Description

Cisco C9300L-24T-4G-A Switch

The Cisco C9300L-24T-4G-A is a specific model within the Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series of stackable enterprise access switches. As part of the broader Catalyst 9300 family, moreover, it’s explicitly designed to be a foundational element for Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) architecture, thereby catering to the evolving demands of modern networks in terms of enhanced security, seamless IoT integration, pervasive mobility, and robust cloud connectivity.

Key Features and Specifications:

• Port Configuration:
  • Firstly, it features 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) RJ-45 copper ports. These, in turn, serve as standard Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting a wide array of network devices, computers, printers, IP cameras, and basic network appliances.
  • Secondly, it includes 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1G) SFP uplink ports. These are, critically, fixed Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) slots, thus allowing for flexible connectivity to the distribution or core layer of your network by utilizing various 1G SFP transceivers (e.g., fiber or copper).
• No PoE Support: Significantly, the “T” in the model number (C9300L-24T-4G-A) unequivocally indicates that these 24 downlink ports do not provide Power over Ethernet (PoE). Therefore, this is inherently a “data-only” switch for the access ports. Consequently, it is ideal for environments where powered devices are not required at the edge.
• License Level: Network Advantage (“A”): Crucially, the “A” in the model number (C9300L-24T-4G-A) signifies that this switch comes with the Network Advantage license. This is, moreover, Cisco’s higher-tier perpetual license, offering, as a result, a comprehensive set of Layer 3 routing features, advanced security capabilities, and full SD-Access functionalities, including, for example:
• Layer 3 Capabilities: As a direct consequence of being a Network Advantage licensed switch, it supports full Layer 3 routing functionality with a rich set of routing protocols. In addition to these, importantly, it fully supports standard Layer 2 features like VLANs (up to 4094 IDs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, and Quality of Service (QoS). Therefore, it provides a robust foundation for complex network designs.

the Cisco C9300L-24T-4G-A is a powerful 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch. it is ideal for enterprise access layers that specifically require robust Layer 3 capabilities, strong security features, and advanced programmability, the inherent need for PoE on its downlink ports.

Specification