Feature | C9300-24UX-E | C9300-24P-A |
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Processing Speed | 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU | 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU |
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Storage | 16 GB flash | 8 GB flash |
Port Configuration | 24x 10G MultiGig ports | 24x 1G PoE+ ports |
Power Consumption | 55W (idle) | 120W (PoE active) |
The C9300-24UX-E outperforms the C9300-24P-A in processing speed and memory, making it ideal for high-bandwidth environments. Its MultiGig ports support faster data transfer, while the C9300-24P-A focuses on Power over Ethernet (PoE) for connected devices.
Both switches share a similar compact, rack-mountable design. The C9300-24UX-E runs cooler due to lower power consumption, whereas the C9300-24P-A requires better ventilation when PoE is active.
The C9300-24P-A is more affordable but lacks the scalability of the C9300-24UX-E, which supports higher-speed uplinks. Both models run Cisco IOS XE and integrate well with existing network ecosystems.
Conclusion: Choose the C9300-24UX-E for performance-intensive networks or the C9300-24P-A for cost-effective PoE deployments.