Product Type | Managed Switch |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 |
Model | C9300-24S-A |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Weight | 7.64 Kg |
Power Requirements | Internal power supply (modular), optional redundant power supply supported |
Power Device Type | Power Supply |
RAM (Installed) | 8 GB |
Flash Memory (Installed) | 16 GB |
MTBF | 284130 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-24S-A 24-Port GE SFP Managed Switch

Key Benefits

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- Supports secure and scalable enterprise networking with Layer 3 protocols and AES-256 encryption.
- Built-in hardware resiliency featuring over 284,000 hours MTBF and wide operating temperature compatibility.
- Backed by Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty and TAA compliance, ensuring long-term value and regulatory support.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300-24S-A is a next-generation wired enterprise switch delivering high-performance 24x 1G SFP ports for scalable, fiber-based networks. It supports Layer 2 & Layer 3 routing, including RIPv1, RIPv2, and RIPng, and is built with 8 GB RAM and 16 GB of flash memory for robust performance. Advanced management options include SNMP, RMON, and Syslog, while compliance with 802.1p/s/w ensures interoperability. Designed with an impressive MTBF of 284,130 hours and environmental resilience, it's ideal for mission-critical environments. The switch also features AES-256 encryption, TAA compliance, and comes backed by an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1w |
Certification | UL, CSA, CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | AES-256 |
Secure Boot | Enabled as part of Cisco Trust Anchor Technology |
Threat Defense | Role-based access control, Dynamic ARP inspection |
Port Security | MAC address-based port security |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | IPv4/IPv6 ACLs supported |
IP Source Guard | Supported |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Private VLAN | Supported |
Interfaces
Total SFP Ports | 24 x 1G SFP |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 Entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Status Indicators | LED indicators (Status, Link, Activity) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 Inch |
Depth | 17.7 Inch |
Height | 1.73 Inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | -5 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 50 °C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Fanless or intelligent fan control depending on configuration |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, RMON, Syslog |
Management Features | Cisco DNA Center, Web UI, Cisco IOS XE |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing – Network Advantage License required |
Included Cloud Features | Support for Cisco DNA subscriptions with advanced analytics and policy-based automation |