Cisco C9300X-12Y-E 12x25G SFP28 Catalyst 9300 Switch

Cisco C9300X-12Y-E Catalyst 9300X 12-Port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Managed Switch

The Cisco C9300X-12Y-E is a high-density fiber switch from the Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series, designed for enterprise access, aggregation and high-performance network deployments. It provides 12 SFP28 ports supporting 25G, 10G and 1G Ethernet, allowing organizations to deploy high-speed fiber connectivity while maintaining flexibility for different network speeds.

The switch uses the Network Essentials feature set and supports a modular uplink architecture. Cisco specifies a 715W AC power supply for the C9300X-12Y platform. The platform also supports StackWise-1T, providing high-bandwidth stacking for compatible Catalyst 9300X switches.

Key Technical Specifications

12-Port 25G SFP28 Fiber Connectivity

The C9300X-12Y-E provides 12 SFP28 interfaces capable of supporting 25G, 10G and 1G Ethernet connectivity. This multi-rate design allows the switch to accommodate high-speed 25G connections while also supporting existing 10G and 1G fiber infrastructure where compatible transceivers and configurations are used.

For 25G deployments, compatible SFP28 optical modules can be selected according to the required fiber type, wavelength, transmission distance and network architecture. The exact transceiver compatibility should be checked against Cisco's supported optics documentation before deployment.

Modular Uplink Expansion

The C9300X-12Y-E uses a modular uplink architecture. Cisco offers Catalyst 9300X network modules with different high-speed uplink configurations, including 25G/10G/1G and 40G/100G options. This modular approach allows the switch architecture to be adapted to different aggregation and core connectivity requirements.

Compatible modules include the C9300X-NM-8Y 8-port 25G/10G/1G network module and the C9300X-NM-2C 2-port 100G/40G network module, subject to the applicable Cisco hardware and software compatibility requirements.

StackWise-1T Technology

The Catalyst 9300X platform supports StackWise-1T, providing up to 1 Tbps of stacking bandwidth. Compatible Catalyst 9300X switches can be combined into a stack to simplify management and create a scalable logical switching system for enterprise networks.

Network Essentials Feature Set

The -E suffix identifies the Network Essentials license level for this model. The C9300X-12Y-E is intended for enterprise networking deployments requiring the feature set provided by Cisco Network Essentials. Licensing terms and available software capabilities should be confirmed for the intended Cisco IOS XE release and purchasing configuration.

High-Speed Fiber Network Applications

• 25G enterprise access networks
• Data center access and aggregation
• Server and storage network connectivity
• High-speed campus fiber infrastructure
• Network aggregation and distribution
• 10G to 25G network upgrades
• Enterprise backbone connectivity
• High-performance fiber switching environments

Compatibility Considerations

The C9300X-12Y-E should be deployed with compatible Cisco SFP28/SFP/SFP+ transceivers, fiber cabling, network modules and supported Cisco IOS XE software. Actual link speed depends on the installed optical module, connected equipment, cabling and configuration. Compatibility should be verified before selecting optics or uplink modules.

25G SFP28 vs 10G SFP+

The C9300X-12Y-E should not be described as a 25G-only switch. Its 12 SFP28 ports support 1G, 10G and 25G Ethernet, providing more deployment flexibility than a platform restricted to a single optical speed. This makes it suitable for environments migrating from 10G toward 25G connectivity.

Power and Rack Deployment

Cisco specifies a 715W AC power supply for the C9300X-12Y platform. The switch is designed for enterprise rack deployments and provides a compact high-density fiber switching platform for access, aggregation and branch or campus environments.

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Why Choose Cisco C9300X-12Y-E?

The Cisco C9300X-12Y-E combines 12 high-density SFP28 ports with multi-rate 1G/10G/25G support, modular uplink expansion and StackWise-1T technology. It is well suited to organizations building or upgrading enterprise fiber networks that require a migration path from 10G to 25G while retaining a flexible Catalyst 9300X architecture.