C9300-24S-E – 24x1G SFP Data Ports – Modular Uplink – Network Essentials
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Cisco C9300-24S-E Compatible Accessories, Modules & Spare Parts
Find compatible network modules, power supplies, fans, optics, cables and spare parts for the Cisco C9300-24S-E. These accessories support fiber connectivity, hardware replacement, spare inventory and network maintenance projects.
Optics & Cables Compatible with Cisco C9300-24S-E
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SFP-10G-SR-S
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - S-Class - 400m OM4 MMFOriginal price was: $1,870.01.$50.00Current price is: $50.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-SR
10GBASE-SR SFP+ - 850nm MMF - 400m OM4Original price was: $2,658.11.$71.68Current price is: $71.68. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR-S
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - S-Class - 10km SMFOriginal price was: $5,342.92.$128.00Current price is: $128.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10G-LR
10GBASE-LR SFP+ - 1310nm SMF - 10km ReachOriginal price was: $10,672.47.$170.00Current price is: $170.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-25G-SR-S
25GBASE-SR SFP28 - 850nm MMF - 100m OM4Original price was: $2,658.11.$314.00Current price is: $314.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
SFP-10/25G-LR-S
10/25GBASE-LR SFP28 - 1310nm 10km SMF TransceiverOriginal price was: $5,877.20.$333.50Current price is: $333.50. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
QSFP-40G-SR4
40G SR4 QSFP - MPO-12 MMF - 4x10G BreakoutOriginal price was: $8,001.01.$139.00Current price is: $139.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-LH-SMD
1000BASE-LX/LH SFP - 10km SMF / 550m MMF - DOMOriginal price was: $2,658.11.$95.80Current price is: $95.80. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-TE
1000BASE-T SFP - RJ-45 Cat5 Copper - 100m ReachOriginal price was: $1,202.16.$62.50Current price is: $62.50. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
GLC-SX-MMD
1000BASE-SX SFP - MMF 850nm - DOMOriginal price was: $1,335.73.$57.00Current price is: $57.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
Network Modules Compatible with Cisco C9300-24S-E
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C9300-NM-2Y
2x25G/10G/1G SFP28 Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $4,963.08.$1,094.40Current price is: $1,094.40. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-2Q
2x40G QSFP+ Uplinks - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $4,941.76.$779.40Current price is: $779.40. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-4G
4x1GE SFP Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $1,046.49.$225.90Current price is: $225.90. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-4M
4x10G/mGig Copper Ports - Catalyst 9300 ModuleOriginal price was: $2,906.92.$610.20Current price is: $610.20. Condition: New Factory Sealed -
C9300-NM-8X
8x10G/1G SFP+ Uplinks - Network Module - Catalyst 9300Original price was: $4,941.76.$741.60Current price is: $741.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed
Power Supplies & Fans Compatible with Cisco C9300-24S-E
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PWR-C1-715WAC-P
715W AC PSU - Catalyst 9300 C1 - Platinum RatedOriginal price was: $1,479.00.$394.00Current price is: $394.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed
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C9300-24S-E Description
The C9300-24S-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series access switch fitted with 24 fixed 1G SFP fiber ports and a modular uplink bay, ordered under the Network Essentials license tier. All 24 downlinks are fiber, so the hardware is built for wiring closets where cable runs already use single-mode or multimode fiber, or where copper's 100m distance limit rules out a standard RJ-45 access switch, and it is data-only with no PoE budget since SFP cages do not source PoE power. The default 715W AC power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC-P) is the same rating this fiber SKU uses regardless of license tier, and the switch stacks up to 8 units over StackWise-480 at 480 Gbps alongside other Catalyst 9300 modular-uplink switches licensed at the same tier. Network Essentials on this SKU covers Layer 2 switching, routed access with OSPF up to 1000 routes, VRRP, 802.1X, MACsec-128, and the same NetFlow/SPAN telemetry visibility that Network Advantage also carries, which is the feature set that a pure switching or basic Layer 3 access role actually consumes. The uplink bay ships without a module installed, accepting an optional network module such as the C9300-NM-8X for a later 10G uplink upgrade, and this fiber SKU carries a higher minimum software floor of Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a than the general Catalyst 9300 baseline of 16.5.1a.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-24S-E |
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Port Count and Type |
24x 1G SFP fiber ports |
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Uplink |
Modular uplink bay (network module sold separately) |
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Network License |
Network Essentials |
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Default Power Supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
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PoE Support |
Not supported (fiber SFP ports) |
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Switching Capacity |
208 Gbps (688 Gbps stacked) |
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Forwarding Rate |
154.76 Mpps (511.90 Mpps stacked) |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
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Minimum Software Release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a |
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License PID Family |
C9300-DNA/DNX-E-24S |
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Advantage Upgrade Path |
Available via matching C9300-24S-A hardware; -E and -A cannot mix in the same stack |
Product Performance
Key Features
All 24 ports are 1G SFP, letting the switch sit at the end of a fiber run that already exceeds copper’s 100m reach, without needing a media converter or a separate fiber-to-copper hop.
Network Essentials on this SKU covers Layer 2 switching plus routed access with OSPF up to 1000 routes, VRRP, and 802.1X, which is the full feature set a wiring closet needs when it is not also running BGP, VRF segmentation, or MACsec-256.
Model-driven telemetry, sampled NetFlow, SPAN, and RSPAN ship on Network Essentials as well as Network Advantage, so this SKU still supports centralized traffic visibility tooling without needing the higher license tier.
Up to 8 units combine into one logical switch over StackWise-480, and every member in the stack must share this SKU’s Network Essentials tier; expanding port count within the same tier only means adding more -E units, not relicensing existing ones.
The 715W default supply, chassis dimensions, and airflow behavior are identical to the Network Advantage version of this hardware, so power and rack planning does not change based on which license tier is ordered.
C9300-24S-E provides a dedicated 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port plus RJ-45 and USB mini-Type B console ports, with the USB console taking priority whenever both are connected, and a USB 3.0 bay that accepts a 120 GB or 240 GB SSD module for locally hosted applications without provisioning separate storage for that role.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as an access switch terminating fiber runs in a wiring closet that only needs VLAN switching, basic routed access, and 802.1X authentication, without a requirement for BGP, VXLAN segmentation, or MACsec-256 encryption.
Used where the access layer must reach a floor or building beyond copper’s distance limit, but the switch itself terminates in a distribution layer that already handles advanced routing and segmentation, so the access switch itself does not need those features locally.
Placed in a segment where NetFlow sampling, SPAN, or RSPAN-based monitoring is required for visibility tooling, since these telemetry features are available on Network Essentials and do not require an upgrade to Network Advantage.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-24S-E | ||
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Port count and type |
24x 1G SFP fiber |
48x 1G SFP fiber |
24x 1G RJ-45 copper |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P (715W AC) |
PWR-C1-350WAC-P (350W AC) |
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PoE support |
Not supported (fiber SFP ports) |
Not supported (fiber SFP ports) |
Not supported (data-only copper ports) |
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Switching capacity |
208 Gbps (688 Gbps stacked) |
256 Gbps (736 Gbps stacked) |
208 Gbps (688 Gbps stacked) |
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Forwarding rate |
154.76 Mpps (511.90 Mpps stacked) |
190.47 Mpps (547.62 Mpps stacked) |
154.76 Mpps (511.90 Mpps stacked) |
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Stacking |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
StackWise-480, up to 8 members |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a |
Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a |
Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a |
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License PID family |
C9300-DNA/DNX-E-24S |
C9300-DNA/DNX-E-48S |
C9300-DNA/DNX-E-24 |
- Stepping up from the C9300-24S-E to the C9300-48S-E only makes sense once a wiring closet needs more than 24 fiber drops per unit; the larger switch shares the same Network Essentials tier and PWR-C1-715WAC-P supply, so the decision is purely about port count, not licensing or power planning.
- An upgrade from this SKU to the C9300-24S-A becomes necessary the moment the deployment needs BGP, EIGRP, or IS-IS routing, VRF/VXLAN segmentation, Cisco TrustSec, or MACsec-256 encryption, since none of those features exist at the Network Essentials tier on this hardware; Cisco’s ordering guide confirms the Network Essentials-to-Advantage path requires reordering matching Network Advantage hardware, because Network Stack license tier is fixed at the hardware SKU level and is not a field-upgradable license on this platform. Teams anticipating that need within the support life of the switch should evaluate the C9300-24S-A at initial purchase rather than deferring it.
- Against the C9300-24T-E, this fiber SKU requires the larger 715W default supply versus the copper SKU’s 350W supply, so a design that has a real option to use copper reach and does not need fiber distance should default to the C9300-24T-E for a lighter power and cost footprint; the fiber SKU only earns its keep when a run actually exceeds copper’s 100m limit or the existing plant is already fiber.
- The clearest ordering sequence for this group is: confirm port medium (fiber vs. copper) first since it is physically fixed, then confirm whether any Advantage-only feature is a real requirement before defaulting to Network Essentials, since license tier is the one variable in this comparison that is not reversible without reordering hardware.
Selection Guide
1. When Essentials Covers the Deployment
This SKU’s Network Essentials tier is sufficient for Layer 2 switching, routed access up to 1000 OSPF routes, VRRP, 802.1X, and NetFlow/SPAN-based monitoring; a fiber access role limited to these functions has no missing capability at this tier and does not need to default to Network Advantage.
2. No Advantage-Only Dependency Stays The Deciding Factor
BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, VRF/VXLAN segmentation, Cisco TrustSec, and MACsec-256 are all Network Advantage-only on this hardware, and Cisco’s ordering guide does not offer a field license upgrade path from Network Essentials to Network Advantage on the same physical switch; a design that needs any one of these belongs on the C9300-24S-A from the start rather than staying on this SKU.
3. Fiber Medium Requirement Over Copper
Choose the fiber C9300-24S-E only when the run genuinely needs 1G SFP fiber; the same Network Essentials feature set is also available on the copper C9300-24T-E at a lower 350W default power draw, so a design without a distance, EMI, or existing-fiber-plant driver should default to the copper SKU instead.
4. Port Count Against the C9300-48S-E
A closet needing more than 24 fiber drops should size up to the C9300-48S-E rather than stacking a second C9300-24S-E purely to add ports, since consolidating into fewer, higher-density units at the same license tier reduces stack members and uplink modules to manage.
5. Software Baseline Before Mixed-Model Stacking
This fiber SKU needs Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a or later; a stack running an older baseline needs an upgrade window before this SKU can join it, so the software floor rather than hardware compatibility decides how soon it can be added.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Smart Account binding |
Confirm the target Smart Account and Virtual Account before ordering. |
Network Essentials entitlement and the matching software subscription are tied to Smart Licensing; ordering to the wrong account can stall activation. |
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Subscription tier match |
Confirm the Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA subscription ordered is Essentials tier, matching the Network Essentials hardware license. |
Mismatched subscription and hardware license tiers are not accepted together on a new order. |
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Minimum software release |
Confirm the target IOS XE release is 16.11.1a or later before staging the switch. |
The C9300-24S-E has a higher software floor than most Catalyst 9300 copper SKUs; an older image will not support this fiber SKU. |
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Uplink network module |
Confirm whether a network module (e.g., C9300-NM-8X) is needed and ordered separately, or that C9300-NM-BLANK is specified if no module is installed. |
The uplink bay ships empty; an uncovered bay without a module or blank leaves the airflow path open and is not shippable as configured. |
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Stack tier consistency |
Confirm every switch planned for the same StackWise-480 stack is also licensed at Network Essentials. |
A Network Advantage unit cannot be mixed into a Network Essentials stack, or vice versa, without relicensing. |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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Catalyst 9300 8x 10G/1G SFP+ Network Module for the C9300-24S-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Catalyst 9300 2x 40G QSFP+ Network Module for the C9300-24S-E modular uplink bay. | |
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Second PWR-C1-715WAC-P power supply for the C9300-24S-E’s 1+1 redundant power bay. | |
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FAN-T2= |
Spare field-replaceable fan module for the Catalyst 9300 chassis, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. |
C9300-24S-E Switch Rear Panel
The switch rear panel includes StackWise connectors, StackPower or XPS connectors, ports, fan modules, and power supply modules.
Components Delivered in the Shipping Box
The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are optional, depending on your order.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C9300-24S-E | Network License | Network Essentials |
| Port Count and Type | 24x 1G SFP fiber ports | Uplink | Modular uplink bay, no module installed by default |
| Management Interfaces | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port, RJ-45 console port, USB mini-Type B 5-pin console port | Storage | Rear USB 3.0 SSD bay supports 120 GB / 240 GB SSD modules |
| Switching Capacity | 208 Gbps (688 Gbps in an 8-member StackWise-480 stack) | Forwarding Rate | 154.76 Mpps (511.90 Mpps stacked) |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries | IPv4 Routes | 32,000 (24,000 direct + 8,000 indirect) |
| IPv6 Routes | 16,000 entries | Multicast Routes | 8,000 entries |
| QoS / ACL Entries | 5,120 QoS entries, 5,120 ACL entries | DRAM / Flash | 8 GB DRAM, 16 GB Flash |
| VLANs and SVIs | 4094 VLAN IDs, 1000 SVIs, 300 PVST instances | Packet Buffer / FNF Flows | 32 MB buffer, up to 128,000 FNF flows |
| Stacking | StackWise-480, up to 8 members, 480 Gbps stack bandwidth | Total Routed Ports per Stack | 448 |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W AC, 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, 2440 BTU/hr output | PoE Support | Not supported (fiber SFP ports do not source PoE) |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 internal bays; ships with 1 supply installed and a blank module in the second bay | Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1a |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45C at up to 5000 ft (1500m) | Storage Temperature | -40 to 70C |
| Humidity | 5-90% noncondensing | Altitude | Operating up to 10,000 ft (3000m), storage up to 15,000 ft (4500m) |
| Acoustic Noise | LpA 45dB typical / 48dB max, LwA 5.6B typical / 5.9B max | Connector Types | LC fiber (SFP), RJ-45 (management), RJ-45-to-DB9 (console) |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in with default power supply (1.73 x 17.5 x 17.7 in chassis only) | Weight | 16.84 lb (7.64 kg) with default power supply |
| MTBF | 284,130 hours | Regulatory Compliance | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1, FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, RoHS 5 |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW), Next-Business-Day hardware replacement where available, 90 days 8×5 TAC support | License PID Family | C9300-DNA/DNX-E-24S |
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Questions & Answers
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Who needs C9300-24S-E for 1G SFP fiber and Network Essentials?
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