Cisco C9300X-24Y-E Switch

24 Multi-Rate Ports: Supports 1G, 10G, and 25G SFP28 fiber speeds.
Extreme Throughput: 1 Tbps switching capacity in a single RU.
100G Uplink Capability: Supports high-speed 40G/100G modular uplinks.
StackWise-1T Ready: Industry-leading 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth.
Maximum Security: Hardware-anchored AES-256 MACsec encryption.

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Cisco C9300X-24Y-E Switch

The Cisco C9300X-24Y-E Switch is a premier stackable switch designed for bandwidth-intensive environments. The “X” signifies the high-performance hardware line (UADP 3.0), and the “Y” indicates 25G SFP28 capability. This switch is built for organizations that need to aggregate a large number of 10G or 25G links from access switches or high-performance servers while maintaining ultra-low latency and massive throughput.

Key Features and Capabilities

As a member of the “X” family, this switch offers significant hardware upgrades over the standard 9300 series to support the next generation of networking.

24 Multi-Rate Fiber Ports : 24 ports supporting 1G/10G/25G SFP28. This allows for a flexible mix of legacy fiber and modern high-speed connections.
100G Modular Uplinks : Supports the latest network modules with 100G (QSFP28) and 40G speeds, ensuring the bottleneck is never at the uplink.
StackWise-1T : When stacked with other “X” models, it supports up to 1 Terabit per second of stacking bandwidth, providing incredible scalability and redundancy.
Advanced Security & Encryption : Features hardware-accelerated AES-256 MACsec encryption, providing the most secure method for protecting traffic across the campus.
Enhanced Application Hosting : With an x86 CPU and 16GB of RAM, it can host containerized applications like Cisco ThousandEyes for deep network visibility.
Network Essentials License : Provides foundational Layer 3 features, including static routing, OSPF, and basic SD-Access capabilities.

Ideal Use Cases

The C9300X-24Y-E is the “Gold Standard” for high-speed infrastructure:

Large Campus Core : Acts as the central heart of a large network, connecting dozens of access switches via 10G or 25G fiber.
Server Farm Aggregation : Perfect for top-of-rack (ToR) deployment in private clouds or data centers requiring 25G connectivity to servers.
High-Bandwidth Aggregation : Ideal for aggregating traffic from Wi-Fi 6/6E access points that are connected to multi-gigabit access switches.
Security-Critical Environments : Suited for sectors that require the highest level of hardware-based data encryption (AES-256).

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Downlink Ports	24 x 1G/10G/25G SFP28
Uplink Interfaces	Modular (Up to 100G QSFP28)
Switching Capacity	1000 Gbps (1 Tbps) Standalone
Stacking Bandwidth	Up to 1 Tbps (StackWise-1T)
Forwarding Rate	744.04 Mpps
RAM / Flash	16 GB / 16 GB
ASIC	UADP 3.0

Brand	Cisco
Version	original
Width	44.5 cm
Required mains voltage	Alternating current 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Expansion slots	1 (total)/ 1 (free) x expansion slot
Flash memory	16 GB
Housing type	Rack mountable 1U
Device type	Switch – 24 ports – L3 – managed – stackable
Service provided	715 watts
Size of the MAC address table	32,000 entries
Manufacturer	Cisco Meraki
Height	4.39 cm
Jumbo frame support	9198 bytes
Capacity	IPv4 entries in routing table: 39000 , Flexible NetFlow entries: 128000 , Direct IPv4 routes: 24000 , Indirect IPv4 routes: 15000 , IPv6 entries in routing table: 19500 , VLAN IDs: 4094 , Switched virtual interfaces (SVIs): 1000 , Multicast routing
Perfomance	Switching capacity: 2000 Gbit/s , Switching capacity with stacking: 3000 Gbit/s , Forwarding rate: 1488 Mpps , Forwarding rate with stacking: 2232 Mpps
Features	DHCP support, trunking, syslog support, full duplex mode, stateful switchover (SSO), class-based weighted fair queuing (CBWFQ), weighted random early detection (WRED), spanning tree protocol (STP) support, access control list support
Maximum operating temperature	45 °C
Maximum storage temperature	70 °C
Minimum storage temperature	-40 °C
Minimum operating temperature	-5 °C
PoE Capability	PoE , PoE+
Ports	24 x 1/10/25 Gigabit SFP28
Port Count	24 port
Product certifications	CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-6, CCC, ICES-003 Class A, EN 61000-4-5, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, BSMI
RAM	16 GB
Management Type	Layer 3 Managed
Remote Administration Log	SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
Routing Protocol	OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), RIPng
Interfaces	24 x 1/10/25GBase-X SFP28 ¦ 1 x USB 2.0
Status indicator	status
Power supply unit	Internal power supply
Depth	44.7 cm
Subtype	25 Gigabit Ethernet
Encryption algorithm	256-bit AES
Important product information	The DNA license is not included and must be ordered separately. Please contact your sales representative.
Permissible humidity during storage	5 – 90% (non-condensing)
Permissible humidity level in the workplace	5 – 90% (non-condensing)