A silver network switch with multiple Ethernet ports on the front.

Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300

Optimize your LAN operations and get proactive network management with the Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300 Series. This series delivers industry-leading IoT networking solutions, cloud-ready approaches, and next-level mobility. The Catalyst 9300 Series also provides the foundation for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco’s leading enterprise architecture.

Its key features include:

  • Optimized platform for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac Wave 26

  • Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0 Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)

  • x86 CPU complex with 8-GB memory

  • 16 GB of flash and external USB 3.0 SSD pluggable storage slot

  • Up to 480 Gbps of local stackable switching bandwidth

Get smart, simple, and secure unified access now with the Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300 Series!

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Cisco Switch Catalyst 9300 Specifications

Services and Slot Density

Embedded hardware-based cryptography acceleration (IPsec + SSL) Yes
RJ-45 onboard LAN/WAN 10/100/1000 ports 2
EHWIC slots 2
Doublewide EHWIC slots (use of a doublewide EHWIC slot will consume 2 EHWIC slots) 1
Cisco Integrated Services Module (ISM) slots 0
Memory (DDR2 DRAM): Default/maximum 512 MB/512 MB
USB flash memory (internal): Default/maximum 256 MB/256 MB
External USB flash-memory slots (Type A) 1
USB console port (mini-Type B) (up to 115.2 kbps) 1
Serial console port (up to 115.2 kbps) 1
Serial auxiliary port (up to 115.2 kbps 1
Integrated power supply AC and DC power-supply models
Power-supply options POE (external) – on AC models only
Redundant-power-supply support No

Power Specifications

AC input voltage 100-240V ~
AC input frequency 47-63 Hz
AC input current range AC power supply (maximum) (amps) 1.5-0.6
AC input surge current <50A
Typical power (no modules) 25W
Maximum power capacity with AC power supply 60W
Maximum power capacity with PoE power supply (platform only) 70W
Maximum PoE device power capacity with PoE power supply 80W
DC power input 32-60 VDC, 4A, positive or negative, single source
DC input wire size AWG 14 (2.0 mm2)
Safety ground-wire size AWG 14 (2.0 mm2), minimum
Wire terminal (lug) Amp/Tyco No.32957
Overcurrent protection 20A maximum

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75 x 13.5 x 11.5 in. (4.45 x 34.29 x 29.21 cm)
Rack height 1 rack unit (1RU)
Rack-mount 19 in. (48.3 cm) EIA Optional
Wall-mount (refer to installation guide for approved orientation) Yes
Package Weight 11.9 lb (5.41 Kg)
Weight: With AC power supply (no modules) 6.75 lb (3.06 Kg)
Weight: With PoE power supply (no modules) 7.5 lb (3.4 Kg)
Airflow Back to sides

Environmental Specifications

Operating Conditions

Temperature: 5906 ft (1800m) maximum altitude 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Temperature: 9843 ft (3000m) maximum altitude 32-77°F (0-25°C)
Altitude 10,000 ft (3,000m)
Humidity 10 to 85% relative humidity (RH)
Acoustic: Sound pressure (typical/maximum) 32.99/58.33 dBA
Acoustic: Sound power (typical/maximum) 41.99/67.22 dBA

Transportation and Storage Conditions

Temperature -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Altitude 15,000 ft (4,570m)

Regulatory Compliance

Safety UL 60950-1

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1

EN 60950-1

AS/NZS 60950-1

IEC 60950-1

EMC 47 CFR

Part 15

ICES-003 Class A

EN55022 Class A

CISPR22 Class A

AS/NZS 3548 Class A

VCCI V-3

EN 300-386

EN 61000 (Immunity)

EN 55024

CISPR 24

EN50082-1

Telecom TIA/EIA/IS-968

CS-03

ANSI T1.101

IEEE 802.3

RTTE Directive