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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
C9300-24T
C9300-24P
C9300-24U
C9300-24UX
C9300-48T
C9300-48P
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
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Product Overview
Models
Lists available Cisco Meraki C9300-M series switch models and their descriptions.
Product View and Physical Features
Front Panel Components
Details components on the front panel of the switch, including inactive LEDs and ports in Meraki mode.
LED Indicators in the Meraki-managed mode
Blue Beacon LED
Reports system status and operational state, with specific behavior detailed in the table.
Reset (Mode) button
Button used to reset the switch to factory settings. Refer to factory reset process for details.
System LED
Indicates the system's current status, such as boot-up or errors, as defined in the table.
Active LED
Identifies the switch's role within a stack configuration, indicating its operational status.
StackPower LED
Indicates the operational status of StackPower, including power supply and connectivity.
Back Panel Components
Back Panel Components
Details components located on the back panel, including management interfaces, ports, fans, and power supplies.
Catalyst 9300-M Deployment Best Practices
Configure your Dashboard Network
Guidance on adding devices to a Meraki dashboard network and creating accounts.
Check and Set Network Firmware
Instructions for ensuring the switch network is set to the correct firmware version.
Check and Configure Upstream Firewall Settings
Details on configuring firewall settings to allow necessary outbound connections for the switch.
Assigning an IP Address
Assigning IP Address
Explains how to assign routable IP addresses, either via DHCP or static assignment.
VLAN Configuration for IP Assignment
Details on configuring VLANs for IP assignment, focusing on trunk interfaces and allowed VLAN lists.
Static Assignment
Static IP Assignment Methods
Covers static IP configuration via local status page and DHCP reservations for MAC addresses.
Installation Instructions
Rack Mount Bracket Installation
Steps for attaching and securing rack mount brackets to the switch and the rack.
Uplink Module Insertion
Procedure for inserting the uplink module into the switch.
Support and Additional Information
Contacting Meraki Support
Information on how to contact Meraki Support for installation issues or further assistance.
Equipment Usage and Disposal
Guidelines for equipment usage, environmental factors, disposal, storage, and transportation.

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