Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-A Datasheet, Technical Specifications & Pricing Guide

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-A is a high-performance, stackable enterprise-class access layer switch designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern campus networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series, this model delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, robust security, and high availability, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking scalable, secure, and resilient network infrastructure.

Engineered for digital transformation initiatives, the C9300L-24T-4X-A supports Cisco’s intent-based networking architecture, enabling automation, analytics, and enhanced network visibility. It is optimized for high-density access deployments with 24 fixed 1G Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks, providing flexible connectivity options for aggregation or core layers.

This switch is powered by Cisco IOS XE, a modular operating system that supports programmability, automation, and advanced security features. The C9300L-24T-4X-A is also stackable via Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to eight switches to operate as a single logical unit, simplifying management and increasing redundancy.

2. Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications

The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-A is built on a fixed-configuration chassis with the following hardware specifications:

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports (PoE/PoE+ support varies by model)
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10G SFP+ fixed uplink ports for high-speed aggregation
• Stacking Bandwidth: Cisco StackWise-160 technology providing 160 Gbps stack bandwidth
• Forwarding Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps switching capacity
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps (million packets per second)
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• IPv4/IPv6 Routing Table: 16,000 routes
• DRAM: 4 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Power Supply: Dual redundant power supply options (AC or DC), hot-swappable
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 15.5 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 39.4 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 10.5 lbs (4.76 kg)

Software and Protocol Support

The C9300L-24T-4X-A runs Cisco IOS XE Software, which supports a comprehensive suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and features:

• Layer 2 Switching: VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid PVST+, Multiple Spanning Tree (MST)
• Layer 3 Routing: OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, VRF-lite, Static Routing
• Multicast: PIM Sparse/Dense Mode, IGMP Snooping, MLD Snooping
• Security: 802.1X Network Access Control, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping
• Quality of Service (QoS): Classification, Marking, Policing, Shaping, Congestion Management
• Automation & Programmability: NETCONF, RESTCONF, Cisco DNA Center integration, Embedded Event Manager (EEM), Python scripting
• High Availability: StackWise-160, Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Capabilities

While the C9300L-24T-4X-A model itself is a fixed 24-port 1G switch with 4x10G uplinks, it is important to note that the “-A” suffix indicates the inclusion of the Network Advantage software license, but PoE capabilities depend on the exact SKU variant. The C9300L series supports PoE+ (up to 30W per port) and UPOE (up to 60W per port) on compatible models, enabling support for IP phones, wireless access points, and other powered devices.

3. Features and Benefits

Advanced Security Features

Security is paramount in enterprise networks, and the Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-A integrates multiple layers of protection:

• MACsec Encryption: Hardware-based Layer 2 encryption to secure data in transit across the network.
• Trustworthy Solutions: Secure boot, runtime defenses, and hardware root of trust to prevent unauthorized code execution.
• Network Segmentation: Support for Private VLANs, VLAN Access Control Lists (VACLs), and Dynamic ARP Inspection to mitigate internal threats.

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