Name: C9300X-12Y-A Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300X-12Y 12 x Ports SFP28 Layer 3 Managed Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C9300X-12Y-A
Price: 7180.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The C9300X‑12Y‑A Cisco Catalyst 9300X delivers 12 x 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 ports in a compact 1U design, offering up to 1 Tbps switching capacity and full Layer 3 support with advanced security and remote management, ideal for enterprise-grade stacking and high-performance access or aggregation layers.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	C9300X-12Y-A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Port Speed	1/10/25 Gbps per port
Switching Capacity	1Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	744Mpps
DRAM	8GB
Flash Memory	16GB
Max VLANs Supported	Supports up to 4,096 VLAN IDs
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28, USB 2.0, RJ‑45 management, StackWise ports

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP
Remote Protocols	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, REST API, WebUI
Security Features	MACsec, Secure Boot, Trustworthy Systems, SSH, SNMPv3

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73″ × 17.5″ × 19.2″
Weight	15.00

Product Description
The C9300X‑12Y‑A Cisco Catalyst 9300X is a high-performance 1U rack-mounted switch designed for enterprise networks requiring scalable, multi-gigabit connectivity and reliable Layer 3 services. It supports 12 SFP28 ports capable of delivering up to 25 Gbps per port and is optimized for high-throughput deployments. Key Features Fixed, stackable Layer 3 switch with modular uplink slot Switching capacity of 1 Tbps (2 Tbps with stacking) 8 GB DRAM and 16 GB Flash with external USB support Robust management via CLI, REST API, WebUI, or Cisco DNA Center Advanced security including MACsec, Secure Boot, and SNMPv3 This switch is ideal for core or aggregation layers in enterprise environments that demand secure, high-speed networking with scalability. It's suited for data-heavy operations, virtualization, and dynamic routing scenarios in high-density rack deployments.

Use Cases
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-A switch is designed for enterprise IT environments that require high-performance, scalable, and secure network access. It is particularly suited for organizations deploying advanced Layer 3 switching in compact spaces such as wiring closets and edge aggregation points where 25 Gbps connectivity is essential for handling modern workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in data centers by providing low-latency, high-throughput 25 Gbps uplinks for server connectivity. Enabling campus network edge deployments requiring Layer 3 routing and advanced security features for segmented user groups and IoT devices. Aggregating traffic from remote office locations with compact rack deployments to reduce footprint while maintaining high bandwidth capacity. Serving as a high-performance access switch in enterprise environments to connect high-density wireless access points and collaboration devices. Integrating into storage clusters that demand reliable and fast 25 Gbps connections for data transfer and backup operations. This switch aids operational efficiency by consolidating multiple high-speed connections into a single platform that supports advanced security and stacking capabilities. It allows IT teams to scale network capacity while maintaining granular control over traffic flows, ensuring consistent performance across evolving enterprise workloads.