C9300-24T-A

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-24T-A is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet data switch for enterprise campus access closets, branch offices, labs, and smaller network segments that need Catalyst 9000 performance without switch-delivered PoE. It provides 24 fixed 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper ports for desktops, printers, controllers, monitoring systems, local servers, and other externally powered endpoints. Because this is the -A SKU, it includes the Network Advantage software image, giving administrators advanced Layer 3 access, segmentation, policy, automation, telemetry, and Cisco IOS XE operations. The modular uplink bay lets buyers select the upstream module that fits the site, including 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP, or multigigabit options, so the same access platform can be matched to different distribution designs. This is useful for phased refresh programs where some closets need only 24 data ports but still require the same software tier, uplink strategy, and security posture as larger access stacks.

As a non-PoE model, C9300-24T-A is best used where endpoint power is handled locally or through separate power systems. That makes it a practical choice for workstation groups, printer zones, network management segments, lab benches, building automation controllers, and data-only access layers where paying for unused PoE capacity would add cost without benefit. Cisco lists a 350W AC default power supply, dual redundant power supply support, field-replaceable fans, and StackPower capability across Catalyst 9300 modular models, allowing teams to design predictable resiliency even in compact closets. The switch also supports secure boot, hardware-anchored device identity, model-driven programmability, CLI and WebUI workflows, and Catalyst Center integration. Those operational features help organizations refresh smaller access areas without creating a separate management model from the larger Catalyst environment. It also keeps spare inventory simpler for organizations separating powered and data-only closets across multiple enterprise sites.

Performance and lifecycle value make the C9300-24T-A a strong fit for standardized data-only access. Cisco lists 208 Gbps switching capacity, 688 Gbps switching capacity with stacking, and 154.76 Mpps forwarding performance for the C9300-24T platform. It also includes 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash, and a 32,000-entry MAC table, providing headroom for segmentation, policy, telemetry, and normal enterprise growth. StackWise-480 lets up to eight supported switches operate as one logical stack, which simplifies management when a closet grows beyond one 24-port unit. Since the base switch does not include an uplink module, organizations can align modules and optics with existing distribution switches instead of replacing the chassis later. For ORM Systems customers, C9300-24T-A is a clean procurement choice when the requirement is Cisco Catalyst security, Network Advantage licensing, modular uplink flexibility, rack-mount 1U hardware, and reliable non-PoE enterprise access switching.