Type | Managed Layer 3 Stackable Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Installed Power Supply | 1 (internal, hot-plug) |
Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Power Provided | 350 Watt |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 128 Gbps |
Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 448 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 95.23 Mpps |
Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 333.33 Mpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
RAM | 8 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MTBF | 387,700 hours |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement |
Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-EDU 24-Port Managed Switch



Key Benefits

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- Provides scalable performance with stacking capacity of up to 448 Gbps and support for 1000 virtual interfaces
- K-12 pricing combined with enterprise-grade features like AES encryption and NetFlow make it ideal for educational institutions
- Backed by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty and next-business-day replacement, reducing downtime and TCO
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24T-4X-EDU is a high-performance, 24-port stackable Layer 3 switch engineered for enterprise-grade networking. Designed with education in mind, this K-12 optimized model supports 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces, enabling high-speed connectivity across critical infrastructures. Cisco StackWise Technology adds stack scalability with a switching capacity of up to 448 Gbps, while the base unit delivers 128 Gbps switching throughput and a forwarding rate of 95.23 Mpps.
Compliant with a wide range of IEEE standards, the C9300L is built for resilience and reliability, offering features like policy-based routing, MACsec encryption, and support for advanced protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and VRRP. It holds up to 32,000 MAC entries and supports jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes. Remote management is streamlined via SNMP, CLI, NETCONF, and RESTCONF, while enhanced security is assured with 128/256-bit AES encryption and 802.1x authentication. Energy Efficient Ethernet and QoS capabilities further reinforce its suitability for high-demand environments.
Durably constructed in a rack-mountable form factor with optional power redundancy and internal hot-plug PSU, the unit is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and a next-business-day replacement service. Its extended feature set and education-focused pricing make it an ideal long-term investment for institutions seeking scalable, secure, and easy-to-manage networking solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Options | CLI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RESTCONF, NETCONF |
Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-320 |
Device Virtual Interfaces | 1000 SVIs |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 16.1 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 14.95 lbs |
Operating Humidity | 5% - 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
Ethernet Ports | 24 x 1G RJ-45 |
Uplink Ports | 4 x 10G SFP+ |
Console Ports | 1 x Console RJ-45 |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Management LAN |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1x authentication, ACLs, CoPP |
Encryption | MACsec (128/256-bit AES) |
Secure Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, VRRP, RIPng |
Traffic Filtering | Policy-based Routing (PBR), QoS, Port ACLs |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico / Vietnam |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Compliant IEEE Standards | 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1D/w/s/Q/p/x, 802.1x, 802.3bz |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55024, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A, CE, RoHS |