The Cisco Catalyst 9300 is Cisco's stackable campus access switch: 24 and 48-port models from 1G data to 10G multigigabit with 90 W UPOE+, plus 9300L and 9300LM fixed-uplink versions. Every on-premises part number is below, with network modules and the subscription Cisco requires.
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 is a stackable campus access switch: 9300 and 9300X with network modules, 9300L and 9300LM with fixed uplinks, PoE+ to 90 W UPOE+ and mGig to 10G. Cisco makes a DNA or Catalyst subscription mandatory with the -E or -A switch. Forever Systems, a Cisco Partner, can quote both together and install.
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48 x 10G mGig UPOE+ (HX), 10G data (TX), 5G mGig (HXN), or 12 / 24 x 25G SFP28 (Y)
Network modules up to 4 x 100G
C9300X-48HX-E, C9300X-24Y-A
C9300
1G data (T), PoE+ (P), 60 W UPOE (U, UB), 90 W UPOE+ (H), mGig UPOE (UX, UXM, UN), 1G SFP (S)
Network modules: 4 x 1G, 8 x 10G or 2 x 40G
C9300-48P-E, C9300-24UX-A
C9300L
1G data or PoE+, or UPOE with some mGig ports (UXG)
Fixed: 4 x 1G, 4 x 10G or 2 x 40G
C9300L-48P-4X-E, C9300L-24UXG-2Q-A
C9300LM
1G or mGig with UPOE
Fixed: 4 x 25G
C9300LM-48UX-4Y-E
Cisco positions the 9300 as "Fixed stackable switches for enterprise-class lean-branch and campus access networks that need extra scale and security", manageable "on-premises, in virtual environments, or from the cloud".
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Required: Cisco Catalyst subscription (DNX), Advantage, 48-port switches or Cisco DNA subscription, Advantage, 48-port switches
Current
Network modules and stacking
Modular C9300 and C9300X switches take one network module. Cisco's ordering guide says C9300X SKUs ship with the C9300X-NM-2C as default and C9300 SKUs with the C9300-NM-8X, "but another selection can be made". Codes from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 ordering guide, orderable in Cisco's ordering data (8 Nov 2026):
Network modules and stacking
Part number
Cisco description
Fits
Basket
C9300-NM-4G
Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE Network Module
C9300 modular-uplink models
C9300-NM-8X
Catalyst 9300 8 x 10GE Network Module
C9300 (the default module on C9300 SKUs)
C9300-NM-2Q
Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE Network Module
C9300 modular-uplink models
C9300X-NM-8M
Catalyst 9300 8 x mGig Network Module
C9300X
C9300X-NM-8Y
Catalyst 9300 8 x 10G/25G Network Module SFP+/SFP28
C9300X
C9300X-NM-2C
Catalyst 9300 2 x 40G/100G Network Module QSFP+/QSFP28
C9300X (the default module on C9300X SKUs)
C9300X-NM-4C
Catalyst 9300 4 x 40G/100G Network Module QSFP+/QSFP28
C9300X
C9300L-STACK-KIT2
Cisco Catalyst 9300L and 9300LM Stacking Kit
C9300L and C9300LM
Stacking and power-stacking cables are picked with the switch order, and Cisco selects a default of each: StackWise cables come in 50 cm, 1 m or 3 m (or none), and Cisco StackPower cables in 30 cm or 150 cm (or none). The earlier C9300L-STACK-KIT reached end of sale on 3 Nov 2025, so C9300L and C9300LM stacks use the C9300L-STACK-KIT2. Optics for the module ports are on Cisco SFP transceivers.
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Cisco's ordering guide: "Both Network Stack licenses and Cisco DNA or Catalyst software subscription licenses are mandatory at the time of purchase".
Network Stack licence: Network Essentials (-E) or Network Advantage (-A), perpetual, included in the hardware part number.
Term subscription: Cisco DNA (-DNA-) or Cisco Catalyst (-DNX-) of the same tier, for 3, 5 or 7 years; 5 years is Cisco's default.
What the subscription covers: Cisco says DNX "includes base software and now hardware support" and DNA "includes base support for software only". Catalyst Advantage on the 9300 includes "10 endpoint sessions per Catalyst Advantage license" of Cisco ISE.
Smart Account: "Smart Accounts are mandatory when ordering a Catalyst 9300 Series switch." We can set up or link yours.
The configurator offers the codes that fit the switch you add (24-port, 48-port, SFP or 9300L sizes). Cisco Networking Subscription is an alternative for Catalyst 9000, confirmed at quote.
What you order with it
Subscription and support part numbers for the hardware above. We confirm the right tier, term and quantity at quote.
Cisco DNA subscription, Essentials, 48-port switches
What you order with it
Part number
Description
Term
Basket
C9300-DNA-E-48-3Y
C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-port - 3 Year Term License
3 years
C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y
C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License
5 years
C9300-DNA-E-48-7Y
C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 7 Year Term License
End of life: every switch part number listed on this page is orderable with no end-of-sale date in Cisco's ordering data (8 Nov 2026). Older 9300 accessories have dates, such as the C9300L-STACK-KIT above. If you run 9300 switches bought some years ago, send us the part numbers and we will check each one against Cisco's notices.
How ordering works. Press Add next to a part number and it goes into your basket; where the hardware needs a subscription, you pick the tier and term in the same step. Add accessories, then View basket and Request a quote. We check every line, quantity and term against your plans and come back with a personalised quote by email. Nothing is charged online. We can also design, supply, stage, install and configure the switches as a project, with the scope confirmed at quote (see network installation).
Forever Systems can design, supply, stage, install and configure the network around the hardware you buy here, as a project or one step at a time.
Design: we look at your sites, users and existing kit and size the switches, wireless and firewalls to fit
Supply: every order gets a personalised quote by part number, with the subscriptions and support each product needs
Stage: we can pre-configure and label equipment before it reaches site
Install: we can rack and mount switches, access points and firewalls on site
Configure: VLANs, wireless, firewall policy, VPNs and management platforms set up and documented at handover
Scope is confirmed at quote, so you only pay for the parts of the project you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Catalyst 9300, 9300L and 9300X?
The C9300 and C9300X take a network module for uplinks; the 9300X adds 10G mGig and 25G downlinks and modules up to 100G. The C9300L and C9300LM have fixed uplinks built in.
Does the Cisco 9300 need a DNA licence?
Yes. Cisco makes a DNA or Cisco Catalyst subscription of 3, 5 or 7 years mandatory with every on-premises Catalyst 9300, alongside the Network Essentials or Advantage licence in the part number.
What does -E or -A mean on a C9300 part number?
-E is Network Essentials and -A is Network Advantage, the perpetual Network Stack licence built into the switch part number, for example C9300-48P-E.
Which network module comes with a C9300?
Cisco's ordering guide gives the C9300-NM-8X (8 x 10G) as the default for C9300 SKUs and the C9300X-NM-2C (2 x 100G/40G) for C9300X SKUs; you can choose another or none.
Is the Catalyst 9300 end of life?
No end-of-sale date shows for the 9300 switch part numbers on this page in Cisco's ordering data (8 Nov 2026). Some older accessories, such as the C9300L-STACK-KIT, have reached end of sale.
Where is the Cisco 9300 data sheet?
Linked above and in the vendor sources: Cisco's Catalyst 9300 Series data sheet and ordering guide.
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