C9300-24P-A
24
C9300-48P-A
48
Cisco switch comparison
C9300-24P-A vs C9300-48P-A
A key difference between Cisco C9300-24P-A and C9300-48P-A is Downlink Port Count: C9300-24P-A — 24; C9300-48P-A — 48. They also differ in Access / Downlink Ports (24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports vs 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports) and Switching Capacity (Standalone) (208 Gbps vs 256 Gbps). The port-count difference is 24 on the C9300-24P-A versus 48 on the C9300-48P-A. The table below shows 69 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
24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports
C9300-48P-A
48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports
C9300-24P-A
208 Gbps
C9300-48P-A
256 Gbps
C9300-24P-A
688 Gbps
C9300-48P-A
736 Gbps
C9300-24P-A
154.76 Mpps
C9300-48P-A
190.47 Mpps
C9300-24P-A
511.9 Mpps
C9300-48P-A
547.62 Mpps
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How to choose between C9300-24P-A and C9300-48P-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 | C9300-48P-A |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | C9300-24P-A Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch | C9300-48P-A Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch |
| Form Factor | C9300-24P-A 1RU | C9300-48P-A 1RU |
| Switch Role | C9300-24P-A Campus access switch | C9300-48P-A Campus access switch |
| Network License | C9300-24P-A Network Advantage | C9300-48P-A Network Advantage |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | C9300-24P-A Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | C9300-48P-A Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port CountDifferent | C9300-24P-A 24 | C9300-48P-A 48 |
| Access / Downlink PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports | C9300-48P-A 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports |
| Downlink Type | C9300-24P-A 1G PoE+ RJ-45 | C9300-48P-A 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | C9300-24P-A Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately | C9300-48P-A Modular uplink bay; network module ordered separately |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | C9300-24P-A 40 Gbps | C9300-48P-A 40 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | C9300-24P-A C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, or C9300-NM-2Y | C9300-48P-A C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Q, or C9300-NM-2Y |
| Management Ports | C9300-24P-A 10/100/1000 Ethernet management, RJ-45 console, and USB mini-Type B console | C9300-48P-A 10/100/1000 Ethernet management, RJ-45 console, and USB mini-Type B console |
| Console Ports | C9300-24P-A 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | C9300-48P-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 | C9300-48P-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port |
| PoE-capable PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 24 | C9300-48P-A 48 |
| Connector Types | C9300-24P-A RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports | C9300-48P-A RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports |
| Total System PortsDifferent | C9300-24P-A 32 | C9300-48P-A 56 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone)Different | C9300-24P-A 208 Gbps | C9300-48P-A 256 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked)Different | C9300-24P-A 688 Gbps | C9300-48P-A 736 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone)Different | C9300-24P-A 154.76 Mpps | C9300-48P-A 190.47 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked)Different | C9300-24P-A 511.9 Mpps | C9300-48P-A 547.62 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | C9300-24P-A 32,000 | C9300-48P-A 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | C9300-24P-A 32,000 | C9300-48P-A 32,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | C9300-24P-A 16,000 | C9300-48P-A 16,000 |
| Multicast Route Scale | C9300-24P-A 8,000 | C9300-48P-A 8,000 |
| VLAN Scale | C9300-24P-A 4,094 | C9300-48P-A 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | C9300-24P-A 5,120 | C9300-48P-A 5,120 |
| QoS Scale | C9300-24P-A 5,120 | C9300-48P-A 5,120 |
| Packet Buffer | C9300-24P-A 16 MB | C9300-48P-A 16 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | C9300-24P-A 9,198 bytes | C9300-48P-A 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | C9300-24P-A 64,000 | C9300-48P-A 64,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | C9300-24P-A 1,000 | C9300-48P-A 1,000 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | C9300-24P-A PoE/PoE+ | C9300-48P-A PoE/PoE+ |
| PoE Standard | C9300-24P-A IEEE 802.3at PoE+ | C9300-48P-A IEEE 802.3at PoE+ |
| Default PoE BudgetDifferent | C9300-24P-A 445 W | C9300-48P-A 437 W |
| Maximum PoE BudgetDifferent | C9300-24P-A Up to 720 W | C9300-48P-A Up to 1,440 W |
| Default Power Supply | C9300-24P-A PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W AC | C9300-48P-A PWR-C1-715WAC-P, 715W AC |
| Power Supply Slots | C9300-24P-A 2 | C9300-48P-A 2 |
| Power Supply Options | C9300-24P-A 715W default; 1100W AC upgrade; second power-supply slot supported | C9300-48P-A 715W default; 1100W AC upgrade; second power-supply slot supported |
| Maximum System PowerDifferent | C9300-24P-A 109.2 W | C9300-48P-A 128 W |
| AC Input Voltage | C9300-24P-A 100 to 240 V | C9300-48P-A 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | C9300-24P-A 47 to 63 Hz | C9300-48P-A 47 to 63 Hz |
| Power Input Type | C9300-24P-A AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | C9300-48P-A AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model |
| Heat Dissipation | C9300-24P-A 2,440 BTU/h | C9300-48P-A 2,440 BTU/h |
| Power Redundancy | C9300-24P-A Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | C9300-48P-A Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | C9300-24P-A StackWise-480 | C9300-48P-A StackWise-480 |
| Stack Bandwidth | C9300-24P-A 480 Gbps | C9300-48P-A 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | C9300-24P-A Up to 8 | C9300-48P-A Up to 8 |
| StackPower | C9300-24P-A Cisco StackPower | C9300-48P-A Cisco StackPower |
| Fan Modules | C9300-24P-A 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | C9300-48P-A 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | C9300-24P-A Cisco IOS XE | C9300-48P-A Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | C9300-24P-A Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a | C9300-48P-A Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a |
| DRAM | C9300-24P-A 8 GB | C9300-48P-A 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | C9300-24P-A 16 GB | C9300-48P-A 16 GB |
| CPU | C9300-24P-A x86 CPU complex | C9300-48P-A x86 CPU complex |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | C9300-24P-A 43.942 × 444.5 × 449.58 mm | C9300-48P-A 43.942 × 444.5 × 449.58 mm |
| WeightDifferent | C9300-24P-A 7.407 kg | C9300-48P-A 7.589 kg |
| Operating Temperature | C9300-24P-A -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | C9300-48P-A -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | C9300-24P-A -40 to 70 °C | C9300-48P-A -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | C9300-24P-A 5% to 90% | C9300-48P-A 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | C9300-24P-A Up to 3,048 m | C9300-48P-A Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBFDifferent | C9300-24P-A 299,000 hours | C9300-48P-A 277,770 hours |
| Warranty | C9300-24P-A Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | C9300-48P-A Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic Rating | C9300-24P-A 45 dB LpA typical; 48 dB LpA maximum | C9300-48P-A 45 dB LpA typical; 48 dB LpA maximum |
| Environmental Compliance | C9300-24P-A RoHS 5 | C9300-48P-A RoHS 5 |
| Safety Certifications | C9300-24P-A UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 | C9300-48P-A UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 |
| EMC Certifications | C9300-24P-A FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A | C9300-48P-A FCC Part 15, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
| Mounting | C9300-24P-A 19-inch rack mount | C9300-48P-A 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | C9300-24P-A Front-to-back airflow | C9300-48P-A Front-to-back airflow |
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