Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300
C9300-24P-A
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series Switches are Cisco’s lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobili
Buying Guide
How To Read Cisco Catalyst Part Numbers Without Guessing
The part number encodes port count power type uplink module and software tier. Reading it correctly prevents most quotation errors.
The Structure
A Catalyst part number generally reads as series then port count then power designation then software tier. C9300-48P-E for example is a 9300 series 48 port PoE plus switch on the Network Essentials tier. Reading each segment separately is faster than searching for the whole string.
Port Count and Power
The number after the series is the access port count. The letter that follows describes power. T means data only P means PoE plus U means UPOE. Getting this wrong is the single most common cause of a switch arriving that cannot power the access points it was bought for.
Software Tier
The trailing letter separates the software tier. E is Network Essentials and A is Network Advantage. The tier is not a physical difference so it cannot be corrected by swapping hardware later without a licence purchase. Confirm it at quotation.
Uplink Modules Are Separate
Uplink modules are ordered as their own part numbers on most Catalyst platforms. A switch quoted without an uplink module will arrive without uplinks. This is normal vendor practice and not an omission by the supplier but it must be caught at bill of materials review.
Practical Checklist
Confirm series port count power type software tier uplink module and power supply count as six separate decisions. A quotation that does not state all six is incomplete.
Want This Checked Against Your Own List
Send the bill of materials on WhatsApp and we will apply these checks before you commit to a purchase order
Related Products
Products Covered in This Guide
Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300
C9300-24P-E
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series Switches are Cisco’s lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobili
Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300
C9300-24S-A
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are Cisco’s lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility
Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300
C9300-24S-E
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are Cisco’s lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility
FAQ
Questions About This Guide
Can You Check My List Against This Guide
Yes. Send the bill of materials and we will apply exactly these checks and report what we find before you commit to anything.
Does This Apply to All Vendors
The principles do. Where a specific vendor behaves differently we state which vendor the point applies to.
Where Can I Get the Vendor Datasheet
Current datasheets are issued with quotations against the revision in force. Ask on WhatsApp and we will send the relevant one.
Do You Sell the Products Discussed Here
Yes. The related products below are drawn from the categories this guide covers and all are quoted with availability and lead time confirmed.