Performance Benchmark
Throughput: 260 Mpps with UADP 2.0 ASIC
Memory: 8GB DDR4 (expandable to 16GB)
Storage: 16GB eMMC + USB 3.0 expansion
Critical Enhancements
✅ DNA Center automation cuts deployment time by 70%
✅ StackWise-480 delivers 480Gbps backplane
✅ Hardware-accelerated MACsec 256-bit encryption
Design Innovation
28.7cm depth (40% shorter than legacy switches)
Silent operation at <28dB in 40°C environments
Auto-sensing Multi-Gigabit ports (1/2.5/5Gbps)
User Case Verification
Campus IT Director report:
"AP provisioning accelerated from 3 minutes to 8 seconds after replacing 3560 switches"
Total Cost Analysis
Metric | C9300-24T-A | Legacy L3 Switch |
---|---|---|
Per-port cost | $148 | $210 |
5-year TCO | 38% lower | Baseline |
Power Efficiency
Dynamic PoE++ saves 45% idle power
Max consumption: 54W (vs 120W on 3560)
Integration Capabilities
Certified interoperability with ASA 5500-X, Meraki MR
Modular: C9300-NM-8X (8x10G SFP+) support
Containerized ISE runs directly on switch
Software Advantage
Platform | Lifecycle | Key Strength |
---|---|---|
IOS-XE 17.x | Until 2030 | 800 API requests/sec |
Legacy IOS | EOL | Manual CLI configuration |
Deployment Scenarios
Manufacturing: <50ms ring failover for PLC systems
Healthcare: HIPAA-compliant IoT segmentation
Retail: Supports 400+ WiFi 6 clients per unit