Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Installing

Installing a Switch
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
This chapter contains these topics:
• Shipping Box Contents, on page 1
• Tools and Equipment, on page 3
• Verifying Switch Operation, on page 3
• Planning a Switch Data Stack, on page 3
• Data Stack Cabling Configurations, on page 4
• Planning a StackPower Stack, on page 7
• StackPower Cabling Configurations, on page 8
• Installing the Switch, on page 10
• Connecting the StackWise Cables, on page 16
• Connecting to the StackPower Ports, on page 20
• Installing a Network Module in the Switch, on page 20
• Installing and Removing Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Modules, on page 20
• Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports, on page 20
Shipping Box Contents
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.
Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative
or reseller for instructions.
Note
Installing a Switch
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Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Specifications

General

Operating System	Cisco IOS XE
Model	Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series
Uplink Interfaces	10G, 25G, 40G
Downlink Interfaces	1G
Stacking Bandwidth	480 Gbps
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies
PoE	UPOE
Port Density	Up to 48 ports
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	UPOE, UPOE+
Security Features	MACsec
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP
Redundancy	Stacking, redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans