EXACT PORT COUNT AND SOFTWARE IDENTITY
Cisco C9300X-12Y and C9300X-24Y Ordering Guide
Compare exact Cisco C9300X-12Y-E and C9300X-24Y-M port counts, SFP28 speeds, modular uplinks and Network Essentials versus Meraki software identity.
The suffix changes the order-line identity
Both records belong to the Catalyst 9300X fiber family and use SFP28 downlink positions, but they are not substitutes. C9300X-12Y-E has 12 downlink ports and Network Essentials identity. C9300X-24Y-M has 24 downlink ports and is ordered for Meraki Advanced or Enterprise operation.
Exact C9300X records
| Exact model | Downlink ports | Supported downlink rates | Uplink form | Software identity | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9300X-12Y-E | 12 | 25G/10G/1G SFP28 | Modular uplinks | Network Essentials | Open exact record |
| C9300X-24Y-M | 24 | 25G/10G/1G SFP28 | Modular uplinks | Meraki Advanced or Enterprise | Open exact record |
Checks before quoting or migration
- Choose 12Y or 24Y from the required SFP28 downlink count, not from a generic C9300X family label.
- Preserve the E or M suffix because it identifies a different software and management ordering path.
- Order the required modular uplink, power, stacking, optics and software components against the selected exact PID.
- For an M record, validate Meraki subscription tier and term; for an E record, validate the intended Cisco IOS XE licensing path.
- Confirm optic, DAC and breakout compatibility in the current Cisco compatibility documentation before deployment.
Official Cisco sources
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Ordering Guide
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Data Sheet
- Cisco Meraki Catalyst 9300-M Models and Features
This independent ordering guide is not a Cisco publication. Recheck current software, subscription, optic, uplink, power and lifecycle requirements against the latest Cisco ordering documents and quote.