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CCNP Practice Question: The maximum number of SPAN sessions that can be…
What is the maximum number of SPAN sessions that can be configured on a Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the Catalyst 9300's 34-session limit because candidates confuse it with the 16-session limit of older Catalyst 3750/3850 platforms or the 8-session limit of the Catalyst 2960 series.
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34
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch supports a maximum of 34 SPAN sessions. This includes local SPAN, RSPAN, and ERSPAN sessions combined, with the switch allocating internal resources to support up to 34 simultaneous monitoring sessions.
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34
Why this is correct
The Catalyst 9300 supports a maximum of 34 SPAN sessions.
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16
Why it's wrong here
16 is the maximum for some older platforms, but not the 9300.
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64
Why it's wrong here
64 is not the correct maximum for the 9300.
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8
Why it's wrong here
8 is too low for the 9300.
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