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Cisco C9300-24T – Enterprise-Grade 24-Port Gigabit Switch Dubai

The Cisco C9300-24T stands as a testament to innovative network engineering, delivering comprehensive switching solutions that address the complex requirements of modern enterprises operating in Dubai’s fast-paced business environment. This sophisticated 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch incorporates state-of-the-art technology designed to support the evolving needs of organizations across various industries, from financial services in Dubai International Financial Centre to manufacturing facilities in Dubai Industrial Park.

At the heart of the C9300-24T lies Cisco’s advanced UADP 2.0 ASIC technology, which provides exceptional forwarding performance while maintaining energy efficiency standards crucial for sustainable operations in the UAE’s climate-conscious business environment. The switch’s architecture enables seamless integration with existing network infrastructures, making it an ideal choice for organizations in Dubai seeking to modernize their networking capabilities without disrupting ongoing operations. The programmable pipeline architecture ensures that the switch can adapt to emerging networking protocols and standards, providing long-term investment protection for UAE businesses.

The StackWise-1T technology integrated into the C9300-24T represents a significant advancement in switch stacking capabilities, offering up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth that far exceeds traditional stacking solutions. This enhanced bandwidth capacity is particularly beneficial for organizations in Dubai’s technology sector, where high-throughput applications and data-intensive operations are commonplace. The flexible stacking architecture allows for seamless expansion as business requirements grow, enabling organizations to scale their network infrastructure in alignment with Dubai’s rapid economic development.

Security remains a paramount concern for enterprises operating in Dubai’s interconnected business ecosystem, and the C9300-24T addresses these concerns through comprehensive security features built into the switch’s fundamental architecture. The switch supports advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities, including encrypted communications and secure device authentication protocols that protect sensitive business data. These security features are particularly valuable for organizations in Dubai’s financial and healthcare sectors, where regulatory compliance and data protection are critical operational requirements.

The C9300-24T’s support for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) technology positions it as an ideal foundation for organizations in Dubai seeking to implement next-generation network architectures. SD-Access capabilities enable policy-based automation and simplified network management, reducing operational complexity while enhancing security posture. This technology is particularly beneficial for multi-site organizations operating across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it provides centralized policy management and consistent security enforcement across distributed network environments.

Power efficiency represents another critical advantage of the C9300-24T, with the switch designed to minimize energy consumption while maximizing performance output. This efficiency is particularly important for organizations in Dubai, where energy costs and environmental sustainability are increasingly important business considerations. The switch’s intelligent power management capabilities ensure optimal energy utilization, contributing to reduced operational costs and enhanced environmental responsibility.

Comprehensive Network Management and Monitoring Capabilities in Abu Dhabi

The C9300-24T incorporates sophisticated network management capabilities that enable IT administrators in Abu Dhabi to maintain optimal network performance while minimizing administrative overhead. The switch supports both on-premises and cloud-based management options, providing flexibility for organizations with diverse operational requirements. Cloud management capabilities are particularly valuable for organizations with distributed operations across the UAE, enabling centralized monitoring and configuration management from any location.

Advanced analytics and telemetry features built into the C9300-24T provide deep visibility into network performance and utilization patterns, enabling proactive network optimization and troubleshooting. These capabilities are essential for organizations in Abu Dhabi’s government and education sectors, where network reliability and performance directly impact service delivery and operational efficiency. The switch’s comprehensive monitoring capabilities include real-time performance metrics, historical trend analysis, and predictive analytics that help identify potential issues before they impact network operations.

The C9300-24T’s support for network automation technologies enables organizations to implement zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration management, significantly reducing deployment time and minimizing configuration errors. This automation capability is particularly valuable for organizations in Abu Dhabi with large-scale network deployments, where manual configuration processes would be time-consuming and error-prone. Automated network provisioning ensures consistent configuration standards across all network devices, enhancing security and operational reliability.

Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities integrated into the C9300-24T enable organizations to prioritize critical applications and ensure optimal performance for business-critical services. These QoS features are particularly important for organizations in Abu Dhabi’s telecommunications and media sectors, where application performance directly impacts customer experience and business outcomes. The switch’s advanced QoS capabilities include traffic classification, bandwidth allocation, and congestion management features that ensure optimal application performance even during peak usage periods.

Scalable Architecture for Growing UAE Enterprises

The modular architecture of the C9300-24T provides exceptional scalability options for organizations planning future network expansion. The switch’s design accommodates various uplink configurations, including 1G, 10G, and 25G options, enabling organizations to select the most appropriate connectivity options for their specific requirements. This flexibility is particularly valuable for organizations in Dubai’s rapidly growing technology sector, where network requirements can evolve quickly as business operations expand.

Stacking capabilities built into the C9300-24T enable organizations to create unified switching fabrics that can scale from small departmental deployments to large enterprise installations. The StackWise-1T technology supports up to eight switches in a single stack, providing up to 192 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single logical switching unit. This scalability is particularly beneficial for organizations in Dubai’s education sector, where network requirements can vary significantly based on enrollment growth and technology adoption initiatives.

The C9300-24T’s support for virtual stacking technologies enables organizations to implement distributed switching architectures that span multiple physical locations. This capability is particularly valuable for organizations with operations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it enables centralized management and consistent policy enforcement across geographically distributed network infrastructure. Virtual stacking capabilities also provide enhanced redundancy and fault tolerance, ensuring network availability even in the event of individual switch failures.

Backward compatibility features ensure that the C9300-24T can integrate seamlessly with existing Cisco switching infrastructure, protecting previous technology investments while enabling gradual network modernization. This compatibility is particularly important for established organizations in Dubai’s financial sector, where network stability and continuity are critical business requirements. The switch’s ability to interoperate with legacy systems ensures smooth migration paths and minimizes disruption during network upgrade projects.

Specifications:

• Switching Capacity: 208 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate:76 Mpps
• Total Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports (Network Advantage) or 4 x 1G SFP ports (Network Essentials)
• Stacking Bandwidth: 480 Gbps with StackWise-1T
• Stacking Members: Up to 8 switches
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9,216 bytes
• Buffer Memory: 6 MB packet buffer
• CPU: x86 dual-core 1.2 GHz
• System Memory: 8 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Power Consumption: 67W (typical)
• Power Supply: External 350W AC power supply
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Dimensions (H x W x D):73 x 17.5 x 17.7 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 45.0 cm)
• Weight:33 lbs (7.4 kg)
• MTBF: 720,149 hours
• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty