Cisco 24 Port Switches

Browse Cisco 24 port switches for branch offices, access closets, classrooms, retail sites, clinics, and network refresh projects. Compare Cisco 24-port Gigabit, PoE, full PoE, managed, stackable, 1G SFP uplink, and 10G SFP+ uplink models across Catalyst 1000, Catalyst 1200, Catalyst 1300, Catalyst 9200, and Catalyst 9300 families. If you are replacing an old switch or building a new BOM, send us your endpoint list, PoE requirement, uplink speed, license need, and delivery country so we can confirm the right Cisco 24 port switch and available stock.

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  • C1000-24P-4G-L C1000-24P-4G-L

    C1000-24P-4G-L

    Original price was: $3,492.42.Current price is: $1,002.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget

  • C1000-24P-4X-L C1000-24P-4X-L

    C1000-24P-4X-L

    Original price was: $5,057.74.Current price is: $1,326.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget

  • C1000-24T-4G-L C1000-24T-4G-L

    C1000-24T-4G-L

    Original price was: $2,091.37.Current price is: $572.40. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G Data Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1000

  • C1000-24T-4X-L C1000-24T-4X-L

    C1000-24T-4X-L

    Original price was: $4,570.19.Current price is: $1,362.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G Data Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1000

  • C1200-24FP-4G C1200-24FP-4G

    C1200-24FP-4G

    Original price was: $2,221.75.Current price is: $894.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 375W PoE Budget

  • C1200-24FP-4X C1200-24FP-4X

    C1200-24FP-4X

    Original price was: $2,358.31.Current price is: $958.50. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 375W PoE Budget

  • C1200-24P-4G C1200-24P-4G

    C1200-24P-4G

    Original price was: $1,483.06.Current price is: $596.70. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget

  • C1200-24P-4X C1200-24P-4X

    C1200-24P-4X

    Original price was: $1,657.84.Current price is: $673.20. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget

  • C1200-24T-4G C1200-24T-4G

    C1200-24T-4G

    Original price was: $832.11.Current price is: $335.70. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G Data Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1200

  • C1200-24T-4X C1200-24T-4X

    C1200-24T-4X

    Original price was: $1,381.87.Current price is: $561.60. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G Data Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1200

  • C1300-24FP-4G C1300-24FP-4G

    C1300-24FP-4G

    Original price was: $2,968.94.Current price is: $1,080.00. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 375W PoE Budget

  • C1300-24FP-4X C1300-24FP-4X

    C1300-24FP-4X

    Original price was: $3,574.91.Current price is: $1,453.50. Condition: New Factory Sealed

    24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 375W PoE Budget

Questions & Answers

Q: What is a Cisco 24 port switch?
A:

A Cisco 24 port switch is a network access switch with 24 copper Ethernet ports for connecting users, phones, printers, cameras, wireless APs, and edge devices. Depending on the model, it may support Gigabit access, PoE, PoE+, full PoE, SFP uplinks, 10G uplinks, stacking, and enterprise software features.

Q: Which Cisco 24 port switch should I choose?
A:

Choose Catalyst 1000, Catalyst 1200, or Catalyst 1300 for small business, branch, retail, clinic, or classroom access. Choose Catalyst 9200 or Catalyst 9300 when you need enterprise access features, stacking, stronger lifecycle planning, advanced software options, or campus access deployment.

Q: What is the difference between a Cisco 24 port switch and a Cisco 24 port PoE switch?
A:

A Cisco 24 port switch may provide only data connectivity, while a Cisco 24 port PoE switch can provide both data and power over Ethernet. Choose PoE when the switch must power IP phones, wireless APs, cameras, access control devices, or other powered endpoints.

Q: What is the difference between Cisco 24 port Gigabit switch and 24 port 10G switch?
A:

A 24 port Gigabit switch usually means the access ports are 1G copper Ethernet ports. Some models also include 10G SFP+ uplinks, which are useful when the switch connects many APs, cameras, or users back to a core or distribution switch.

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Cisco 24 Port Switch Buying Guide

A Cisco 24 port switch is a practical access-layer choice when a network needs enough copper ports for users,
phones, wireless access points, cameras, printers, access-control devices, or edge systems without moving to a
larger 48-port switch. The right model depends on more than port count. Before selecting a SKU, compare data-only
versus PoE, total PoE budget, uplink speed, stacking, software license, power redundancy, lifecycle status,
stock availability, and the role of the switch in the network.

This page is designed for buyers comparing Cisco 24-port managed switches, 24-port Gigabit switches, 24-port PoE
switches, 24-port switches with SFP uplinks, and stackable Catalyst access switches for branch, campus, education,
healthcare, retail, office, and refresh projects.

Quick Selector: Which Cisco 24 Port Switch Fits Your Project?

Requirement Recommended Direction Typical Use Case Key Buying Check
Low-cost 24-port data access 24-port Gigabit data switch Desktops, printers, wired users, small office access Confirm whether PoE is not required now or in the near future.
24-port PoE access 24-port PoE / PoE+ switch IP phones, APs, cameras, access control devices Check total PoE budget, not only the number of PoE-capable ports.
24-port full PoE Full PoE or higher-power PoE model Higher device density or more powered endpoints Estimate endpoint wattage and keep headroom for future devices.
24-port switch with 1G SFP uplinks 4 x 1G SFP uplink model Branch or access closets with standard Gigabit fiber uplinks Confirm fiber type, optics, and aggregation switch speed.
24-port switch with 10G SFP+ uplinks 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink model Wireless APs, surveillance, high-density users, campus access Use when the uplink could become a bottleneck on 1G fiber.
Enterprise stackable access Catalyst 9200 / 9300 class 24-port switch Campus access closets, multi-floor buildings, enterprise refresh Check stacking, license tier, redundant power, and lifecycle plan.

Data-Only, PoE, PoE+ and UPOE: Choose the Right 24-Port Type

A 24-port switch can be data-only or powered. Data-only models are suitable when endpoints already have local
power, such as desktop PCs, printers, servers, or simple wired devices. PoE and PoE+ models are the better choice
when the switch must power IP phones, access points, cameras, badge readers, sensors, or other powered endpoints
over Ethernet.

For PoE projects, the most important number is not just “24 PoE ports.” The important number is the total PoE
budget. A switch may have 24 PoE-capable ports but still be limited by the available power budget. A phone-heavy
office, a camera deployment, and a Wi-Fi access point rollout can require very different power planning even if
the port count is the same.

Switch Type Best For Typical Buyer Search Intent
24-port data switch Standard wired users, printers, non-powered access Cisco 24 port Gigabit switch, Cisco 24 port managed switch
24-port PoE switch Light powered endpoints and mixed access Cisco 24 port PoE switch, 24 port PoE managed switch
24-port PoE+ switch Wireless APs, phones, cameras, access control Cisco 24 port PoE+ switch, 24 port switch for APs and cameras
24-port full PoE switch More powered devices or higher average endpoint wattage Cisco 24 port full PoE switch, high PoE budget 24 port switch
24-port UPOE switch Higher-power endpoints and advanced access-layer designs Cisco 24 port UPOE switch, high power Cisco access switch

1G SFP vs 10G SFP+ Uplinks on Cisco 24-Port Switches

Uplink speed is one of the most common differences between Cisco 24-port switch SKUs. A model with 4 x 1G SFP
uplinks may be enough for a smaller branch, classroom, retail store, or standard office access closet. A model
with 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks is a better fit when the switch aggregates traffic from wireless APs, surveillance
cameras, dense users, or multiple VLANs back to a distribution or core layer.

Uplink Type Choose It When Watch For
1G SFP uplinks The site has light-to-moderate access traffic and existing 1G fiber aggregation. May become limiting for high-density AP or camera deployments.
10G SFP+ uplinks The switch supports APs, cameras, high user density, or faster distribution links. Confirm compatible SFP+ optics, fiber distance, and core switch ports.
Modular uplinks The network may change uplink type or speed over the hardware lifecycle. Check network module, license, airflow, and power requirements.
Fixed uplinks The design is standardized and does not need future uplink module changes. Choose the right uplink SKU before ordering.

When to Choose Catalyst 9200 or Catalyst 9300 for a 24-Port Switch

Catalyst 9200 and Catalyst 9300 24-port switches are typically selected when the project needs enterprise access
features, stacking, security, longer lifecycle planning, software feature control, or a cleaner upgrade path from
older Catalyst access switches. These families are often used in campus closets, enterprise branches, healthcare,
education, government, and multi-site access networks.

Choose Catalyst 9200 when the project needs reliable enterprise access at a controlled cost. Choose Catalyst 9300
when the access layer needs stronger performance headroom, richer enterprise features, higher stacking bandwidth,
modular access options, UPOE variants, or a more strategic campus access platform.

Project Requirement Better Direction Reason
Cost-effective enterprise access Catalyst 9200 / 9200L Good fit for branch and mid-sized access closets that need enterprise software and stacking.
Higher enterprise access standard Catalyst 9300 / 9300L Stronger platform direction for campus access, security, resiliency, and lifecycle planning.
24-port PoE+ access with 1G uplinks 9200L or 9300L fixed-uplink PoE models Good when existing distribution uses 1G fiber or cost control matters.
24-port PoE+ access with 10G uplinks 9200L / 9300L fixed 10G uplink models or modular 9300 Better for wireless, cameras, and higher access-layer traffic.
Higher-power PoE / UPOE Catalyst 9300 UPOE models Useful when powered devices require more than standard PoE+ planning.
Replacement for 2960X / 3650 / 3850 access switches 9200 or 9300 depending on feature needs Match port count, PoE budget, uplinks, stacking, and license tier before ordering.

Selected Cisco 9200 / 9300 24-Port Switch SKUs

The following SKUs are useful reference points when comparing enterprise-grade Cisco 24-port switches. Use them
as starting models, then confirm the exact license, uplink speed, PoE budget, stacking requirement, and availability
before finalizing a quote.

SKU Port / Power Profile Uplink Direction Best Fit
C9200L-24T-4G-E 24 x 1G data ports 4 x 1G SFP fixed uplinks Enterprise data access where PoE is not required.
C9200L-24P-4G-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports 4 x 1G SFP fixed uplinks Cost-effective enterprise PoE+ access with standard Gigabit uplinks.
C9200L-24P-4X-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports 4 x 10G SFP+ fixed uplinks PoE+ access closets that need faster aggregation uplinks.
C9200-24P-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports Modular uplink design Enterprise access projects that need modular uplink flexibility.
C9300L-24P-4G-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports 4 x 1G SFP fixed uplinks Enterprise PoE+ access with stronger 9300L platform direction.
C9300L-24P-4X-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports 4 x 10G SFP+ fixed uplinks Enterprise access closets with PoE+ endpoints and 10G uplink demand.
C9300-24P-E 24 x 1G PoE+ ports Modular uplink design Campus access projects needing Catalyst 9300 modular flexibility.
C9300-24U-E 24 x 1G UPOE ports Modular uplink design Higher-power access deployments with UPOE endpoint requirements.

24-Port Switch vs 48-Port Switch

A 24-port switch is usually the better fit when the access closet has moderate endpoint density, limited rack
space, smaller power needs, or a design that separates users by floor, classroom, clinic area, retail section,
branch office, or camera zone. A 48-port switch may be better when the closet has a large number of endpoints,
needs more spare ports, or when consolidating access into fewer switches reduces operational overhead.

Comparison Point 24-Port Switch 48-Port Switch
Best site size Small to mid-sized closets, branches, classrooms, retail, clinics Larger closets, dense office areas, high endpoint counts
Spare ports Moderate headroom Higher headroom
Rack space and power Often easier to place and power Higher density but may require stronger power and cooling planning
Access design Good for segmented floor, zone, or department layouts Good for centralized high-density closets
PoE planning Lower total endpoint count to power More powered endpoints; PoE budget becomes more important

Common Cisco 24-Port Switch Replacement Scenarios

Many buyers use this page when replacing older Cisco access switches such as Catalyst 2960, 2960X, 3560, 3650,
or 3850 models. A direct replacement should not be selected by port count alone. Match the old switch against
PoE requirement, uplink type, stacking, Layer 3 features, power supply design, license tier, EOL status, and
available delivery timeline.

Old Requirement Modern Selection Check
24 data ports, no PoE Choose a 24-port data model and confirm 1G or 10G uplink requirement.
24 PoE / PoE+ ports Verify endpoint wattage and select a PoE budget that fits the full device list.
Existing 1G fiber uplinks Confirm whether fixed 1G SFP uplinks are enough or if 10G migration is planned.
Stacked access closet Check stacking support, stack cables, stack bandwidth, and license tier.
Old model is EOL or hard to source Use the old SKU, feature set, and project deadline to confirm an available replacement.

What to Confirm Before Ordering

To avoid a wrong switch in the BOM, confirm the following before ordering a Cisco 24-port switch:

  • Exact Cisco part number and license suffix
  • Data-only, PoE, PoE+, full PoE, or UPOE requirement
  • Total powered-device wattage and future PoE growth
  • 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, or modular uplink requirement
  • Stacking requirement and required stack accessories
  • Layer 2 versus Layer 3 feature needs
  • Network Essentials, Network Advantage, or other software requirement
  • New, refurbished, or project alternative condition requirement
  • EOL status, stock availability, lead time, and destination country

For a faster quote, send your old switch model, required quantity, endpoint list, PoE requirement, uplink speed,
stacking plan, license requirement, and delivery country. We can help match the correct Cisco 24-port switch,
verify available stock, and suggest replacement options when a requested SKU is short in the market.