Summary of Contents for Cisco MERAKI Catalyst 9300 M Series
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Catalyst 9300-M Series Installation Guide About this Guide This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your Catalyst 9300-M 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- C9300-24T swappable power supplies and hot-swappable fans Stackable Layer-3 24-port Gbe POE+ switch with hot-swappable 10G/40G modular uplinks,...
C9300-24P 24 x 1GbE RJ45 84.1 / 554.4 W 445W Yes, Dual UPoE/ C9300-24U 24 x 1GbE RJ45 85.4 / 990.3 W 830W Yes, Dual 802.3bt UPoE/ C9300-24UX 24 x mGbE RJ45 162.7 / 809.9 W 560W Yes, Dual 802.3bt C9300-48T 48 x 1GbE RJ45 83.9 / 109.9 W...
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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...
System error: Switch failed to complete local provisioning. Solid amber Switch is completely provisioned but unable to connect Solid amber to Meraki cloud. Firmware download / upgrade in progress Blinking green Solid Blue There is a fault with the power supply, fan, or network module Blinking amber (not traffic-related) Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud...
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its original factory settings. Safety and Warnings These operations are to be taken with respect to all local laws. Please take the following into consideration for safe operation: • Power off the unit before you begin. Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
current list of outbound ports and IP addresses for your particular organization can be found under Help → Firewall info. The help button is located on the top right corner of any dashboard page. For more information refer to Upstream Firewall Rules for Cloud Connectivity.
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.
Do not power down or reset the device during a firmware upgrade. A device which has its power LED blinking white is indicating that it is going through a firmware upgrade. Once the devices are upgraded to the latest version continue configuring other switch features/settings. For details refer to the MS documentation Installation Instructions...
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3. Secure and screw in the rack mount bracket on to the rack. 4. Insert the Uplink module.
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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).
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.
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be returned. In order to initiate a hardware replacement for non-functioning hardware that is under warranty, you must have access to the original packaging the hardware was shipped in. The original hardware packaging includes device serial number and order information, and may be required for return shipping. Meraki C9300 devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
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