Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Stacking Support | Up to 8 units per stack |
Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 880 Gbps |
Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 1.88 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 327.38 Mpps |
Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 1398.8 Mpps |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Internal Power Supply | Hot-plug, 1100W |
Power Requirements | AC 115-240 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
MTBF | 220,250 hours |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Cisco Catalyst 9300X 24-Port mGig UPOE+ Switch (K12, C9300X-24HX-EDU)



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- Delivers enterprise-class multigigabit performance and PoE+ power ideal for high-density, connected campus environments
- Future-proof scalability with stacking capacity up to 1.88 Tbps and support for 8-stack configurations
- Industry-grade reliability and security with MACsec encryption, advanced routing protocols, and compliance with over 20 international standards
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-24HX-EDU is a high-performance, stackable 24-port multigigabit Ethernet switch designed for K-12 and enterprise applications. With UPOE+ support up to 90W per port and a total PoE budget of 1835W, it efficiently powers access points and IoT devices. This Layer 3 switch delivers up to 1.88 Tbps of switching capacity with stacking and supports up to 8 units per stack via Cisco StackWise-1T technology. Advanced routing protocols, full Layer 3 capability, MACsec encryption, and management via SNMP, RESTCONF, and gRPC ensure secure and scalable operations. The internal 1100W hot-plug PSU and 80 PLUS Platinum certification optimize reliability and efficiency for high-density environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Supported |
IPSec VPN Support | Yes |
Authentication | 802.1x |
Encryption Algorithm | 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES |
Content Filtering & Analytics | NBAR2 |
Control Plane Protection | CoPP supported |
Private VLAN Support | Yes (PVLAN) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 20.6 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 13.78 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 24 |
Port Type | 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10GBase-T RJ-45 (UPOE+) |
UPOE+ Support | Yes, up to 90W per port |
PoE Budget | 1835 W |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Expansion Slots | 1 (1 free) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON1/2, HTTP, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG |
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) | Supported |
Cloud Support Features | Cisco DNA Center compatible |
Management Platform | Local GUI, CLI, and Cisco DNA Center |
License Model | Smart Licensing (DNA optional, Education pricing model) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications & Standards | UL, FCC Part 15, EN 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, IEEE 802.x series, CISPR, EN 5503x series, KN32, KN35, etc. |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty with next business day hardware replacement |