Cisco Catalyst 9300 Ethernet & Network Switches Model Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is Cisco’s leading stackable enterprise access switching platform, delivering high-density, secure, and cloud-ready networking for businesses. Built to support a hybrid work environment, it offers modular and fixed uplink options, high-speed stacking bandwidth up to 1 Tbps, and the highest multigigabit and PoE+ port density in its class. With advanced security, cloud management via Meraki, and integrated AI-driven analytics, the Catalyst 9300 ensures seamless connectivity, optimized performance, and future-ready network scalability.
Key Features:
StackWise-1T technology enables 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth for unmatched scalability.
Flexible uplink options with 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and multigigabit support.
Cisco ThousandEyes integration for real-time network analytics and troubleshooting.
Cloud and on-premise management with Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center.
Advanced security, including AES-256 MACsec encryption and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.
The Cisco® Catalyst® 9300 Series switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, and cloud. They are the next generation of the industry's most widely deployed switching platform. Catalyst 9300 Series switches form the foundational building block for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), Cisco's lead enterprise architecture. At up to 1TB, they are the industry's highest-density stacking bandwidth solution with the most flexible uplink architecture. The Catalyst 9300 Series is the first optimized platform for high-density Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac Wave2. It sets new maximums for network scale. These switches are also ready for the future, with an x86 CPU architecture and more memory, enabling them to host containers and run third-party applications and scripts natively within the switch.
The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise® technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO), for the most resilient architecture in a stackable (sub-50-ms) solution. The highly resilient and efficient power architecture features Cisco StackPower®, which delivers high-density Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 60W Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE®) and 90W Cisco UPOE+ ports. The switches are based on the Cisco Unified Access™ Data Plane 2.0 (UADP) architecture which not only protects your investment but also allows a larger scale and higher throughput. Catalyst 9300X models are based on a new ASIC, UADP 2.5sec, which adds Crypto support in hardware, including IPsec. A modern operating system, Cisco IOS® XE with programmability offers advanced security capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence.
The Foundation of software-Defined access
Advanced persistent security threats. The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mobility everywhere. Cloud adoption. All of these require a network fabric that integrates advanced hardware and software innovations to automate, secure, and simplify customer networks. The goal of this network fabric is to enable customer revenue growth by accelerating the rollout of business services.
What are the key specifications of the Cisco C9300X-12Y-A switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-A is a 1U rack-mountable Ethernet switch featuring 12 25 Gigabit fiber ports with modular uplink capabilities. It supports 3-layer switching with a power consumption of 715W and is designed for high-density, high-speed data center and campus network deployments. We offer this enterprise-grade switch with full technical support available from our team.
Is the C9300X-12Y-A compatible with Cisco IOS XE and SD-Access?
Yes, the C9300X-12Y-A runs on Cisco IOS XE, a common licensing-based operating system for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family that supports model-driven programmability and streaming telemetry. It is fully compatible with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) for simplified operations and policy-based automation from edge to cloud. Contact us today for deployment guidance and licensing options.
What connectivity options does the C9300X-12Y-A provide?
The C9300X-12Y-A provides 12 25GBase-X fiber ports for downlink connectivity and modular uplink options supporting 40 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 1 Gbps speeds. This flexible architecture allows organizations to scale bandwidth as needed for high-speed optical fiber networks. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore available uplink module configurations.
What advanced security and monitoring features are included?
The C9300X-12Y-A supports MACsec-256 encryption, Cisco Umbrella cloud security, IPsec encryption in hardware, and integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for identity-based network access. It also enables Cisco Catalyst Center for network assurance and cloud monitoring via Meraki dashboard. Our team can help you configure these enterprise security features for your deployment.
Can the C9300X-12Y-A be managed remotely and deployed quickly?
Yes, the C9300X-12Y-A is Plug and Play (PnP) enabled, providing secure, unified deployment for new installations or network updates without complex manual configuration. It supports cloud management through Cisco Catalyst Center and Meraki dashboard for centralized monitoring and control across your network infrastructure. Contact us today to discuss implementation strategies.
What is the difference between the C9300X-12Y-A and other Catalyst 9300 models?
The C9300X-12Y-A is part of the modular Catalyst 9300X line, offering 12 25G fiber ports with flexible uplink options, while fixed C9300L models provide integrated uplinks without modularity. The 9300X series delivers higher port density and greater bandwidth scalability compared to earlier 9300 generations, making it ideal for high-performance campus and data center environments. We offer the complete Catalyst 9300 family—visit barcodesinc.com to compare models.
The Cisco C9300X-12Y-A Ethernet & Network Switches is also known as
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