Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Included Devices | 1 switch unit with 3 fans |
Weight | 16.03 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Supply Type | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Installed Power Supply Qty | 1 |
Max Supported Power Supply Qty | 2 |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Maximum Power Provided | 350 Watt |
MTBF | 314,790 hours |
System Software | Cisco IOS Universal |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-Port Managed Switch - K12 (C9300-24T-EDU)



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- Ideal for educational deployments with K-12 pricing model and robust enterprise networking features
- Exceptional scalability and uptime with Cisco StackWise-480 technology and optional power redundancy
- Secured and managed efficiently through 802.1X authentication, QoS, and extensive remote monitoring protocols
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-Port Data-Only Switch (Model C9300-24T-EDU) is an enterprise-class solution tailored for K–12 education. Featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with managed Layer 3 capabilities, it delivers up to 128 Gbps switching capacity and 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Advanced routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, PIM) and Flexible NetFlow support empower comprehensive network monitoring and secure traffic segmentation. With 802.1X authentication, integrated Wireshark, QoS, VLAN isolation, and dual power redundancy, it is built for high reliability. Fully standards compliant, TAA-certified, and offering a high MTBF of 314,790 hours, this 1U rack-mountable switch provides scalable, resilient performance for growing institutional networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s |
Additional Compliance | CISPR 22/24, EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6, UL 60950-1, TAA, RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs) |
Encryption Algorithm | 128-bit AES |
Integrated Security Tools | Control Plane Protection (CoPP), Integrated Wireshark |
Supported Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP v1/v2/ng, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, OSPFv3, policy-based routing (PBR) |
QoS Features | Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), Quality of Service (QoS) |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 |
Expansion Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot |
Additional Interfaces | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 in x 17.5 in x 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity Range | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Status Indicators | Status |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Supported OS | Cisco IOS Universal |
Management Features | Flexible NetFlow, RSPAN, StackWise-480, StackPower, MIB, VLAN double tagging (Q-in-Q) |