{"product_id":"c9300-24p-a-cisco-catalyst-9300-24-port-poe-network-advantage","title":"C9300-24P-A - Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-Port PoE+ Network Advantage","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco C9300-24P-A Catalyst 9300 24-Port PoE+ Network Advantage Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Layer 3 Stackable Access with High-Performance Power and Intelligence\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-turn-id=\"request-6967bb65-7050-8323-9594-6971c4713875-1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"4dab89ea-86dd-4728-b552-8114ba6948a6\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"108\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eCisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship enterprise-class access switch engineered for secure, high-performance campus and branch networks. Featuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"306\"\u003e24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e with an expandable power budget, it efficiently powers IP phones, Wi-Fi 6 access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT devices. Built on Cisco’s \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"486\"\u003eUADP 2.0 ASIC\u003c\/strong\u003e and powered by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eNetwork Advantage license\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch delivers advanced Layer 3 routing, secure segmentation, and policy-based automation for modern intent-based networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eDesigned for scalability and resiliency, the C9300-24P-A supports \u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eStackWise-480 technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling up to 8 switches to operate as a single logical unit with up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Modular uplink options provide flexible migration to \u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"938\"\u003e10G, 25G, or 40G\u003c\/strong\u003e connectivity, ensuring your network backbone can scale as bandwidth demands grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eSecurity is deeply integrated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eAES-256 MACsec encryption, Trust Anchor technologies, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping protect sensitive data and detect threats. Intelligent power features such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003ePerpetual PoE and Fast PoE\u003c\/strong\u003e maintain uptime for critical devices, while Cisco DNA Center integration enables automation, telemetry, and simplified lifecycle management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003eIdeal for enterprise access layers, IoT deployments, and cloud-ready campuses, the Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A delivers the performance, security, and flexibility required for next-generation digital workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A - Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/catalyst-9300-series-switches\/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalyst 9300 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC9300-24P-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Stackable Access Layer Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownlink Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PoE+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Power Budget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e445W default (expandable with higher-watt PSU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax PoE per Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30W (802.3at PoE+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUplink Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular uplink slot (modules sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Uplink Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4×1G, 8×10G, 2×25G, 2×40G, Multigigabit options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154.76 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacking Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStackWise-480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacking Bandwith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 480 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Stack Members\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware License\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Advantage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 3 Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VRF-Lite, Policy-Based Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco SD-Access, VRF, TrustSec, macro \u0026amp; 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