C9300LM-24U-4Y-E – 24x1G UPOE Ports – Fixed 4x25G Uplinks – 420W PoE Budget
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C9300LM-24U-4Y-E Description
The C9300LM-24U-4Y-E is a Cisco Catalyst 9300LM mini fixed-uplink access switch, built on the reduced-depth 9300LM chassis with 24 Cisco UPOE copper ports, 4x 25G SFP28 fixed uplinks, and a Network Essentials license. The 9300LM sub-line runs on its own PWR-C6 power series, and here the default PWR-C6-600WAC supply gives 420W of PoE without a second supply, extending to 1420W with a PWR-C6-1KWAC secondary supply. Network Essentials on this hardware covers Layer 2 switching, routed access with up to 1000 OSPF routes, PIM stub multicast, VRRP, 802.1X, and MACsec-128, which matches straightforward access-layer designs that do not need the routing scale or segmentation features gated behind Network Advantage. Stacking uses StackWise-320 and can mix with Catalyst 9300L members holding the same license tier, keeping this SKU inside the shallow-chassis fixed-uplink hardware line rather than the modular-uplink Catalyst 9300 or 9300X platforms.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300LM-24U-4Y-E |
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Product type |
Stackable mini access switch with fixed uplinks |
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Access ports |
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE copper ports |
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Fixed uplinks |
4 x 25G SFP28 |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C6-600WAC |
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Default PoE budget |
420W |
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Expanded PoE budget |
Up to 1440W with PWR-C6-1KWAC primary or secondary supply |
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Stacking architecture |
StackWise-320 (mixes with Catalyst 9300L at matching license tier) |
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Chassis depth |
13.03 in chassis only; low-depth mini form factor |
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Switching and forwarding |
248 Gbps standalone switching; 184.51 Mpps standalone forwarding |
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Weight |
11.5 lb (5.21 kg) |
Product Performance
Key Features
The 13.03 in chassis-only depth of the Catalyst 9300LM line brings Network Essentials access switching into shallow racks that reject full-depth Catalyst 9300 hardware.
Second-supply and spare-parts orders stay inside the PWR-C6-600WAC/PWR-C6-1KWAC pair, since this chassis rejects every PWR-C1 supply used elsewhere in the Catalyst 9300 family.
The default PWR-C6-600WAC supply caps available Cisco UPOE power at 420W until a second or upgraded PWR-C6-1KWAC supply is added, a fixed planning number for closets that stay on the default supply.
This SKU carries Layer 2 switching, routed access up to 1000 OSPF routes, PIM stub multicast, VRRP, 802.1X, and MACsec-128, covering standard access-layer designs without the VRF, VXLAN, or MACsec-256 entitlements reserved for Network Advantage.
StackWise-320 lets this switch stack with other Catalyst 9300L or 9300LM members at a matching license tier, so an Essentials-only stack plan stays consistent across the fixed-uplink hardware line.
Out-of-band management runs through a 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ethernet management port plus an RJ-45 console port, and when a USB mini-Type B console cable is also connected, the USB console takes priority automatically, so a technician does not need to physically disconnect the RJ-45 console cable to switch to USB for local access.
Application Scenarios
Installed in shallow wall-mount cabinets or low-depth enclosures where a full-depth Catalyst 9300 chassis will not fit, while still delivering Cisco UPOE power to access endpoints.
Deployed at branch or edge access points that only need Layer 2 switching, limited-route OSPF, or PIM stub multicast, without the VRF or VXLAN segmentation gated behind Network Advantage.
Added to an existing StackWise-320 ring of Catalyst 9300L or 9300LM members that already standardizes on Network Essentials, extending UPOE and 25G uplink capacity without changing the stack’s license tier.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300LM-24U-4Y-E | ||
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Access ports |
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE |
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE |
24 x UPOE (8 Multigigabit + 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbps) |
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Fixed uplinks |
4 x 25G SFP28 |
4 x 25G SFP28 |
4 x 10G/1G SFP+ |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
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Chassis depth class |
Mini (low-depth) |
Mini (low-depth) |
Standard Catalyst 9300L depth |
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Default power supply |
PWR-C6-600WAC |
PWR-C6-600WAC |
PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
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Default PoE budget |
420W |
420W |
880W |
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Expanded PoE budget |
Up to 1440W with PWR-C6-1KWAC supply |
Up to 1440W with PWR-C6-1KWAC supply |
Up to 1440W with second 1100W supply |
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Stacking architecture |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-320 |
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Switching capacity |
248 Gbps standalone; 568 Gbps stacked |
248 Gbps standalone; 568 Gbps stacked |
272 Gbps standalone; 592 Gbps stacked |
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Forwarding rate |
184.51 Mpps standalone; 422.59 Mpps stacked |
184.51 Mpps standalone; 422.59 Mpps stacked |
202.38 Mpps standalone; 440.47 Mpps stacked |
- C9300LM-24U-4Y-E and C9300LM-24U-4Y-A share identical hardware, so the choice between them is a license question, not a port or power question: both hold the same 420W default PoE budget, 4x 25G fixed uplinks, and 248 Gbps switching capacity, and only the Network Advantage feature set of VRF, VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec, and MACsec-256 separates the two SKUs.
- Moving from this SKU to C9300L-24UXG-4X-E gives up the mini chassis depth in exchange for more PoE headroom and Multigigabit access, since the C9300L-24UXG-4X-E default supply budgets 880W against 420W here and adds 8 Multigigabit ports; a design that needs that PoE ceiling or Multigigabit endpoint speed has to move to the deeper hardware regardless of license tier.
- For deciding which SKU to order in this group, confirm the routing and segmentation requirement first: if VRF, VXLAN, or MACsec-256 is required, C9300LM-24U-4Y-A is the only option in this table that adds it without changing chassis depth, and if that requirement is absent, this Essentials SKU keeps the identical hardware at the lower license tier.
Selection Guide
1. Essentials Covers Layer 2 And Limited Routing
C9300LM-24U-4Y-E carries Network Essentials, which is enough when the deployment needs only Layer 2 switching, up to 1000 OSPF routes, PIM stub multicast, or VRRP on the mini fixed-uplink hardware, avoiding the Network Advantage premium for features the design does not use.
2. Upgrade Path When Segmentation Is Added Later
Cisco’s ordering guide ties Network Essentials and Network Advantage to separate orderable PIDs; there is no in-place upgrade PID from C9300LM-24U-4Y-E to C9300LM-24U-4Y-A, so a design that expects to add VRF, VXLAN, or MACsec-256 within the hardware’s service life should order C9300LM-24U-4Y-A up front instead of planning a later license swap.
3. Mini Depth Before Higher PoE Draw
The 420W default PoE budget on this mini chassis sits well below the 880W on C9300L-24UXG-4X-E; an access design with heavier Multigigabit or high-draw UPOE endpoints needs the deeper C9300L-24UXG-4X-E hardware rather than a license change on this SKU.
4. License Tier Must Match Across Stack Members
When this switch stacks with Catalyst 9300L members over StackWise-320, every member’s Network Stack license tier must match Network Essentials; a stack partner already running Network Advantage requires aligning the whole ring to one tier before the stack forms correctly.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning Item |
Value or Check |
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Default PoE budget |
420W available with the single default PWR-C6-600WAC supply |
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Expanded PoE budget |
Up to 1420W when a PWR-C6-1KWAC secondary supply is added, or 820W-1440W when PWR-C6-1KWAC replaces the primary supply |
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Design ceiling |
PoE budget is capped at 1440W, matching 24 ports at the 60W UPOE class |
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Power supply compatibility |
Confirm only PWR-C6-600WAC or PWR-C6-1KWAC is specified; no PWR-C1 supply is compatible with this chassis |
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Peak power draw |
990.9W measured at 100% PoE load on 115Vac |
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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License suffix |
Confirm the order specifies C9300LM-24U-4Y-E and not the C9300LM-24U-4Y-A Advantage PID. |
Ordering the wrong suffix pays for entitlements the Essentials-tier design does not use. |
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Power supply family |
Confirm only PWR-C6-600WAC or PWR-C6-1KWAC appears on the bill of materials. |
PWR-C1 supplies used elsewhere in the Catalyst 9300 family are not compatible with this chassis. |
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Second power bay |
Confirm a blank module or a second PWR-C6 supply is specified for the empty bay. |
An empty bay without a blank module can affect airflow and fan noise levels. |
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Smart Account binding |
Confirm the target Smart Account and Virtual Account before the order is placed. |
The Network Stack license and software subscription are tied to Smart Licensing and cannot activate without a bound account. |
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Subscription tier match |
Confirm the Cisco Catalyst, Cisco DNA, or Meraki subscription selected is the Essentials tier, matching the hardware license. |
A Network Advantage hardware SKU paired with an Essentials subscription is only permitted at renewal, not on a new order, and a mismatch on this SKU can misalign future upgrade planning. |
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Stack partner license tier |
Confirm any Catalyst 9300L stack partner also runs Network Essentials. |
StackWise-320 mixing between C9300L and C9300LM requires a matching license tier across members. |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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Cisco 600W AC power supply spare for Catalyst 9300LM | |
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Cisco 1000W AC power supply spare for Catalyst 9300LM | |
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C9300L-STACK-KIT2 |
StackWise-320 stacking kit required for Catalyst 9300LM stacking |
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50cm Type 3A stacking cable for Catalyst 9300LM/9300L stack kits | |
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1m Type 3A stacking cable for Catalyst 9300LM/9300L stack kits | |
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3m Type 3A stacking cable for Catalyst 9300LM/9300L stack kits |
C9300LM-24U-4Y-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300LM-24U-4Y-E | Product type | Stackable mini access switch with fixed uplinks |
| Network license | Network Essentials | Access ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Cisco UPOE copper ports |
| Fixed uplinks | 4 x 25G SFP28 | Chassis depth class | Mini (low-depth) Catalyst 9300LM chassis |
| Default power supply | PWR-C6-600WAC | Default PoE budget | 420W |
| Expanded PoE budget | Up to 1440W with PWR-C6-1KWAC as primary or secondary supply | PWR-C6-600WAC electrical rating | 100-240VAC auto-ranging, 7-2.8A input, 54V @ 11.1A output |
| PWR-C6-1KWAC electrical rating | 100-240VAC auto-ranging, 12-6A input, 54V @ 18.5A output | Power supply BTU (600WAC) | 2327 BTU/hr input, 2047.3 BTU/hr output at 100VAC |
| Power supply BTU (1KWAC) | 3876 BTU/hr input, 3412 BTU/hr output at 100VAC | Peak power draw | 990.9W at 100% PoE load, 115Vac |
| Power supply slots | Two internal bays; blank module required in an unused bay | Power supply compatibility | PWR-C6 series only; not compatible with any PWR-C1 supply |
| Fan modules | Three internal field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | Fan airflow | 20 cfm per fan module |
| Stacking architecture | StackWise-320 via C9300L-STACK-KIT2, up to 8 members | Stack mixing | Mixes with Catalyst 9300L members at matching license tier |
| StackPower | Not supported | Hardware IPsec | Not supported |
| Switching capacity | 248 Gbps standalone | Switching capacity with stacking | 568 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 184.51 Mpps standalone | Forwarding rate with stacking | 422.59 Mpps |
| Management interfaces | 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port, RJ-45 console, USB mini-Type B console | Asset tracking | Passive UHF RFID tag (GS1 EPC Global Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C) |
| Physical dimensions (chassis only) | 1.73 x 17.50 x 13.03 in | Physical dimensions (with default AC supply) | 1.73 x 17.50 x 13.17 in |
| Weight | 11.5 lb (5.21 kg) | MTBF | 357,350 hours |
| Operating temperature | -5C to 45C below 5000 ft (1500m) | Storage temperature | -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F) |
| Operating altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3000m) | Storage altitude | Up to 15,000 ft (4500m) |
| Relative humidity | 5%-90% non-condensing | Connector standards | RJ-45 (1000BASE-T), LC fiber (SFP28 uplinks), Cisco StackWise cable |
| Safety and EMC compliance | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1, IEEE 802.3, 47 CFR Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A | Environmental compliance | RoHS |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW) |
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Questions & Answers
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