Cisco C9300X-24Y-A Switch
C9300X-24Y-ACisco C9300X-24Y-A Switch
C9300X-24Y-A Overview
The Catalyst 9300X-24Y-A is a high-performance 10G/25G/40G/100G-capable switch from Cisco's Catalyst 9300X Series, designed for aggregation, core, and high-density access deployments. It combines high-speed ports, advanced security, and modular uplinks in a compact 1RU form factor, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive environments like data centers, enterprise cores, or high-performance access layers.
Key Features:
24 x 1G/10GBASE-T (RJ45) Ports: Flexible copper connectivity supporting 1G or 10G speeds (auto-negotiation).
8 x 25G SFP28 (SFP-25G) Ports: High-speed fiber ports for 25G or 10G connectivity (via SFP28/SFP+ modules).
2 x 40G/100G QSFP28 Uplinks: Supports 40G (QSFP+) or 100G (QSFP28) for high-bandwidth aggregation.
StackWise-1T: Stack up to 8 switches with 1Tbps per member bandwidth.
Cisco DNA Ready: Supports automation, SD-Access, and AI-driven analytics.
High Performance: 800 Gbps switching capacity and 600 Mpps forwarding rate.
Security: MACsec-256, TrustSec, Secure Boot, and hardware-based encryption.
C9300X-24Y-A Specification
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Catalyst 9300X-24Y-A |
| Ports | - 24 x 1G/10GBASE-T (RJ45) (auto-negotiating) |
| - 8 x 25G SFP28 (supports 10G/25G via SFP+/SFP28 modules) | |
| - 2 x 40G/100G QSFP28 (uplinks, backward-compatible with 40G QSFP+) | |
| Stacking | StackWise-1T (1Tbps per member, up to 8 switches) |
| Forwarding Rate | 600 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity | 800 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table | 128,000 entries |
| Memory | 8GB DRAM, 16GB Flash |
| Power Supplies | 1 x 715W AC PSU (modular, supports hot-swap and redundancy) |
| Fan | Modular fan tray (front-to-back airflow) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 21.3 in (4.37 x 43.9 x 54.1 cm) |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) |
| Operating Temp. | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Software | Cisco IOS-XE (DNA Essentials/Advantage optional) |
| Security | MACsec-256, TrustSec, Secure Boot, AES-256 encryption |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Additional Notes:
Port Flexibility:
The 8 x SFP28 ports support 10G (SFP+) or 25G (SFP28), while the QSFP28 ports can run at 40G or 100G (with breakout options for 4x10G or 4x25G).
No PoE support (unlike the 9300L/9300 PoE models).
Performance:
Designed for high-throughput aggregation/core with 800Gbps capacity and StackWise-1T for scalable backplanes.
Use Cases:
Data center top-of-rack (ToR)
Enterprise core/distribution
High-density 10G/25G access (e.g., video production, high-performance computing)
Comparisons:
vs. Catalyst 9300: Higher port density and bandwidth (25G/100G vs. 10G/40G).
vs. Nexus 9000: L3 features but with Cisco DNA and enterprise-focused (not data-center-optimized like Nexus).
C9300X-24Y-A Warranty
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