Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E 12-Port 25G SFP28 Multigigabit Managed Switch with Network Essentials

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E

High-Speed 25G Fiber Enterprise Switching

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E is a high-performance enterprise Layer 3 managed switch designed for organizations that require high-speed fiber connectivity, scalable bandwidth, advanced security, and intelligent network management. Featuring 12 × 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports, the switch provides high-density connectivity for enterprise campus networks, aggregation layers, data center edge environments, and bandwidth-intensive applications.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE and equipped with the Network Essentials license, the C9300X-12Y-E delivers advanced switching, Layer 3 routing, security, automation, and network management capabilities. Its 25G SFP28 interfaces provide a scalable foundation for organizations moving beyond traditional 1G and 10G network architectures.

High-Performance 25G SFP28 Connectivity

The 12 × 25G SFP28 interfaces provide high-speed fiber connectivity for modern network architectures. 25 Gigabit Ethernet offers significantly greater bandwidth than conventional 1G and 10G connections, making the C9300X-12Y-E suitable for high-density aggregation, server connectivity, data center edge applications, virtualization environments, and demanding enterprise workloads.

Cisco IOS XE & Network Essentials

The switch runs Cisco IOS XE, providing a modern software platform for enterprise networking, automation, security, and management. The Network Essentials license provides essential enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality for reliable network operations and scalable infrastructure deployments.

Cisco StackWise-1T Technology

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E supports StackWise-1T technology, enabling compatible Catalyst 9300X switches to be operated as a unified logical system. This simplifies administration and provides a scalable architecture for expanding enterprise network infrastructure.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing

Advanced Layer 3 capabilities enable the switch to support scalable enterprise network designs with routing between VLANs and network segments. The platform can be integrated into larger campus, aggregation, and data center edge architectures requiring efficient traffic management and network segmentation.

Intelligent Network Management

Network administrators can manage the C9300X-12Y-E through enterprise management tools and interfaces including Cisco Catalyst Center, CLI, Web UI, SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, and RESTCONF. These capabilities support configuration, monitoring, automation, troubleshooting, and operational visibility.

Future-Ready 25G Networking

Combining 12 × 25G SFP28 ports, Cisco IOS XE, Network Essentials, advanced Layer 3 capabilities, enterprise security, and StackWise-1T, the Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E is designed to support modern high-bandwidth enterprise networks. It provides a practical platform for organizations transitioning from traditional Gigabit and 10 Gigabit infrastructures toward higher-speed 25G networking.

Ideal Applications

Enterprise Campus Networks • Network Aggregation • Data Center Edge • Server Connectivity • High-Speed Fiber Networks • Cloud Infrastructure • Virtualization • Education • Healthcare • Government • Retail • Manufacturing • Corporate Networks