cisco Catalyst 9300 Catalyst 9300
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch series is the premier stackable enterprise campus switching platform for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud connectivity. Engineered with Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC technology, StackWise-480 stacking, high-density 90W UPOE+ power delivery, and modular 10G/25G/40G/100G uplinks, the 9300 delivers foundational support for Cisco SD-Access, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and automated edge micro-segmentation.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Catalyst 9300 |
| Form factor | 1U modular switch |
| Released | Jun 2017 |
| Chassis ports | 24 or 48 ports copper (1GbE, Multi-gigabit) or SFP/SFP+ fiber |
| Modular network modules | Up to 4x 10G SFP+, 8x 10G SFP+, 2x 40G QSFP+, 2x 25G SFP28, or 2x 100G QSFP28 |
| Stacking performance | StackWise-480 delivering 480 Gbps across 8 switches |
| Poe delivery | Cisco UPOE+ up to 90W per port (IEEE 802.3bt Class 8) |
| Security features | Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), MACsec-256, Trustworthy Solutions |
| Application hosting | Native Docker container and ThousandEyes enterprise agent hosting |
Generations
- Previous generation: cisco Catalyst 3850 Catalyst 3850
- Next generation: cisco Catalyst 9300 Catalyst 9300X
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Catalyst 9300 Catalyst 9300.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can Catalyst 9300 stack with older Catalyst 3850 switches?
No, StackWise-480 on Catalyst 9300 switches is not backward compatible with the stacking hardware of Catalyst 3850.
What is Cisco StackPower on the Catalyst 9300?
StackPower pools power supplies across up to four switches using dedicated cables, sharing wattage and providing zero-footprint power redundancy.
Buying or selling Catalyst 9300?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27