Description:

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A Catalyst 9300 Series Switch is an enterprise-class managed Ethernet switch designed to deliver secure Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for modern campus and industrial network infrastructures. It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and advanced network management features to support reliable connectivity and power delivery to devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras. Commonly installed in enterprise network closets, campus environments, manufacturing facilities, and building automation systems, this switch enables scalable and secure network deployment. Network administrators, IT engineers, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, deployment of PoE-powered devices, and replacement of legacy switching platforms.

Applications:

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A switch is used in enterprise and industrial networking environments that require high-performance Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with integrated PoE power delivery. It supports communication and power distribution for devices including wireless access points, IP telephony systems, security cameras, and industrial network equipment. Typical deployments include corporate campus networks, office IT infrastructures, manufacturing control networks, data communication systems, and building management systems where advanced switching capabilities, network segmentation, and centralized management are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): C9300-24P-A
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 9300
• Total Ethernet Ports: 24
• Downlink Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
• Power over Ethernet: PoE+ (up to 30W per port)
• Switching Capacity: Up to 208 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 154.76 Mpps
• Network Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Software License: Network Advantage
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
• Network Management: CLI, SNMP, Web Interface, Cisco DNA Center
• Security Features: 802.1X Authentication, Access Control Lists (ACL), TrustSec support
• Stack Technology: Cisco StackWise-480
• Mounting Type: Rack Mountable
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9200-24P-A Catalyst 9200 Managed Switch
• Cisco C9300-24T-A Catalyst 9300 Managed Switch
• Cisco C9300L-24P-4G-A Catalyst 9300L Managed Switch