​​C9300L-24P-4G-A Overview: Target Audience and Core Features​​

The ​​Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24P-4G-A​​ is a ​​compact, PoE+ optimized switch​​ tailored for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and branch offices needing cost-effective power delivery. Part of the Catalyst 9300 ​​Lite​​ series, it combines ​​24 PoE+ ports​​, ​​4 x 1G SFP uplinks​​, and ​​Cisco DNA Advantage licensing​​ to balance affordability with enterprise-grade features.

​​Key Technical Specifications​​

• ​​Port Configuration​​: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplinks.
• ​​PoE Budget​​: ​​370W total​​, delivering up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at).
• ​​Licensing​​: ​​DNA Advantage​​ includes advanced automation, AI-driven analytics, and SD-Access workflows.
• ​​Stacking​​: Supports ​​StackWise-160​​ for up to four switches in a stack.
• ​​Security​​: Integrated ​​Cisco Umbrella​​ and ​​Encrypted Traffic Analytics​​ (ETA) for threat detection.

​​C9300L-24P-4G-A vs. Full Catalyst 9300 Models​​

While the standard Catalyst 9300 series (e.g., C9300-48P) targets large enterprises, the ​​C9300L-24P-4G-A​​ focuses on SMB constraints:

• ​​Cost Savings​​: 30–40% lower upfront cost than 48-port Catalyst 9300 switches.
• ​​Simplified Scalability​​: ​​StackWise-160​​ (vs. StackWise-480) suits smaller networks.
• ​​Power Efficiency​​: 370W PoE+ meets most SMB needs (e.g., 15–20 APs or IP phones).

For organizations needing 10G uplinks or 740W+ PoE, consider the Catalyst 9300-48P-RA instead.

​​Optimal Use Cases​​

1. ​​Retail Stores​​: Power POS systems, surveillance cameras, and digital signage.
2. ​​Remote Offices​​: Connect VoIP phones, APs, and thin clients with redundant uplinks.
3. ​​K-12 Schools​​: Support classroom devices and admin networks without overspending.

The ​​DNA Advantage license​​ unlocks ​​predictive analytics​​, helping IT teams resolve issues like port congestion before users notice.

​​Procurement and Licensing via ITMALL.SALE​​

To avoid counterfeit risks, source the C9300L-24P-4G-A through ​​ITMALL.SALE​​. They provide:

• ​​Pre-configured hardware​​ with DNA Advantage pre-activated.
• ​​Extended warranty options​​ tailored for SMB budgets.
• ​​TAC support​​ for PoE budgeting and thermal management.

​​Field Experience: When This Switch Shines​​

In a recent deployment for a 50-user clinic, the C9300L-24P-4G-A’s ​​370W PoE+​​ handled 18 IP cameras, 10 APs, and 12 VoIP phones without requiring a second switch. The ​​DNA Advantage​​ license simplified segmenting patient data traffic from guest Wi-Fi—a task that would’ve required manual VLANs on older gear. While it lacks 10G uplinks, the 1G SFPs sufficed for their 500Mbps ISP link. For SMBs eyeing growth, this model’s ​​pay-as-you-scale stacking​​ lets you add switches incrementally. If your power needs exceed 30W/port (e.g., high-end PTZ cameras), pair it with a dedicated PoE injector rather than overspending on a higher-tier switch.