When is a data-only access switch the right PID?
When copper drops do not power endpoints. C9300-48T-A is 48 × 1G data-only. C9300-48P-A is the PoE+ counterpart.
Which PoE examples are in this batch?
S5735-L24P4S-A lists 24 PoE+ ports, a 380W budget, and GE SFP uplinks. S5560S-28P-SI lists 24 PoE+ ports and 10GE SFP+ uplinks. S5016PV5-EI-PWR-S is the 16-port 1G SFP case.
Does a higher PoE budget always win?
No. Match watts to the endpoint load, and match uplink speed separately. A 10G uplink with an unknown watt budget is not automatically better than a listed 380W budget.
Where is the 9300 density comparison?
C9300-24P vs C9300-48P-A covers PoE density. It does not cover the data-only 48T-A.