Cisco C9300-24T-E 24-Port Data Switch with Network Essentials

C9300-24T-E Data-Only Essentials Identity

C9300-24T-E is Cisco's 24-port 1G copper, data-only Catalyst 9300 with modular uplinks and Network Essentials. The T differentiates non-PoE copper access from the 24P PoE+ model, while E identifies the Network Essentials license tier.

Use case and explicit exclusion

This PID is appropriate where endpoints have separate power or do not require power from the switch. It should not be specified for access points, phones, cameras or sensors that depend on switch-delivered PoE unless separate injectors or powered infrastructure are intentionally designed. Changing from 24T to 24P is a hardware ordering change, not a software activation.

Modular-uplink selection

The base switch requires a compatible Catalyst 9300 network module for the intended uplink arrangement. Confirm module PID, optics or cable, upstream speed, distance and port-channel design on the bill of materials. Do not copy a fixed-uplink C9300L configuration into this order.

Essentials entitlement record

Record the Network Essentials base-license selection and the separately ordered Cisco software subscription, term and Smart Account destination. Validate required features against the Cisco feature matrix for the intended IOS XE release; the letter E alone is not evidence that every desired function is enabled.

Stack and recovery acceptance

Cisco lists StackWise-480 and StackPower support for this platform. A deployment record should capture stack members, stack cabling, power topology, software alignment, configuration backup and replacement procedure. Test member loss and recovery before treating the stack as a resilient access system.

Official references: Cisco Catalyst 9300 ordering guide and Cisco Catalyst 9300 data sheet.