Catalyst 9300 C9300-24S-E 24-Port Multi-Gigabit Switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: C9300-24S-E | Part #: C9300-24S-E | MPN: C9300-24S-E

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The Cisco Catalyst 9300-24S-E is a purpose-built access or aggregation switch designed for enterprises and data centres where uplink density and fiber connectivity matter more than edge-port density. Network engineers and infrastructure teams across the GCC and Asia-Pacific gravitate toward this model when they need reliable, manageable 1U switching without the complexity of managing hundreds of copper access ports. Unlike models with RJ45 ports, the C9300-24S-E operates exclusively with 24 SFP slots, making it an excellent fit for spine-and-leaf architectures, inter-switch links (ISLs), and environments where runs exceed 100 metres or cable management demands fiber discipline.

Power continuity in always-on environments begins with the redundant power supply architecture that Cisco built into this platform. The C9300-24S-E supports field-replaceable redundant PSUs, ensuring that a single power module failure does not cascade into a switch reboot or data centre incident. This is not a novel feature, but it reflects the reality that network engineers do not tolerate surprise outages. For organisations running across multiple shifts or serving international traffic, the ability to swap power supplies without service interruption is table stakes. The switch itself draws modest power for a 1RU form factor, and the modular PSU design means capacity scales with your uplink load rather than forcing you to overspec equipment months in advance.

The C9300-24S-E brings 108 Gbps switching capacity and a 80.9 Mpps forwarding rate to the conversation, and those numbers translate into wire-rate performance for 24 active SFP ports running at 1 Gbps each. If you stack multiple units using StackWise-480 technology, you can bind up to eight switches together with 480 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth between stack members, turning a single-unit deployment into a fabric-like control plane without the operational overhead of traditional stacking. Forwarding decisions remain distributed across all stack members, so one switch failing does not bottleneck traffic for the others. Network engineers appreciate this because it lets them grow capacity incrementally without redesigning the core.

Security is woven into the Cisco IOS XE operating system running on this platform. MACsec hardware encryption (IEEE 802.1AE) protects inter-switch traffic and uplink frames at wire rate, removing the false choice between encryption and performance. Cisco TrustSec segmentation (SGT tagging) integrates with enterprise policy engines to enforce group-based access controls without requiring per-flow ACLs. Multi-domain 802.1X authentication, DHCP Snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection all run simultaneously, creating layered defence against spoofing, DHCP starvation, and rogue access. If your organisation has invested in Cisco DNA Center, the C9300-24S-E exposes full telemetry and policy orchestration through NETCONF and RESTCONF APIs, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) can inspect encrypted flows to spot anomalies without decrypting them. This combination appeals to security-conscious teams in regulated industries across the region.

Programmability rounds out the platform's appeal for teams running infrastructure-as-code or DevOps workflows. Model-driven telemetry streams metrics via gRPC and gNMI protocols at subsecond intervals, eliminating the polling overhead of traditional SNMP monitoring. On-box Python scripting lets your automation scripts run directly on the switch, reducing latency and dependency on external systems. OpenConfig support ensures your configuration code remains vendor-agnostic, a significant advantage if you operate multi-vendor networks or plan future migrations. The Essentials (E) license tier bundled with the C9300-24S-E includes all core routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, static routes), basic management capabilities, and Cisco DNA Essentials access, so you avoid surprise licensing costs as your deployment grows. The part number C9300-24S-E appears on the license sticker and in Cisco's licensing portal, making it straightforward to track across procurement and compliance audits.

Core Specifications & Uplink Architecture

• 24 SFP (Gigabit Ethernet) ports with 108 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric and 80.9 Mpps forwarding throughput
• Four Network Module slots supporting Cisco C9300-NM modules for additional 10G or 40G uplinks without removing the switch from service
• StackWise-480 technology enabling up to eight switches to operate as a single logical unit with 480 Gbps interstack bandwidth
• IEEE 802.1AE MACsec hardware encryption, Cisco TrustSec (SGT), and multi-domain 802.1X authentication for consistent security posture across access and aggregation tiers
• Redundant hot-swappable power supply slots with field-replaceable modules to eliminate single points of failure in power delivery
• Model-driven telemetry via gRPC and gNMI, NETCONF/RESTCONF API support, and Python scripting for integration with modern infrastructure automation platforms
• Cisco IOS XE with Essentials (E) license tier including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing, and DNA Center visibility at no additional cost

Omnixon Global stocks the Catalyst 9300-24S-E (C9300-24S-E) and maintains active distribution partnerships across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader Asia to serve data centres, AI infrastructure projects, and enterprise networks. If your organisation is evaluating fiber-based aggregation or planning a refresh of inter-switch connectivity, we invite you to submit an RFQ through our portal or contact our technical sales team directly. We carry full warranty coverage through Cisco and can arrange onsite deployment support across the GCC region.