Cisco Catalyst 9300L Switch
Best scalable switch for growing enterprise networks needing reliable power and security.
This is the gold standard for scaling enterprise networks without the usual headache. It packs serious power and high-speed uplinks into a compact, stackable frame, though you’ll pay for that reliability with a steeper learning curve than simpler, plug-and-play alternatives.
$6202.99
Who it's for
- IT managers needing rock-solid uptime for critical business operations
- Network administrators seeking straightforward setup and daily management
- Budget-conscious organizations wanting enterprise-grade networking on a budget
Who should skip it
- Enterprises requiring advanced security analytics or complex SD-Access integration
- Growing businesses anticipating rapid expansion or high-density port needs
- Organizations wary of long-term licensing and support contract costs
Performance breakdown
Network Scalability
StackWise-320 technology allows seamless expansion as your enterprise network grows.
PoE Capacity
Robust 505W budget easily powers modern access points and IP cameras.
Switching Throughput
High-speed 10Gbps uplinks ensure minimal bottlenecks during heavy data traffic.
Security Protocols
Advanced MACsec encryption and Trust Anchor module provide enterprise-grade network defense.
Deployment Efficiency
Zero-touch provisioning significantly reduces setup time for large-scale network deployments.
Operational Reliability
High MTBF and optional redundant power supplies ensure consistent, uninterrupted uptime.
Key Specs
Brand
Cisco
Product Line
Cisco Catalyst
Model
9300L
Edition
Network Essentials
Flash Memory Installed
16 GB
RAM Installed
8 GB
Advanced Switching
Layer 3
Compliant Standards
IEEE 1588v2, IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.1BA, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features
802.1x authentication, Access Control List (ACL) support, Blue Beacon LED, Cisco StackWise-320 technology, Cisco Trust Anchor module, Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0, Class of Service (CoS), Committed Information Rate (CIR), Control plane protection (CoPP), DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) support, Energy Efficient Ethernet, First Hop Security (FHS), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), MACsec support, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), PVLAN support, PXE support, Quality of Service (QoS), Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), Secure Boot, Shaped Round Robin (SRR), Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)
Form Factor (Hubs & Switches)
Rack-mountable
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