The Cisco Catalyst 9300X 12Y (C9300X-12Y-A) is a high-performance, enterprise-class access switch designed for modern campus and aggregation networks. It provides 12 high-speed 25G fiber ports for uplinks, servers, and high-bandwidth devices.
This switch offers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, integrated security, and automation features. With Cisco DNA Center integration, it enables policy-driven network management, analytics, and assurance. It is ideal for small to medium enterprise deployments or aggregation points that require high-speed connectivity, scalability, and reliable performance.
| Specification | Detail | 
| Model | C9300X-12Y-A | 
| Port Density | 12 × 25G SFP28 fiber ports | 
| Uplink Options | 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 ports | 
| Switching Capacity | Up to 600 Gbps per switch | 
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 445 Mpps | 
| Layer 2 Features | VLANs, STP, VTP, Private VLANs, port channels | 
| Layer 3 Features | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, static routing, VRF support | 
| High Availability | StackWise-480, redundant power supply, hot-swappable fans | 
| Management / Monitoring | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco IOS XE CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, telemetry | 
| Form Factor | 1RU rackmount, stackable | 
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 440 mm × 44 mm × 500 mm | 
| Weight | Approx. 13 kg | 
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable PSU options | 
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C | 
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS | 
| Use Cases / Workload Fit | Enterprise access layer, aggregation, high-speed uplinks, server connectivity | 
| Warranty / Support Options | Standard Cisco warranty; optional extended service and support plans available |