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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300X
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300X
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 130 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 200 Mpps
  • Ports: 24u00d71G + 4u00d710G uplinks (48u00d71G + 4u00d710G variant available)
  • PoE Budget: Up to 4-pair PoE++ (90W per port, 2.5 kW system budget)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Full routing capability)
  • Stacking Support: Yes u2013 FlexStack Plus (up to 4 units), 80 Gbps inter-stack bandwidth

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade modular design with 802.1BR architecture; Up to 90W PoE++ per port ideal for high-power IoT/cameras; Supports Cisco DNA-C orchestration and telemetry; Power-efficient (~250W idle); Full Layer 3 routing with advanced QoS and security ACLs; Industry-leading PoE density and stacking bandwidth
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing vs. competitors like Arista/Juniper; Complex licensing tiers for advanced features (DNA Essentials/Advantage/Premier); Requires external Cisco DNA Controller for full management capabilities; Steeper learning curve for non-Cisco environments; Power supplies and licensing add significant TCO; Limited flexibility compared to white-box/SONIC alternatives
  • Est. Price: $4,200 - $8,500

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