C9300-24P-A
24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports
C9200-24P-A
24 x 1G PoE+ RJ-45
Cisco switch comparison
C9300-24P-A vs C9200-24P-A
A key difference between Cisco C9300-24P-A and C9200-24P-A is Access / Downlink Ports: C9300-24P-A — 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports; C9200-24P-A — 24 x 1G PoE+ RJ-45. They also differ in Uplink Interfaces (Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately vs Modular uplink bay) and Maximum Uplink Speed (40 Gbps vs 25 Gbps). Consider how access / downlink ports affects the deployment, then review the remaining differences before choosing the exact Product ID. The table below shows 68 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C9300-24P-A
Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately
C9200-24P-A
Modular uplink bay
C9300-24P-A
40 Gbps
C9200-24P-A
25 Gbps
C9300-24P-A
208 Gbps
C9200-24P-A
128 Gbps
C9300-24P-A
688 Gbps
C9200-24P-A
288 Gbps
C9300-24P-A
154.76 Mpps
C9200-24P-A
95.23 Mpps
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How to choose between C9300-24P-A and C9200-24P-A
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Ports and uplinks
Match access media, port count and speed first, then confirm that the uplink design fits the distribution layer.
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PoE and power
Total the power required by connected devices and verify the PoE standard, budget, power supplies and redundancy.
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Performance and software
Compare forwarding, stacking and scale in the intended topology, then confirm the license tier and software release.
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Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300-24P-A | C9200-24P-A |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product TypeDifferent | C9300-24P-A Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch | C9200-24P-A Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch |
| Form Factor | C9300-24P-A 1RU | C9200-24P-A 1RU |
| Switch Role | C9300-24P-A Campus access switch | C9200-24P-A Campus access switch |
| Network License | C9300-24P-A Network Advantage | C9200-24P-A Network Advantage |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | C9300-24P-A Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | C9200-24P-A Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | C9300-24P-A 24 | C9200-24P-A 24 |
| Access / Downlink PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports | C9200-24P-A 24 x 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | C9300-24P-A 1G PoE+ RJ-45 | C9200-24P-A 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Uplink InterfacesDifferent | C9300-24P-A Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately | C9200-24P-A Modular uplink bay |
| Maximum Uplink SpeedDifferent | C9300-24P-A 40 Gbps | C9200-24P-A 25 Gbps |
| Supported Network ModulesDifferent | C9300-24P-A C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, or C9300-NM-2Y | C9200-24P-A C9200-NM-2Y, C9200-NM-4G or C9200-NM-4X network modules |
| Management PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 10/100/1000 Ethernet management, RJ-45 console, and USB mini-Type B console | C9200-24P-A 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port |
| Console Ports | C9300-24P-A 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | C9200-24P-A 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | C9300-24P-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | C9200-24P-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port |
| PoE-capable Ports | C9300-24P-A 24 | C9200-24P-A 24 |
| Connector TypesDifferent | C9300-24P-A RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports | C9200-24P-A RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB |
| Total System PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 32 | C9200-24P-A 28 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone)Different | C9300-24P-A 208 Gbps | C9200-24P-A 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked)Different | C9300-24P-A 688 Gbps | C9200-24P-A 288 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone)Different | C9300-24P-A 154.76 Mpps | C9200-24P-A 95.23 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked)Different | C9300-24P-A 511.9 Mpps | C9200-24P-A 214 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | C9300-24P-A 32,000 | C9200-24P-A 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route ScaleDifferent | C9300-24P-A 32,000 | C9200-24P-A 4,000 |
| IPv6 Route ScaleDifferent | C9300-24P-A 16,000 | C9200-24P-A 2,000 |
| Multicast Route ScaleDifferent | C9300-24P-A 8,000 | C9200-24P-A 1,000 |
| VLAN Scale | C9300-24P-A 4,094 | C9200-24P-A 4,094 |
| ACL ScaleDifferent | C9300-24P-A 5,120 | C9200-24P-A 1,600 |
| QoS ScaleDifferent | C9300-24P-A 5,120 | C9200-24P-A 1,000 |
| Packet BufferDifferent | C9300-24P-A 16 MB | C9200-24P-A 6 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | C9300-24P-A 9,198 bytes | C9200-24P-A 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow EntriesDifferent | C9300-24P-A 64,000 | C9200-24P-A 16,000 |
| Switched Virtual InterfacesDifferent | C9300-24P-A 1,000 | C9200-24P-A 512 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | C9300-24P-A PoE/PoE+ | C9200-24P-A PoE/PoE+ |
| PoE StandardDifferent | C9300-24P-A IEEE 802.3at PoE+ | C9200-24P-A IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at |
| Default PoE BudgetDifferent | C9300-24P-A 445 W | C9200-24P-A 370 W |
| Maximum PoE BudgetDifferent | C9300-24P-A Up to 720 W | C9200-24P-A 740 W |
| Default Power SupplyDifferent | C9300-24P-A PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W AC | C9200-24P-A PWR-C6-600WAC |
| Power Supply Slots | C9300-24P-A 2 | C9200-24P-A 2 |
| Power Supply OptionsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 715W default; 1100W AC upgrade; second power-supply slot supported | C9200-24P-A Compatible C5/C6 AC supplies; supported DC supply on PoE models |
| Maximum System PowerDifferent | C9300-24P-A 109.2 W | C9200-24P-A 56.77 W |
| AC Input Voltage | C9300-24P-A 100 to 240 V | C9200-24P-A 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input FrequencyDifferent | C9300-24P-A 47 to 63 Hz | C9200-24P-A 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input TypeDifferent | C9300-24P-A AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | C9200-24P-A AC input; optional DC power supplies on supported modular and fixed-uplink PoE models |
| Heat DissipationDifferent | C9300-24P-A 2,440 BTU/h | C9200-24P-A 194 BTU/h |
| Power RedundancyDifferent | C9300-24P-A Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | C9200-24P-A Redundant power with an optional second compatible supply |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking TechnologyDifferent | C9300-24P-A StackWise-480 | C9200-24P-A StackWise-160 |
| Stack BandwidthDifferent | C9300-24P-A 480 Gbps | C9200-24P-A 160 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack MembersDifferent | C9300-24P-A Up to 8 | C9200-24P-A 8 |
| StackPowerDifferent | C9300-24P-A Cisco StackPower | C9200-24P-A Not applicable |
| Fan ModulesDifferent | C9300-24P-A 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | C9200-24P-A Field-replaceable redundant fan modules |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | C9300-24P-A Cisco IOS XE | C9200-24P-A Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software ReleaseDifferent | C9300-24P-A Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a | C9200-24P-A Cisco IOS XE 16.10.1 or later |
| DRAMDifferent | C9300-24P-A 8 GB | C9200-24P-A 4 GB |
| Flash MemoryDifferent | C9300-24P-A 16 GB | C9200-24P-A 4 GB |
| CPUDifferent | C9300-24P-A x86 CPU complex | C9200-24P-A Not listed |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D)Different | C9300-24P-A 43.942 × 444.5 × 449.58 mm | C9200-24P-A 44 × 445 × 391 mm |
| WeightDifferent | C9300-24P-A 7.407 kg | C9200-24P-A 5.5 kg |
| Operating Temperature | C9300-24P-A -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | C9200-24P-A -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | C9300-24P-A -40 to 70 °C | C9200-24P-A -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | C9300-24P-A 5% to 90% | C9200-24P-A 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | C9300-24P-A Up to 3,048 m | C9200-24P-A Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBFDifferent | C9300-24P-A 299,000 hours | C9200-24P-A 422,310 hours |
| Warranty | C9300-24P-A Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | C9200-24P-A Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic RatingDifferent | C9300-24P-A 45 dB LpA typical; 48 dB LpA maximum | C9200-24P-A 42 dBA typical; 45 dBA maximum |
| Environmental ComplianceDifferent | C9300-24P-A RoHS 5 | C9200-24P-A RoHS compliant |
| Safety CertificationsDifferent | C9300-24P-A UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | C9200-24P-A UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC CertificationsDifferent | C9300-24P-A FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A | C9200-24P-A FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A; ICES-003 Class A |
| Mounting | C9300-24P-A 19-inch rack mount | C9200-24P-A 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | C9300-24P-A Front-to-back airflow | C9200-24P-A Front-to-back airflow |
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