C9300-24U-A
24 x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE RJ-45
C9300X-24HX-A
24 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G UPOE+ RJ-45
Cisco switch comparison
C9300-24U-A vs C9300X-24HX-A
A key difference between Cisco C9300-24U-A and C9300X-24HX-A is Access / Downlink Ports: C9300-24U-A — 24 x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE RJ-45; C9300X-24HX-A — 24 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G UPOE+ RJ-45. They also differ in Maximum Uplink Speed (40 Gbps vs 100 Gbps) and Switching Capacity (Standalone) (208 Gbps vs 800 Gbps). Consider how access / downlink ports affects the deployment, then review the remaining differences before choosing the exact Product ID. 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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C9300-24U-A
40 Gbps
C9300X-24HX-A
100 Gbps
C9300-24U-A
208 Gbps
C9300X-24HX-A
800 Gbps
C9300-24U-A
688 Gbps
C9300X-24HX-A
1,880 Gbps
C9300-24U-A
154.76 Mpps
C9300X-24HX-A
654.72 Mpps
C9300-24U-A
511.9 Mpps
C9300X-24HX-A
1,398.72 Mpps
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How to choose between C9300-24U-A and C9300X-24HX-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 | C9300-24U-A | C9300X-24HX-A |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series modular-uplink stackable access switch | Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series modular-uplink stackable access switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Campus access switch | Campus access switch |
| Network License | Network Advantage | Network Advantage |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 24 | 24 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE RJ-45 | 24 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G UPOE+ RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G Cisco UPOE RJ-45 | 10G multigigabit UPOE+ RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | Modular uplink bay | Modular uplink bay |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 40 Gbps | 100 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | C9300-NM-4G, C9300-NM-4M, C9300-NM-8X and C9300-NM-2Q | C9300X-NM-2C, C9300X-NM-4C, C9300X-NM-2Y and C9300X-NM-8M |
| Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port |
| PoE-capable Ports | 24 | 24 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB |
| Total System Ports | 32 | 28 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 208 Gbps | 800 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 688 Gbps | 1,880 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 154.76 Mpps | 654.72 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 511.9 Mpps | 1,398.72 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 32,000 | 39,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 16,000 | 19,500 |
| Multicast Route Scale | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | 5,120 | 8,000 |
| QoS Scale | 5,120 | 4,000 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64,000 | 64,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | Cisco UPOE | Cisco UPOE+ |
| PoE Standard | Cisco UPOE; IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 capable | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at / 802.3bt Type 4 |
| Default PoE Budget | 830 W | 735 W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 1,440 W | 2,160 W |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Power Supply Options | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies |
| Maximum System Power | 116.2 W | 204.8 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model |
| Heat Dissipation | 396 BTU/h | 699 BTU/h |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-480 | StackWise-1T |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps | 1,000 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 | 8 |
| StackPower | Cisco StackPower | Cisco StackPower+ |
| Fan Modules | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.5.1a | Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 |
| DRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU | x86 CPU complex | x86 CPU complex |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 445 × 488 mm | 44 × 445 × 524 mm |
| Weight | 7.54 kg | 6.25 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% | 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m | Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBF | 238,410 hours | 220,250 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic Rating | LpA 45 dBA typical; 48 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) | LpA 45 dBA typical; 48 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount | 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
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