Cisco C9300X-24HX-E | Catalyst 9300X 24-Port Multigigabit Switch, 735W PoE+, Modular

Q: What is the maximum PoE budget available on the C9300X-24HX-E?
A: The default 1100W AC power supply provides 735W PoE budget. With a secondary power supply, total PoE budget can reach 1085W (with 350W secondary), 1450W (with 715W secondary), or 1835W (with 1100W secondary).

Q: Does this switch support 100G uplinks?
A: Yes, the C9300X-24HX-E supports optional network modules such as the C9300X-NM-2C (2x 40G/100G QSFP28) or C9300X-NM-4C (4x 40G/100G QSFP28) for high-speed uplink connectivity.

Q: Can the C9300X-24HX-E be stacked with other Catalyst 9300 models?
A: Yes, it supports mixed stacking with Catalyst 9300X and Catalyst 9300 models using StackWise-480 or StackWise-1T technology. Mixed stacking with 9300X models achieves up to 1 Tbps, while mixing with standard 9300 models operates at 480 Gbps.

Q: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage licensing?
A: Network Essentials provides Layer 2 switching and essential Layer 3 features including static routing and basic security. Network Advantage adds advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), enhanced security features, and Cisco DNA capabilities including encrypted traffic analytics.

Q: Is the C9300X-24HX-E suitable for Wi-Fi 6 deployments?
A: Absolutely. With 24 Multigigabit ports delivering up to 10 Gbps and 90W UPOE+ per port, it is specifically designed to support high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments, providing both the power and bandwidth required for next-generation wireless infrastructure.