​​Core Functionality and Target Use Cases​​

The ​​Cisco Catalyst 9300L-24T-4X-10A​​ is a ​​24-port non-PoE Layer 3 switch​​ engineered for organizations prioritizing ​​high-speed data transfer​​, ​​scalable uplinks​​, and ​​advanced security​​ in environments where power-over-Ethernet (PoE) isn’t required. It features ​​four 10G SFP+ uplinks​​ and supports ​​Cisco StackWise-320​​, enabling stacking of up to eight switches with ​​320 Gbps stacking bandwidth​​—ideal for unified management in mid-sized campuses or distributed enterprises.

Integrated with ​​Cisco DNA Center​​ and ​​IOS XE Software​​, it offers automation, assurance, and seamless compatibility with SD-Access architectures.

​​Technical Specifications and Hardware Design​​

• ​​Port Configuration​​: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports + 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks.
• ​​Switching Capacity​​: 128 Gbps (non-blocking).
• ​​Forwarding Rate​​: 95.2 Mpps.
• ​​Power Supply​​: 715W AC (fixed, non-redundant).
• ​​Security​​: ​​MACsec-256 encryption​​, ​​Cisco TrustSec​​ for microsegmentation, and ​​Cisco Umbrella Integration​​ for DNS-layer threat blocking.

The switch supports ​​Layer 3 routing protocols​​ (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and ​​Flexible NetFlow​​ for granular traffic analysis.

​​Key Deployment Scenarios​​

• ​​Data center access layer​​: Connects servers and storage systems with ​​10G uplinks​​ for low-latency data aggregation.
• ​​Campus distribution layer​​: Acts as a core aggregator for access switches, leveraging ​​StackWise-320​​ for simplified scaling.
• ​​IoT gateways​​: Handles high-throughput data from non-PoE sensors, edge compute nodes, or industrial controllers.

The ​​10G SFP+ uplinks​​ enable high-speed connectivity to core networks or firewalls, supporting ​​10G-LR​​ (10km) or ​​10G-SR​​ (300m) transceivers.

​​Licensing and Software Integration​​

• ​​Cisco DNA Essentials​​: Enables ​​zero-touch provisioning​​, ​​basic analytics​​, and ​​device onboarding​​.
• ​​Cisco DNA Advantage​​: Unlocks ​​AI-driven network insights​​, ​​SD-WAN integration​​, and ​​Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)​​.

No additional licenses are needed for core Layer 3 routing or StackWise functionality.

​​Competitive Advantages Over Alternatives​​

• ​​Stacking Bandwidth​​: Competing switches (e.g., Juniper EX2300) cap stacking at 40-80 Gbps, limiting scalability.
• ​​Security Depth​​: Rival models often lack MACsec-256 or require separate appliances for DNS security.
• ​​Uplink Flexibility​​: Entry-tier switches fix uplinks at 1G, forcing costly upgrades for 10G needs.

​​Procurement and Compatibility​​

For guaranteed authenticity and Cisco support, “C9300L-24T-4X-10A” is available here. Use ​​SFP-10G-SR​​ (multimode) or ​​SFP-10G-LR​​ (single-mode) modules based on distance requirements.

​​Why This Switch Resonates​​

The C9300L-24T-4X-10A fills a critical niche: ​​high-throughput, non-PoE networks​​ demanding enterprise security and scalability. While it omits PoE, its ​​10G readiness​​ and ​​StackWise-320​​ make it a stealth backbone for data-centric environments. For IT teams balancing budget and performance, this switch proves that “non-PoE” doesn’t equate to “non-strategic”—it’s a streamlined solution for tomorrow’s data demands.