Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-A 12-Port SFP28 Enterprise Switch

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-A is a high-performance enterprise fiber switch designed for campus aggregation, data center edge, and high-speed enterprise networking. It features 12 multi-rate SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G connectivity, along with a modular uplink architecture for maximum deployment flexibility.

2. Twelve Multi-Rate SFP28 Ports

The switch is equipped with 12 SFP28 interfaces that support 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet. This flexible port design enables organizations to migrate to higher network speeds while maintaining compatibility with existing fiber infrastructure.

3. Modular Uplink Expansion

The C9300X-12Y-A includes a modular uplink slot supporting 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G network modules. This allows businesses to scale bandwidth as network demands increase without replacing the switch.

4. Advanced Layer 3 Networking

Supplied with the Network Advantage software license, the switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing, policy-based networking, multicast routing, and enterprise services for complex network environments.

5. High-Speed Enterprise Performance

Built on Cisco’s advanced switching platform, the C9300X-12Y-A delivers exceptional throughput and low-latency forwarding for cloud computing, virtualization, storage networking, and business-critical applications.

6. Enterprise Security

Cisco integrates Secure Boot, Trust Anchor, MACsec encryption, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and advanced authentication features to help protect network infrastructure against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

7. Simplified Network Management

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the switch supports automation, programmability, Cisco DNA Center integration, and centralized management, simplifying deployment and ongoing network administration.

8. StackWise-1T Scalability

The Catalyst C9300X Series supports Cisco StackWise-1T technology, allowing multiple compatible switches to operate as a single logical unit. This improves resiliency, simplifies management, and provides scalable enterprise growth.