Core Specifications and Design Focus

The ​​C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU​​ is a ​​Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series​​ switch engineered for ​​high-bandwidth educational environments​​. It combines ​​24x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet (mGig) PoE+ ports​​ (supporting 100M/1G/2.5G/5G speeds) with ​​4x 10G SFP+ uplinks​​, delivering ​​480W total PoE+ power​​ for devices like Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, interactive displays, and IoT sensors. The ​​EDU​​ designation ensures ​​academic-specific licensing​​ and cost-optimized compliance for schools and universities.

Performance and Differentiation

​​Q: How does the C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU differ from non-EDU models?​​

A: Beyond tailored licensing, this variant supports ​​Cisco’s Education Edge​​ suite for application visibility and policy enforcement in learning environments.

• ​​Future-Proof mGig Ports​​: Auto-negotiate up to 5Gbps for devices requiring higher throughput (e.g., AR/VR labs).
• ​​High Uplink Density​​: 4x 10G ports enable aggregation for 40G-capacity backbones using ​​Cisco StackWise-160​​.
• ​​Cisco DNA Center Integration​​: Simplifies zero-touch provisioning and AI-driven network analytics.

Addressing Key Deployment Concerns

​​Q: Can this switch handle high-density wireless deployments?​​

A: Yes. The ​​480W PoE+ budget​​ powers 24x ​​Wi-Fi 6/6E APs​​ or hybrid setups (e.g., 12x APs + 12x IP cameras) without external power sources.

​​Q: Is it compatible with legacy campus infrastructure?​​

A: Absolutely. The ​​mGig ports auto-sense legacy 1G/100M devices​​, while ​​MACsec encryption​​ secures traffic across mixed environments.

Top Use Cases for Education

• ​​Immersive Learning Labs​​: Supports low-latency AR/VR applications and 4K video collaboration tools.
• ​​Campus-Wide Wireless Backhaul​​: Aggregates traffic from hundreds of APs via 10G uplinks.
• ​​IoT-Enabled Campuses​​: Powers and manages smart lighting, occupancy sensors, and digital signage.

Procurement and Academic Licensing

For verified EDU pricing and compliance, C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU is available exclusively through Cisco’s authorized partner. Confirm eligibility for ​​Education Specialized​​ licensing to unlock cost savings.

Hands-On Perspective

Having integrated Catalyst 9300L switches in large-scale campus upgrades, the ​​C9300L-24UXG4X-EDU​​ stands out for its ​​mGig flexibility​​ and ​​scalable uplinks​​. It eliminates the need for costly midspan injectors while future-proofing networks for 5G/Wi-Fi 7 readiness. For institutions balancing innovation with budget realities, this model is a pragmatic backbone for next-gen digital learning.