Cisco C9300X-24Y-A Catalyst 9300X 24x25G Fiber Ports, Modular Uplink Switch

Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-24Y-A is a high-performance modular uplink switch designed for enterprise campus and branch environments. With 24 fixed 25G fiber ports and a flexible uplink module, this switch delivers fast, reliable connectivity for data, voice, video and IoT traffic. It supports Cisco DNA Center for automated provisioning, policy enforcement and analytics, helping IT teams simplify operations while maintaining high security and resiliency.

Key Features

• 24 fixed 25G SFP28 fiber ports for high-speed campus aggregation
• Modular uplink slot supports a range of 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G and 100G options
• Stackable up to 8 units with StackWise Virtual for simplified management
• Advanced security with MACsec encryption and TrustSec role based access
• Integrated Cisco IOS XE software with support for SD-WAN, ACI and automation APIs
• Energy efficient design with low power consumption and optional fanless operation

Technical Specifications

• Model: C9300X-24Y-A
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Port types: 24 x 25G SFP28, 1 x modular uplink slot
• Uplink options: 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G (depending on module)
• Switching capacity: up to 480 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: up to 357 Mpps
• Stacking bandwidth: 640 Gbps StackWise Virtual
• Power supplies: Dual hot-swappable AC or DC options
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 44.5 mm height, 440 mm width, 442 mm depth

Typical Applications

• Campus core and distribution layers requiring high density fiber connectivity
• Branch office aggregation where bandwidth and security are critical
• Wireless LAN controller uplink for supporting high-capacity Wi-Fi 6 deployments
• Data center edge switching for server and storage interconnects
• Industrial IoT gateways needing rugged, reliable performance
• SD-WAN edge devices that benefit from integrated routing and policy enforcement