Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-E Datasheet and Pricing Guide: Enterprise-Grade 24-Port Switch with 4x10G Uplinks

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9300L-24T-4X-E is a high-performance, stackable enterprise-class access layer switch designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern campus networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series, this model offers a cost-effective yet robust solution for organizations seeking advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, enhanced security, and seamless integration with Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA).

Engineered for scalability and operational simplicity, the C9300L-24T-4X-E features 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, enabling high-bandwidth aggregation and flexible network topologies. The switch supports Cisco IOS XE software, providing advanced programmability, automation, and security features essential for enterprise environments.

This switch is ideal for medium to large enterprise campus deployments, branch offices, and data center access layers where high throughput, resiliency, and security are paramount. The C9300L-24T-4X-E also supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to eight switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical unit, simplifying network management and increasing redundancy.

2. Product Specifications

2.1 Hardware Specifications

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

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports (PoE/PoE+ support varies by model)
• Uplink Interfaces: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for fiber or direct attach copper (DAC) connectivity
• Stacking: Supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology with up to 160 Gbps stack bandwidth
• Forwarding Bandwidth: 160 Gbps switching capacity
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 95.2 Mpps (million packets per second)
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• IPv4 Routing Table: 16,000 routes
• IPv6 Routing Table: 8,000 routes
• DRAM: 4 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Power Supply: Dual redundant power supply options (AC or DC), with power supply modules sold separately
• 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)

2.2 Software and Protocol Support

The C9300L-24T-4X-E runs Cisco IOS XE, a modular operating system that supports a wide range of enterprise networking features:

• Layer 2 Switching: VLANs, Private VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP), EtherChannel, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3 Routing: Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRF-lite, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
• Security: 802.1X Network Access Control, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping, MACsec encryption (hardware dependent), TrustSec integration
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced QoS features including classification, marking, policing, shaping, and queuing
• Automation and Programmability: NETCONF, RESTCONF, Cisco DNA Center integration, Embedded Event Manager (EEM), Python scripting support
• High Availability: StackWise-160, Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)

2.3 Environmental and Compliance Specifications

The C9300L-24T-4X-E is designed to operate reliably in enterprise environments with the following environmental parameters:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Altitude: Up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet)
• Certifications: UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS compliant, ENERGY STAR qualified

3. Features and Benefits

3.1 Advanced Security Features

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