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Cisco Catalyst 9300-M Series: Empowering Next-Generation Enterprise Networks

The Cisco Catalyst 9300-M series revolutionizes enterprise networking by seamlessly integrating the simplicity of the Meraki dashboard with the robustness of cutting-edge switching hardware. Designed to meet the stringent demands of modern enterprise applications, the Catalyst 9300-M combines high-performance capabilities with intuitive management, making it an ideal choice for organizations requiring powerful wired access solutions.

At the heart of the Catalyst 9300-M lies its ability to support high-bandwidth applications and the deployment of advanced 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) access points. With multigigabit ports, 480G stacking, and modular 10/40G uplinks, this series ensures exceptional throughput and scalability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise networks.

One of the standout features of the Catalyst 9300-M is its Adaptive Policy functionality, which provides simple and scalable security policies for traffic segmentation using Security Groups. By leveraging Security Groups created in the Meraki dashboard, operators can easily segment traffic based on natural language descriptors such as "IOT device" and "Guest." This intuitive approach to security policy management empowers administrators to enforce network segmentation with ease, enhancing security without the complexity of traditional IP-address-based Access Control Lists.

Moreover, the Catalyst 9300-M series offers robust resiliency features to ensure uninterrupted operation. Fast stack convergence and StackPower technology provide resilient stack formation and power distribution across the stack, enhancing reliability and minimizing downtime.

The integration of the Catalyst 9300-M under the Meraki dashboard further enhances its usability and management capabilities. Administrators benefit from a powerful centralized management interface that provides deep visibility into the network and how it is used. The Meraki dashboard enables rapid deployment and configuration, with zero-touch provisioning eliminating the need for time-consuming staging processes.

Key Features:

  • Adaptive Policy: Provides simple and scalable security policies for traffic segmentation using Security Groups, empowering operators to enforce network segmentation with ease.

  • Resiliency: Offers fast stack convergence and StackPower technology for resilient stack formation and power distribution across the stack, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operation.

  • Integration with Meraki Dashboard: Enables rapid deployment and configuration through a powerful centralized management interface, with zero-touch provisioning eliminating the need for time-consuming staging processes.

Models:

Fiber Models:

24-Port Models:

48-Port Models:

Features:

  • Layer-3 Capabilities: Support for static routing, OSPFv2, and multicast routing (PIM-ASM) for enhanced network flexibility and scalability.

  • Management: Managed via Cisco Meraki Dashboard with zero-touch remote provisioning, detailed historical usage statistics, and automatic firmware upgrades.

  • Remote Diagnostics: Email, SMS, and mobile push notification alerts, along with remote packet capture and dynamic network discovery for efficient troubleshooting.

  • Ethernet Switching Capabilities: Including 802.1Q VLAN support, 802.1p Quality of Service, link aggregation, and IGMP snooping for multicast filtering.

  • Security: Integrated multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, port security, and support for IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs for robust network security.

Future-Ready Innovation:

The Catalyst 9300-M series continues to evolve with future-ready features such as Adaptive Policy enhancements, secure connectivity options, and expanded support for advanced authentication methods. With a commitment to innovation and reliability, the Catalyst 9300-M series remains at the forefront of enterprise networking, empowering organizations to build agile, secure, and high-performance networks tailored to their specific needs.