Cisco Catalyst 9300
EOL & EOSL Dates

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Description

The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco's leading stackable enterprise switching platform. It's designed for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud applications, representing the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. These switches form the foundation for Cisco's Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) architecture and are built to address the demands of today's networks.

Latest Series Update

The Catalyst 9300X models represent the latest evolution of the series, offering enhanced capabilities including:

• Higher performance and bandwidth
• Support for Wi-Fi 6/6E high-speed access
• Enhanced PoE capabilities up to 90W
• Improved sustainability features
• Greater scalability for enterprise networks

Technical Characteristics

Model Comparison

Standard Models:

1. C9300-24T/P
2. 24 ports 1G
3. Data or PoE+ options
4. Modular uplinks
5. C9300-48T/P
6. 48 ports 1G
7. Data or PoE+ options
8. Modular uplinks

X-Series Models:

1. C9300X-24Y
2. 24 ports 1/10/25G
3. Non-PoE
4. C9300X-48HX
5. 48 ports 10G
6. 90W PoE capability

Key Features

1. Advanced Security
2. Encrypted Traffic Analytics
3. Trustworthy Solutions
4. MACsec encryption
5. Network access control
6. Resiliency
7. StackWise-480 technology
8. StackPower
9. Optional redundant power supply
10. Hot-swappable fans and power supplies
11. Programmability
12. Open APIs
13. Python scripting
14. Support for Container Applications
15. Model-driven programmability
16. Advanced Network Intelligence
17. AI/ML-ready infrastructure
18. Streaming telemetry
19. Application visibility

Applications

1. Enterprise Campus Access
2. Branch Office Networks
3. Smart Building Deployments
4. IoT Networks
5. Software-Defined Access Deployments
6. Cloud-managed Networks

Available Versions

Network Essentials License:

• Basic Layer 2 switching
• Routed access
• Fundamental security features
• Basic automation

Network Advantage License:

• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Full routing capabilities
• Advanced security
• Advanced automation

DNA Licensing Options:

1. Cisco DNA Essentials
2. Cisco DNA Advantage
3. Cisco DNA Premier

Sources:

1. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/index.html
2. https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/global/en_sg/solutions/small-business/pdfs/cisco_catalyst_9300_series_brochure.pdf
3. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html