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Meraki-managed Catalyst 9300 Series Installation Guide
About this Guide
This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your C9300 series switch in the Meraki-managed mode.
Product Overview
Models
Model number
C9300-24T
C9300-24P
C9300-24U
C9300-24UX
C9300-48T
C9300-48P
C9300-48U
C9300-48UXM
C9300-48UN
Stackable Layer-3 24-port Gbe switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable power supplies
and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 24-port Gbe POE+ switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable power
supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 24-port Gbe UPOE/802.3bt switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable
power supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 24-port mGbe UPOE/802.3bt switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable
power supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 48-port Gbe switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable power supplies
and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 48-port Gbe POE+ switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable power
supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 48-port Gbe UPOE/802.3bt switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable
power supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 36-port 2.5Gbe and 12-port mGbe UPOE/802.3bt switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular
uplinks, hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable fans
Stackable Layer-3 48-port 5Gbe UPOE/802.3bt switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable
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Summary of Contents for Cisco MERAKI Catalyst 9300 Series
- Page 1 Meraki-managed Catalyst 9300 Series Installation Guide About this Guide This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your C9300 series switch in the Meraki-managed mode. Product Overview Models Model number Description Stackable Layer-3 24-port Gbe switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks, hot-swappable power supplies...
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Page 2: Technical Specifications
power supplies and hot-swappable fans Technical Specifications • Each model has 1 dedicated management interface • Each model has two 120G stack ports • Each of the model has modular uplinks where you can choose from 3 different options of 10G and 40G SFP+ and QSFP+ uplink modules •... - Page 3 Item Component Purpose Reports systems status (along with the System LED) Blue Beacon LED Please refer to the LED indicators in the Meraki-managed mode table for details Reset switch to factory settings. Reset (Mode) button Please refer to the Factory Reset Process section for details System LED Reports status of the (along with the Blue Beacon LED) Active LED...
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Page 4: Safety And Warnings
Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud Solid green Back Panel Components Inactive components: When operating in the Meraki-managed mode, the C9300 will disable the RJ45 console port. Item Component LED Status Description Management Interface (Aux Port) Green Connected, used for easy access to the local status page Stack Ports... -
Page 5: Assigning An Ip Address
Configure your Dashboard Network To add devices to your Meraki dashboard network please refer to the Creating a Dashboard Account and Organization document. Check and Set Network Firmware Ensure that the switch network is set to the correct firmware version. As of September 24th, 2021 MS 14.31 is the recommended version. Recommended versions are subject to change and are available in each dashboard by navigating to Organization >... - Page 6 Dynamic Assignment When using DHCP, the DHCP server should be configured to assign a static IP address for each MAC address belonging to a Meraki switch. Other features of the network, such as 802.1X authentication, may rely on the property that the switches have static IP addresses. Please make sure that the DHCP server used for providing a management IP address to the switch has an available address pool that falls within the active VLAN range.
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Page 7: Installation Instructions
Check STP configuration Meraki-managed C9300 series switches run a single instance of MST out of the box. Please refer to this document for interoperability. Device reboot/ reset precaution After powering on the unit or a device reboot, the power LED goes through the following cycle - 1. - Page 8 2. Align the rack mount brackets on the sides of the switch onto the rack.
- Page 9 3. Secure and screw in the rack mount bracket on to the rack.
- Page 10 4. Insert the Uplink module.
- Page 11 Note: The C9300 10G and 40G SFP+ and QSFP+ uplink modules are hot-swappable. Stack Cabling Installation • Connect the cable to the stack port on the switch back panel (as shown in the back panel diagram). Align the connector and connect the stack cable to the stack port on the switch back panel and finger-tighten the screws (clockwise direction).
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Page 12: Basic Troubleshooting
If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using the Help option near the top of the page, then opening and email case or calling using the contact information on that page. - Page 13 If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting, contact support to address the issue. Once support determines that the device is in a failed state, they can process an RMA and send out a replacement device free of charge. In most circumstances, the RMA will include a pre-paid shipping label so the faulty equipment can be returned.
- Page 14 permissible temperature and humidity ranges during storage are specified in the Operation (Installation) Manual. • Transportation of equipment should be carried out in the original packaging in covered vehicles by any means of transport. The temperature and humidity during transportation must comply with the permissible established ranges of temperature and humidity during storage (in the off state) specified in the Operation Manual (Installation).
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