The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches (C9300) have been a reliable and high-performing networking solution for many enterprises, providing essential capabilities for modern IT infrastructures. However, as with all technology, it eventually reaches the end of its lifecycle. The Cisco 9300 End of Life (EoL) announcement marks a critical juncture for businesses relying on these switches. Understanding what this means for your network, the stages of the EoL process, and how to plan for a smooth tr

Power cycle the switch. Immediatly press and hold the Mode button: MODE Button of Cisco Catalyst 9300 model Hold the button till the Status LED will go amber. Then on the console you should be in Boot Loader: Cisco Catalyst 9300 in boot loader mode Cisco Catalyst 9300 in boot loader mode Add the following variables. Type the following command to ignore a startup configuration and boot again: