large warehouses and logistics centers. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore models that fit your data center or warehouse network infrastructure needs.
What security and management features do the C9300 switches offer?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 series includes comprehensive security with MACsec-256 encryption, IPsec support, Cisco Umbrella cloud security integration, and optional Meraki cloud monitoring and management. Advanced features also include application hosting capabilities with Docker containers, hot patching, NSF/SSO redundancy, and embedded ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent for network performance monitoring. These enterprise-class security and management tools help IT teams maintain compliance and visibility across warehouse and logistics networks.
Are the Cisco C9300 switches energy efficient and environmentally certified?
Yes, multiple Cisco Catalyst 9300 models are ENERGY STAR® certified, supporting environmentally responsible IT operations while reducing power consumption costs. Models feature power consumption ranging from 350W to 1100W depending on port count and capabilities, with efficient designs that minimize operational expenses in large-scale deployments. We offer these certified models to help your organization meet sustainability goals without compromising network performance.
The Cisco C9300-24UX-EDU Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
CSC-C930024UXEDU
