C9300-24S-E Overview
The cs C9300-24S-E is a stackable enterprise switch designed to maximize performance, security, and cloud-readiness for modern enterprise networks. As a flagship cs cs solution, it is engineered for mission-critical deployments, delivering powerful switching efficiency and robust feature sets. The stackable enterprise position of the C9300-24S-E allows companies to scale easily, optimize workloads, and streamline network expansion while maintaining a consistent security posture. At its core, the switch integrates advanced security capabilities to safeguard critical assets, offers seamless cloud integration to support agile deployment models, and provides a future-ready architecture guaranteeing easy adaptations to shifting connectivity demands. The architecture excels at high-throughput link aggregation, rapid failover, and virtualization—key for distributed, high-density campus and edge environments. Enterprises leveraging the C9300-24S-E benefit from flexible modular uplinks, enhanced Layer 3 routing, extensive VLAN support, and high MTBF for continuous operation. Cloud-managed features ensure simplified provisioning and monitoring, all while maintaining robust security compliance. In summary, the C9300-24S-E delivers the reliability, scalability, and performance expected from the cs cs line, adapting fluidly to the evolving needs of global organizations in a secure, cloud-enabled environment.
Product Features Comparison
Model |
C9300L-24P-4G-A |
C9300-24P-A |
C9200-24PXG-A |
DCS-7280QR-C72-R |
Port Configuration |
Fixed Modules |
24 POE+ |
24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (RJ45), 4 × 10G SFP+ |
56× 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+, 16× 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP100 |
Switching Capacity |
56 Gbps - 176 Gbps |
208 Gbps |
176 Gbps |
6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate |
41.66 Mpps - 130.95 Mpps |
154.76 Mpps |
130 Mpps |
2.88 Bpps |
PoE Budget |
n/a |
445W |
Up to 740W total (30W per port) |
370W total, IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+), Max 30W per port |
Stacking Capability |
StackWise-320 |
StackWise-480 |
n/a |
n/a |
Model |
C9300-24S-E |
C9300L-24P-4X-E |
C9300-24T-A |
Arista DCS-7280PR3-24-M# |
Brand |
cs |
cs |
cs |
Arista |
Port Configuration |
24x 1G SFP |
Fixed Modules |
24 |
24 x 100/400G QSFP-DD |
Switching Capacity |
208 Gbps |
56 Gbps - 176 Gbps |
208 Gbps |
9.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate |
154.76 Mpps |
41.66 Mpps - 130.95 Mpps |
154.76 Mpps |
n/a |
PoE Budget |
N/A |
n/a |
-- |
n/a |
Stacking Capability |
Yes (StackWise-480 & StackPower) |
StackWise-320 |
Yes |
n/a |
Optional Add-ons
Model Number |
Description |
PWR-C1-715WAC-P |
cs 715W AC Power Supply, compatible with C9300 Series switches, redundant and hot-swappable. |
C9300-NM-8X |
cs cs 9300 8 x 10GE Network Module, provides high-speed uplinks for greater flexibility and scalability. |
C9300-STACK |
cs StackWise-480 Stacking Cable, enables high-bandwidth stacking for cs 9300 Series switches. |
C9300-24S-E Specification
Total 10/100/1000 or Multigigabit copper ports
24x 1G SFP
Uplink Configuration
Modular Uplinks
Default AC power supply
715W AC
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.73 x 17.5 x 17.7 Inches
Default power supply
PWR-C1-715WAC-P/2
Switching capacity
208 Gbps
Stacking bandwidth
688 Gbps
Forwarding rate
154.76 Mpps
Total number of MAC addresses
32,000
Total number of IPv4 routes (ARP plus learned routes)
32,000 (24,000 direct routes and 8000 indirect routes)
IPv4 routing entries
32,000
IPv6 routing entries
16,000
Multicast routing scale
8000
Packet buffer per SKU
16 MB buffer for 24- or 48-port Gigabit Ethernet models, 32 MB buffer for 24 and 48-port Multigigabit
FNF entries
64,000 flow on 24- and 48-port Gigabit Ethernet models, 128,000 flows on 24-port Multigigabit
Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)
1000
Total routed ports cs per 9300 Series stack
448
Wireless bandwidth per switch
Up to 96 Gbps on 48-port Gigabit Ethernet model
Mean time between failures – MTBF (hours)
284,130
Safety certifications
UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C222.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1, IEEE 802.3
Electromagnetic emissions certifications
47 CFR Part 15, CISPR22 Class A, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, EN 55022 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ICES-003 Class A, TCVN 7189 Class A, V-3 Class A, CISPR24, EN 300 386, EN55024, TCVN 7317, V-2/2015.04, V-3/2015.04, CNS13438, KN32, KN35, IEC 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-1
Environmental
Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) 5



