Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300 |
Model | C9300-24UX-EDU |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Power Source | Internal Power Supply |
Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 143.8W |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 800W with UPOE |
Weight | 8.25 lbs |
Cisco Catalyst C9300-24UX 24-Port mGig UPOE Switch, K12-Optimized



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- Optimized for educational environments with K12 designation and full UPOE power delivery
- Engineered for scalability and resiliency with stackable architecture and redundant power support
- Cost-effective ownership backed by Cisco’s lifetime warranty and TAA compliance
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24UX K12 is a 24-port multi-gigabit Ethernet switch from Cisco’s leading 9300 Series, tailored for high-performance, scalable networking in education and enterprise environments. Designed with UPOE capabilities and full manageability, it supports powerful endpoint integration including PoE+ devices. With its stackable design and support for redundant power, the switch promotes resilient and secure network architectures. Built on Cisco’s trusted UADP 2.0 architecture, this model ensures future-ready extensibility and policy-based security. TAA compliance and lifetime warranty position it as a cost-effective and regulation-compliant solution for mission-critical applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support | No (Wired Switch) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Type | Cisco IOS XE, CLI, Web UI, SNMP, RMON |
Cloud Management | Cisco DNA Center (optional) |
License Requirement | Cisco DNA Subscription License (K12 optimized) |
Software Defined Access (SD-Access) | Supported |
StackWise-480 Technology | Supported |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1, CB, CE Marking, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 24 |
Port Type | Multi-Gigabit Ethernet (1G/2.5G/5G/10G) |
Port Details | 24 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet UPOE |
Expansion Slots | 1 x Network Module Slot for Uplink Modules |
Uplink Module Options | 4 x 1G, 4 x 10G, 8 x 10G, 2 x 40G |
Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair |
Auto Negotiation | Yes |
Full Duplex Support | Yes |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10 Gbps per port |
Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
StackWise Virtual Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Height | 1.73 in (44 mm) |
Width | 17.5 in (445 mm) |
Depth | 18.5 in (470 mm) |
Mount Type | Rack Mount 1U |
Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (noncondensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (noncondensing) |
Noise Level | Up to 59 dB |
Cooling | Fan-based Active Cooling |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec 256-bit Encryption | Supported |
TrustSec | Supported |
802.1X Authentication | Supported |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Cisco Talos Threat Intelligence | Supported via DNA Center |