Cisco Catalyst 9300-24T-A: Enterprise-Grade 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Network Advantage
The Cisco Catalyst 9300-24T-A (C9300-24T-A) represents the next generation of enterprise switching, offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with advanced networking capabilities. As Cisco's leading stackable enterprise switching platform, it's specifically engineered for security, IoT integration, mobility, and cloud connectivity, delivering an impressive 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth and comprehensive support for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access).
Advanced Network Architecture and Performance
Built on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane 2.0 (UADP 2.0) architecture, this switch provides exceptional throughput and scalability. The 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports support high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, while the flexible uplink architecture ensures seamless network expansion. With StackWise virtual technology, the switch delivers sub-50-ms failover times and supports nonstop forwarding with stateful switchover (NSF/SSO).
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with twisted pair support
- Industry-leading 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities
- Integrated security and IoT convergence
Software-Defined Access and Management
The C9300-24T-A comes with Network Advantage licensing, providing advanced features through the open Cisco IOS XE operating system. This platform supports comprehensive network programmability and automation through Cisco DNA with SD-Access, enabling:
- Simplified device deployment and management
- Unified wired and wireless network control
- Advanced network virtualization and segmentation
- Group-based policy management
- Context-based analytics capabilities
Physical Specifications and Design
Engineered for enterprise deployments, the Catalyst 9300-24T-A features a robust design with the following specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.7" (H) x 17.5" (W) x 17.5" (D)
- Weight: 16.03 lb
- Rack-mountable form factor
- Built-in power supply with redundancy support
- Lifetime limited warranty
Future-Ready Platform
The Catalyst 9300-24T-A features an x86 CPU architecture with enhanced memory capacity, enabling native container hosting and third-party application support. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations looking to future-proof their network infrastructure while maintaining enterprise-grade security and performance standards.