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Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2017-06-20
Last Modified: 2023-02-14
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  • Page 1 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2017-06-20 Last Modified: 2023-02-14 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Type A and Type C Ports Uplink Ports LEDs USB Console LED System LED Active LED STACK LED PoE LED XPS LED S-PWR LED Port LEDs and Modes Beacon LED Network Module LEDs Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Power Source Interruptions System Grounding Maintaining Safety with Electricity Preventing ESD Damage C H A P T E R 3 Installing a Switch Shipping Box Contents Tools and Equipment Verifying Switch Operation Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 C H A P T E R 4 Installing a Network Module Network Modules Overview Installing a Network Module in the Switch Safety Warnings Installing a Network Module Network Module Port Configurations C9300-NM-2Q Module C9300-NM-4G Module Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 C H A P T E R 7 Installing a USB 3.0 SSD USB 3.0 SSD Overview Installing an SSD Module on C9300, C9300X and C9300L Switches Installing an SSD Module on C9300LM Switches Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 A P P E N D I X B Connector and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications 10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE) Module Connectors MPO-12 Connectors Console Port Cables and Adapters StackWise Accessories Transceiver Module Network Cables Cable Pinouts Console Port Adapter Pinouts Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/legal/trademarks.html.

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface This preface describes the conventions of this document and information on how to obtain other documentation. It also provides information on what's new in Cisco product documentation. • Document Conventions , on page ix • Related Documentation, on page xi •...
  • Page 10 Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Related Documentation

    Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
  • Page 12 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches provide support for the following features: • 24 and 48 10/100/1000 M downlink ports with data, PoE+, Cisco UPOE and Cisco UPOE+ support • 24 and 48 100 Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps ports with Cisco UPOE support •...

  • Page 14: Switch Models

    Product Overview Switch Models Switch Models Table 1: Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Models and Descriptions Switch Model Description C9300-24H Stackable 24 10/100/1000 Mbps UPOE+ ports; PoE budget of 830 W with 1100 WAC power supply; supports StackWise-480 and StackPower.
  • Page 15 C9300-48UXM Stackable 48 Multigigabit Ethernet (100 Mbps or 1/2.5/5 Gbps) UPOE ports; PoE budget of 610 W with 1100 WAC power supply; supports StackWise-480 and StackPower. Table 2: Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switches Models and Descriptions Switch Model Description C9300L-24T-4G Stackable 24 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports;...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Components

    StackPower+, StackWise-1T and C9300X-NM network modules. Front Panel Components Front Panel Components of a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch • 12, 24 or 48 downlink ports of one of these types: • 10 M/100 M/1000 M Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 • 1 GE/10 GE/25 GE SFP28 • 10 M/100 M/1000 M PoE+ • 10 M/100 M/1000 M Cisco UPOE/UPOE+ • Multigigabit Ethernet 100 M/1 GE/2.5 GE/5 GE/10 GE Cisco UPOE • Uplink network module slots • USB Type A connector •...
  • Page 18 USB Type A storage port Status LEDs Ports 1-36 of 100 M/1000 M/2.5 GE and ports 37-48 of 100 M/1000 M/2.5 GE/5 GE/10 GE USB mini-Type B (console) port Network module slots Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Uplink network module slots USB mini-Type B (console) port Port LEDs Front panel components of a Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switch • 12, 24 or 48 downlink ports of one of these types: • 10 M/100 M/1000 M • 1 GE/10 GE/25 GE SFP28...
  • Page 20 Front Panel Components • 10 M/100 M/1000 M PoE+ • 10 M/100 M/1000 M Cisco UPOE/UPOE+ • Multigigabit Ethernet 100 M/1 GE/2.5 GE/5 GE/10 GE Cisco UPOE • SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ fixed uplink ports • USB Type A connector • USB mini-Type B (console) port •...
  • Page 21 • 24 or 48 downlink ports of one of these types: • 10 M/100 M/1000 M • 10 M/100 M/1000 M Cisco UPOE • Multigigabit Ethernet 100 M/1 GE/2.5 GE/5 GE/10 GE Cisco UPOE • 1 GE/10 GE/25 GE fixed uplink ports • USB mini-Type B (console) port •...
  • Page 22 • 1 GE/10 GE/25 GE SFP28 • 10 M/100 M/1000 M PoE+ • 10 M/100 M/1000 M Cisco UPOE/UPOE+ • Multigigabit Ethernet 100 M/1 GE/2.5 GE/5 GE/10 GE Cisco UPOE • Uplink network module slots • USB Type A connector •...

  • Page 23: 10/100/1000 Ports

    The 802.3 channel requirements for interoperability typically limit the cable reach to 100 m, but other factors can shorten this reach. In addition, for both Cisco UPOE and Cisco UPOE+ and data integrity, the 100 m total should not include more than 10 m total stranded or patch cable. Therefore, it is assumed that a 100 m link...

  • Page 24: Management Ports

    RJ-45 console interface speeds. If you use the USB mini-Type B console port, the Cisco Windows USB device driver must be installed on any PC connected to the console port (for operation with Microsoft Windows). Mac OS X or Linux do not require special drivers.

  • Page 25: Usb Type A And Type C Ports

    USB keys). The USB Type A port supports Cisco USB flash drives with capacities from 128 MB to 8 GB (USB devices with port densities of 128 MB, 256 MB, 1 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB are supported). Whereas, USB Type C port provides support for flash drives with capacities from 128 MB to 256 GB.

  • Page 26: Leds

    Installing a Network Module in the Switch, on page For cable specifications, see Cables and Adapters, on page 123. LEDs You can use the switch LEDs to monitor switch activity and its performance. Figure 8: Switch Front Panel LEDs Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Usb Console Led

    Switch is the active switch or a standalone switch. Slow blinking green Switch is in stack standby mode. Amber An error occurred when the switch was selecting the active switch, or another type of stack error occurred. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Stack Led

    Stack member 2 LED blinks green to show that this is switch 2 in the stack. Stack member 3 LED blinks green to show that this is switch 3 in the stack. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Poe Led

    Product Overview PoE LED PoE LED The PoE LED indicates the status of the PoE mode: either PoE, PoE+, or Cisco UPOE. Table 9: PoE LED Color Description PoE mode is not selected. None of the 10/100/1000 ports have been denied power or are in a fault condition.

  • Page 30: Port Leds And Modes

    STACK Stack member status Stack member status. StackWise port status The StackWise port status. See STACK LED, on page The PoE+ port status. The PoE+ port status. Only switches with PoE+ ports. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 The switch is the active switch. Amber Error during active switch election. Blinking green Switch is a standby member of a data stack and assumes active responsibilities if the current active switch fails. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Beacon Led

    The blue beacon on the front panel is a button labeled UID, and on the back panel it is a LED labeled BEACON. Color/State Description Solid blue The operator has indicated that the system needs attention. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Network Module Leds

    Caution Link faults occur when noncompliant cabling is connected to an SFP/SFP+/SFP28 port. Use only standard-compliant cabling to connect to Cisco SFP/SFP+/SFP28 ports. You must remove from the network any cable or device that causes a link fault. Amber Link for the SFP/SFP+/SFP28 has been disabled.
  • Page 34 Product Overview Rear Panel Figure 10: Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch Ground connectors StackPower connectors USB3.0–SSD port AC OK (input) status LED BEACON LED PS OK (output) status LED CONSOLE (RJ-45 console port) StackWise-480 port connectors...
  • Page 35 Product Overview Rear Panel Figure 11: Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switch CONSOLE (RJ-45 console port) USB3.0 SSD port BEACON LED Power supply modules MGMT (RJ-45 10/100/1000 management StackWise-320 port connectors port) Fan modules Figure 12: Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9300LM Series Switch...
  • Page 36 Power supply modules MGMT (RJ-45 10/100/1000 management Fixed fans port) StackWise-320 port connectors CONSOLE (RJ-45 console port) Figure 14: Rear Panel of a Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series Switch USB3.0–SSD port Fan modules Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Rfid Tag

    Following is the list of all the power supply modules supported on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches. For information about the modules supported on each switch model, see...
  • Page 38 The following tables show the PoE available and PoE requirements for PoE switch models. Table 15: Available PoE with Default Power Supply Switch Model Default Power Supply Available PoE C9300 Series Switches C9300-24T PWR-C1-350WAC-P C9300-48T C9300-24S PWR-C1-715WAC-P C9300-48S C9300-24P 445 W C9300-48P 437 W Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 505 W C9300L-48P-4X 505 W 890 W C9300L-48PF-4G PWR-C1-1100WAC-P C9300L-48PF-4X 890 W C9300L-24UXG-4X 880 W C9300L-24UXG-2Q 722 W C9300L-48UXG-4X 675 W C9300L-48UXG-2Q 675 W C9300LM Series Switches C9300LM-48T-4Y PWR-C6-600WAC C9300LM-24U-4Y 420 W Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Fan Module

    ON. If the fan fails, the LED turns to amber. The switch can operate with two operational fans, but the failed fan should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid a service interruption due to a second fan fault. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Stackpower Connector

    USB 3.0 SSD Port To support the storage needs on the switch, the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches provide support for pluggable 120 GB and 240 GB USB 3.0 Solid State Drive (SSD) modules. The USB 3.0 SSD module slot is located at the rear panel of the switch.

  • Page 42: Rj-45 Console Port

    See the switch software configuration guide for network configuration concepts and examples of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Preparing For Installation

    Statement 378 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Safety Warnings

    Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Installation Guidelines

    When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met: • Clearance to the switch front and rear panel meets these conditions: • Front-panel LEDs can be easily read. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Site Requirements

    • AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel. • The pluggable transceiver module minimum bend radius and connector length is met. See the Cisco pluggable transceiver module documentation for more information.

  • Page 47: Temperature

    • Verify that the ambient air temperature within the enclosed or partially enclosed rack is within the chassis operating temperature limits. After installing the chassis in the rack, power up the chassis and allow the chassis temperature to stabilize (approximately 2 hours). Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Humidity

    Fans cool power supplies and system components by drawing in room-temperature air and exhausting heated air out through various openings in the chassis. However, fans also ingest dust and other particles, causing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Air Quality

    The corrosion begins on certain exposed metals, such as copper and silver, and then creeps along the remaining metal surface either causing electrical short circuits or creating holes. Creep corrosion also occurs on electronic components such as resistors and PCBs. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Emi And Radio Frequency Interference

    • Ensure that all chassis slots are covered by a metal filler bracket and that an unused power supply bay has a metal cover plate installed. • Ensure that the screws on all peripheral cable connectors are securely fastened to their corresponding connectors on the back of the chassis. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Shock And Vibration

    (rather than sharing a circuit with other heavy electrical equipment). In general, do not allow the system to share a circuit with any of the following: • Copy machines • Air conditioners Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: System Grounding

    AC third-prong ground and a properly installed system ground. The following table lists some general grounding practice guidelines. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 This Electromagnetic noise problems are not building contains a standard office anticipated, but installing a best-practice environment. grounding system is always recommended. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Maintaining Safety With Electricity

    • Use the product within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. • Install the product in compliance with local and national electrical codes. • If any of the following conditions occur, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center: • The power cable or plug is damaged.

  • Page 55: Preventing Esd Damage

    • Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage. • Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Preparing for Installation Preventing ESD Damage Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Installing A Switch

    The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are optional, depending on your order. Note Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 (Optional) USB console cable Two 19-inch mounting brackets (Optional) StackWise-480/1T cable (0.5-meter, 1-meter, or 3-meter) Four number-12 pan-head screws (Optional) StackPower cable (0.3-meter or 1.5-meter) Four number-10 pan-head screws (Optional) StackWise-320 cable Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Tools And Equipment

    Warning Attach only the following Cisco external power system to the switch: Cisco XPS 2200 Statement 387 Planning a Switch Data Stack Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches can share bandwidth by using data stacking. The following table lists the...

  • Page 60: Switch Stacking And Power Stacking Guidelines

    If you do not specify the length of the StackWise cable, the 0.5 meter cable is supplied. If you need the 1 meter cable or the 3 meter cable, you can order it from your Cisco supplier. For cable part numbers, StackWise Accessories, on page 123.

  • Page 61: Data Stack Bandwidth And Partitioning Examples

    In this figure, link 2 is bad. Therefore, this stack partitions into two stacks, and the top and bottom switches become the active switch in the stack. If the bottom switch is a member (not active or standby switch), it reloads. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 62: Power-On Sequence For Switch Stacks

    • In a split stack, depending on where the active and standby switches are located, either two stacks might be formed (with the standby taking over as the new active switch in the newly formed stack) or all the members in the newly formed stack might reload. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Planning A Stackpower Stack

    Before connecting the switches in a power stack, read the following guidelines: • C9300 and C9300X switches support Cisco StackPower providing up to 1000 W of power in nominal conditions and 2400 W of power in failure conditions across a power stack. Cisco StackPower is not supported in C9300L switches.

  • Page 64: Stackpower Cabling Configurations

    StackPower Cable 1.5 meter Figure 24: StackPower Cable for Use with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches This figure shows a ring configuration using both of the supplied 0.3-meter StackPower cables and one 1.5-meter cable. In the examples that follow, the switches are stacked in a vertical rack or on a table.

  • Page 65: Stackpower Partitioning Examples

    AC mains, StackPower port and so on. StackPower is not intended for secondary failures and hence restoration of the failed component or power should be done immediately. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 66: Installing The Switch

    Figure 28: Example of a Partitioned StackPower Stack with a Failover Condition Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting Installation in racks other than 19-inch racks requires a bracket kit not included with the switch. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 Statement 1006 The following figure shows the standard 19-inch brackets and other optional mounting brackets. You can order the optional brackets from your Cisco sales representative. Figure 29: Rack-Mounting Brackets Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 68: Attaching The Rack-Mount Brackets

    Figure 30: Attaching 19-inches Rack Mount Brackets and Extension Rails 19-inch bracket 19-inch extension rail Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01) Step 2 For Network Equipment-Building Standards (NEBS) compliant installations, perform the following steps: Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Secure the brackets to the chassis using the flat head screws provided with the bracket. Note NEBS is supported only with four-point mounting. Figure 31: Attaching the NEBS-Compliant Air Vent Label to the Switch Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws NEBS-compliant CAT-A-AIRFLOW kit 19-inch bracket Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Mounting The Switch In A Rack

    Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Figure 32: Front-Mounting Position Phillips machine screw, black Number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine screws Cable guide Figure 33: Mid-Mounting Position Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Installing The Switch On A Table Or Shelf

    Step 2 Attach the four rubber feet to the four circular etches on the bottom of the chassis. Step 3 Place the switch on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: After Switch Installation

    (or a Torx T15 screwdriver). Store them for future use. Step 3 Install the StackWise adapter in each destination StackWise port, and secure it in place using the supplied Torx T15 key, or a Torx T15 screwdriver. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Align and insert the StackWise cable connector into the StackWise adapter in the StackWise port. Push inwards until the spring latch locks into the slot. Figure 37: Installing the StackWise-320 Cable in a StackWise Port StackWise-320 adapter Stacking cable Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 74: Connecting A Stackwise-480/1T Cable

    StackWise port on the switch rear panel and finger-tighten the screws (clockwise direction). Make sure the Cisco logo is on the top side of the connector as shown in the figure. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert Caution the cable more often than is absolutely necessary (installing and removing it up to 200 times is supported). Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 76: Connecting To The Stackpower Ports

    • Installing a Network Module, on page 68 Installing and Removing Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Modules See these sections for information on Cisco pluggable transceiver modules (SFP, SFP, SFP28 and QSFP+ modules): • Installing a Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Module, on page 77 •...

  • Page 77: 10/100/1000/Multigigabit Ethernet Port Connections

    PoE inline power supports devices compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard, as well as prestandard Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points. Each port can deliver up to 15.4 W of PoE. PoE+ inline power supports devices compliant with the IEEE 802.3at standard, by delivering up to 30 W of PoE+ power per port to all switch ports.
  • Page 78 Ethernet cabling (Category 5e or higher). To achieve this, it uses two Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) controllers to power both the signal pairs and the spare pairs. Cisco UPOE+ guarantees 71.3 W of power to a class 8 Powered Device (PD). The following figure shows the architectural difference between PoE/PoE+ and Cisco UPOE/UPOE+.

  • Page 79: Installing A Network Module

    Installing and Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules, on page 77 • Finding the Network Module Serial Number, on page 79 Network Modules Overview The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches support the following optional network modules for uplink ports. Network Module Description C9300 Network Modules 1, on page This module has four 1 GE SFP module slots.

  • Page 80: Installing A Network Module In The Switch

    Safety Warnings This section includes the installation cautions and warnings. Translations of the safety warnings are available in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches. Read this section before you install a network module. Caution Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle equipment.
  • Page 81 Note The switch generates logs when you insert or remove a network module with SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+ slots. Use only supported network modules and Cisco pluggable transceivers. Each module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. The network module is hot-swappable. If you remove a module, replace it with another network module or a blank module.
  • Page 82 Position the module face up to install it in the module slot. Slide the module into the slot until the screw makes contact with the chassis. Fasten the captive screws to secure the network module in place. Figure 40: Installing the Network Module in the Switch Step 5 Do one of the following: Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 • While installing C9300X network modules, position the module face up to install it in the module slot. Slide the module into the slot until the back of the module faceplate is flush with the switch faceplate. Secure the network module in place by the ejector and the latch. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 84: Network Module Port Configurations

    If you use a 40G QSFP module, the ports default to 40G interfaces. In this case, the 10G interfaces are displayed but not used. Table 23: C9300-NM-2Q Module with 40G QSFP Module Interface Action FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/1 Configure this interface FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/2 Configure this interface TenGigabitEthernet1/1/1 Disregard TenGigabitEthernet1/1/2 Disregard TenGigabitEthernet1/1/3 Disregard Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: C9300-Nm-4G Module

    TenGigabitEthernet1/1/4 Disregard C9300-NM-4M Module Table 25: C9300-NM-4M Module with 4 Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) Module Interface Action TenGigabitEthernet1/1/1 Configure this interface TenGigabitEthernet1/1/2 Configure this interface TenGigabitEthernet1/1/3 Configure this interface TenGigabitEthernet1/1/4 Configure this interface Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 86: C9300-Nm-2Y Module

    C9300X-NM-2C Module Table 28: C9300X-NM-2C Module Interface Action HundredGigE1/1/1 Configure this interface HundredGigE1/1/2 Configure this interface C9300X-NM-4C Module Table 29: C9300X-NM-4C Module Interface Action HundredGigE1/1/1 Configure this interface HundredGigE1/1/2 Configure this interface Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: C9300X-Nm-8M Module

    TwentyFiveGigE1/1/1 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/2 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/3 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/4 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/5 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/6 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/7 Configure this interface TwentyFiveGigE1/1/8 Configure this interface Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 88: Removing A Network Module

    Carefully slide the network module out of the slot. Step 6 Install a replacement network module or a blank module in the slot. Step 7 Place the module that you removed in an antistatic bag or other protective environment. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Installing And Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules

    You must have an installed network module to use the transceiver modules. See the switch release notes on Cisco.com for the list of supported pluggable transceiver modules. Use only supported pluggable transceivers on the switch. For the latest information about supported transceiver modules, refer to the...

  • Page 90: Removing Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Modules

    Connect the transceiver cables. Figure 44: Network Module with Pluggable Transceiver Modules Installed Removing Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Modules Procedure Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an earth ground surface. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Finding The Network Module Serial Number

    Place the transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment. Finding the Network Module Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance regarding a network module, you need to know its serial number. Figure 45: Network Module Serial Number Location...
  • Page 92 Installing a Network Module Finding the Network Module Serial Number Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: Installing A Power Supply

    715 W AC Platinum certified power supply module PWR-C1-1100WAC-P 1100 W AC Platinum certified power supply module PWR-C1-1900WAC-P 1900 W AC Platinum certified power supply module PWR-C1-715WDC 715 W DC power supply module Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 94 Specifications for the Power Supplies, Switches, and Fan, on page 116. For information on available PoE, PoE+, and Cisco UPOE/UPOE+ requirements, see these sections the Power Supply Modules, on page The 350 W and 715 W AC power supply modules are autoranging units that support input voltages from 100 through 240 VAC.
  • Page 95 Power Supply Modules Overview Figure 46: 1100 W AC Power Supply 1100 W AC power supply Release latch module AC OK LED Power cord retainer PS OK LED Keying feature AC power cord connector Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 Figure 47: 1900 W AC Platinum Certified Power Supply 1900 W AC power supply AC power cord connector module Keying feature Release latch AC OK LED Power cord retainer PS OK LED Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 (negative polarity) PS OK LED Grounding terminal Release latch Terminal block safety cover Extraction handle If no power supply is installed in a power supply slot, install a power supply slot cover. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 98: Installation Guidelines

    • The switch is powered by other switches in a power stack, and no active backup is in progress. For the switch commands that display available power budget, see the software configuration guide. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: Installing Or Replacing An Ac Power Supply

    Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Warning If a Cisco external power system is not connected to the switch, install the provided connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 386...
  • Page 100 Connect the power cord to the power supply and to an AC power outlet. Turn on the power at the power source. Step 8 Confirm that the power supply AC OK and PS OK LEDs are green. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing A Dc Power Supply

    (included in the switch accessory kit). The dual-hole lug is required for the grounding of the switch in NEBS installations where the DC supply is the only NEBS compliant power supply option. • Four leads of 14-gauge copper wire. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 102: Grounding The Switch

    Strip the 12-gauge or 8-gauge ground wire to 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the connector. Use 12-gauge copper ground wire for the single-ground connection. Use 8-gauge copper ground wire for the dual-ground connection. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 Step 5 Use the ground screw to attach the single-hole ground lug to the switch rear panel. Use two ground screws to attach the dual-hole ground lug to the switch rear panel. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 104: Installing The Dc Power Supply In The Switch

    Connect the other end of the grounding wire to an appropriate grounding point at your site or to the rack. Installing the DC Power Supply in the Switch Before you begin Before installing the power supply, see the Installation Guidelines, on page Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 105: Wiring The Dc Input Power Source

    Step 3 Connect the DC-input power terminals to the terminal blocks. Connect the ground wire to a grounded metal rack or to earth ground if the switch is not in a grounded rack. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 106: Finding The Power Supply Module Serial Number

    Finding the Power Supply Module Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance regarding a power supply module, you need to know the serial number. See the following illustrations to find the serial number. You can also use the CLI to find out the serial number.
  • Page 107 Installing a Power Supply Finding the Power Supply Module Serial Number Figure 58: 715-W and 350-W AC Power Supply Serial Number Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 Installing a Power Supply Finding the Power Supply Module Serial Number Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 109: Installing A Fan Module

    A switch with one or more fans failed or removed will operate with fans at a faster speed, producing increased sound. Danger Sharp edges on the fan module can cause serious injury. Keep fingers clear. Figure 59: Fan Module Fan LED Retainer clip Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 110: Installation Guidelines

    When the fan is operating, a green LED is on in the top left corner of the fan. Do not reach into a vacant slot when installing or removing a module. Exposed circuitry is an Warning energy hazard. Statement 206 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 111: Finding The Fan Module Serial Number

    Finding the Fan Module Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance regarding a fan module, you need to know the fan module serial number. See the following illustration to find the serial number.
  • Page 112 Installing a Fan Module Finding the Fan Module Serial Number Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 113: Installing A Usb 3.0 Ssd

    USB 3.0 SSD can also be used to save packet captures, trace logs generated by the operating system, Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) snapshots and third-party applications. It can be used simultaneously as a general-purpose storage device and as an app hosting device. You must use only Cisco USB drives; non-Cisco USB drives are not supported.

  • Page 114: Installing An Ssd Module On C9300, C9300X And C9300L Switches

    Cisco label on the drive stays upright. Figure 63: Installing an SSD on a Cisco Catalyst 9300 or 9300X Series Switches This image displays installing an SSD module on to the USB3.0–SSD port on the rear panel of the switch.
  • Page 115 Installing an SSD Module on C9300, C9300X and C9300L Switches Figure 64: Installing SSD on a Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switch This image displays installing an SSD module on to the USB3.0–SSD port on the rear panel of a C9300L switch.

  • Page 116: Installing An Ssd Module On C9300Lm Switches

    90 to close or open the brackets. Make sure your insert the SSD in such a way that the Cisco label on the drive stays upright. Step 4 Connect one end of the USB cable to the SSD module and the other side of the cable to the USB 3.0 type A port on the front panel of the switch.
  • Page 117 Verify that the LED on SSD turns solid green. What to do next For information about formatting and unmounting an SSD, see "Configuring USB 3.0 SSD" section in the Interface and Hardware Components Configuration Guide. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 118 Installing a USB 3.0 SSD Installing an SSD Module on C9300LM Switches Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 119: Configuring The Switch

    Putty or TeraTerm, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible. Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics: Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 120: Connecting The Usb Console Port

    Connecting the USB Console Port Before you begin The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches will either have the Cisco USB Device or Silicon Labs USB Device (CP2102N). To identify which USB device is in the switch, do the following: 1. Connect a USB cable from the Windows-based PC or Mac-based PC to the USB console port.

  • Page 121: Installing The Microsoft Windows Usb Device Driver

    Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver Procedure Step 1 Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it. Note You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.

  • Page 122: Installing The Silicon Labs Windows Usb Device Driver

    Step 1 Run setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next. Step 2 The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next. Step 3 When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.

  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    23°F to 104°F (–5°C to 40ºC) up to 10,000 feet (3000m) Storage temperature –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C) Relative humidity 10 to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude 10,000 ft (3,000 m) up to 40°C Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 124 Physical Specifications of the Switch This table describes the physical specifications with the FAN FRUs and the power supplies installed. Table 36: Dimensions (H x W x D) of Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series Switches Switch PID Dimensions (H x W x D) in inches and centimeter C9300X-12Y 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in.
  • Page 125 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.2 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 48.8 cm) This table describes the physical specifications with FAN FRUs and default power supplies installed. Table 39: Dimensions (H x W x D) of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Switch PID...
  • Page 126 C9300L-48UXG-2Q - 16.86 lb (7.65 kg) C9300LM-24U-4Y - 11.5 lb (5.22 kg) Cisco Catalyst 9300LM Series Switches C9300LM-48T-4Y - 11 lb (5 kg) C9300LM-48U-4Y - 12 lb (5.44 kg) C9300LM-48UX-4Y - 12 lb (5.44 kg) Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 127 2 lb (0.9 kg) Dimensions (H x D x W) The dimensions shown include the extraction handle and the keying feature. 1.58 X 3.25 X 13.7 in. (40.1 X 82.55 X 348.2 mm) PWR-C1-1100WAC Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 128: Specifications For The Power Supplies, Switches, And Fan

    The total input and total output BTU ratings refer to input power to the power supply and output power to the switch. The BTU ratings are based on 100 VAC for the 350 W and 715 W power supplies and 115 VAC for the 1100 W power supply. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 129 The total input and total output BTU ratings refer to input power to the power supply and output power to the switch. The BTU ratings are based on 100 VAC. Table 44: Power Specifications for DC Power Supplies Power Requirements Specification PWR-C1-715WDC Maximum output power 715 W Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 130: Ac Power Cord Specifications

    0.48 lb (0.21 kg) Operating Specification Airflow 20 cfm AC Power Cord Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for the AC-input power supplies. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 131 The following table lists the specifications for the AC power cords that are available for PWR-C1-1900WAC-P power supplies. Table 47: AC Power Cords for PWR-C1-1900WAC-P Locale Part Number Cordset Rating Length North America C9K-PWR-CAB-AC-US 250 VAC, 20 A 4.25 meter (m) Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 132 250 VAC, 20 A 4.25 m North America C9K-CAB-US520PC21 125 VAC, 20 A 2.5 m South Africa C9K-PWR-CAB-AC-SA 250 VAC, 16 A 4.25 m United Kingdom C9K-PWR-CAB-AC-UK 250 VAC, 16 A 4.25 m Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 133: Connector And Cable Specifications

    Cables and Adapters, on page 123 Connector Specifications 10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE) All 10/100/1000 ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts. Figure 67: 10/100/1000 Port Pinouts Module Connectors Figure 68: Duplex LC Cable Connector Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 134: Mpo-12 Connectors

    The MPO connector conforms to the TIA/EIA-604-5 intermateability standard. It is used for establishing 40G and 100G optical parallel connections. Figure 71: MPO-12 Fiber-Optic Connector 12-fiber ribbon Guide pins Boot Ferrule Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 135: Console Port

    Cables and Adapters StackWise Accessories All Cisco stack cables are halogen-free. The StackWise cables of lengths 0.5 m, 1 m and 3 m supported. You can order the stacking cables from your Cisco sales representative. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 136 Connector and Cable Specifications Connector and Cable Specifications Table 48: Cisco StackWise-480 and StackWise-1T Accessories for C9300 and C9300X Series Switches Product ID Product Description STACK-T1-50CM 50 cm stacking cable for Cisco StackWise-480 and Cisco StackWise-1T STACK-T1-1M 1 m stacking cable for Cisco StackWise-480 and Cisco...

  • Page 137: Transceiver Module Network Cables

    Copper 1000BASE-T SFP module transceivers use standard four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters). Cable Pinouts Figure 74: Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic Figure 75: Four Twisted-Pair Semi-Cross Cable Schematic Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 138: Console Port Adapter Pinouts

    PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter to connect the switch console port to a terminal. Table 51: Console Port Signaling with a DB-9 Adapter Switch Console Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal DB-9 Pin Signal Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 139 Connector and Cable Specifications Connector and Cable Specifications Table 52: Console Port Signaling with a DB-25 Adapter Switch Console Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal DB-25 Pin Signal Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 140 Connector and Cable Specifications Connector and Cable Specifications Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

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