Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Stackable Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series |
Model Number | C9300X-12Y-EDU |
Switching Capacity | 1000 Gbps (Standalone), 2000 Gbps (Stacked) |
Forwarding Rate | 744.04 Mpps (Standalone), 1488 Mpps (Stacked) |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Supply | Internal power supply |
Power Provided | 715 Watts |
Redundancy | Supports redundant power supplies |
Cooling Fans | 3 fans included |
Cisco Catalyst 9300X 12-Port 25/10G SFP+ Managed Switch, K12

Key Benefits

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- Delivers exceptional stacking and throughput performance with up to 2000 Gbps and 1488 Mpps for scalable high-density environments
- Fully managed Layer 3 feature set including advanced routing and monitoring protocols maximizes network control and flexibility
- Compliant with TAA and supported by a lifetime limited warranty with next business day replacement, ideal for educational and regulated sectors
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X 12-Port 25/10G SFP+ Managed Switch (C9300X-12Y-EDU) is purpose-built for high-performance Layer 3 switching in K-12 and enterprise-grade networks. With 12 SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GbE, and a switching capacity of up to 2000 Gbps with stacking, it enables high-throughput, low-latency data transport. The switch includes StackWise-1T and Stackwise-480 technology for resilient, scalable deployments, while comprehensive routing and Layer 2/3 protocol support address complex network topologies. Security and policy controls include MACsec encryption, QoS, ACL scalability, and integrated support for advanced monitoring such as Wireshark and Flexible NetFlow. With a compact 1U rack-mountable design, 16 GB RAM, 64K NetFlow capacities, and full TAA compliance, it is a strong asset in any secure, growth-ready networking environment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Supported |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | 5000 Scale Entries |
802.1X Authentication | Supported |
SGACL | Supported |
TrustSec Support | Supports SGT Caching |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 16.1 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Operating Humidity | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Cisco DNA Center (optional) |
Management Protocols | SNMP 1/2c/3, CLI, RMON, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-1T, StackWise-480 |
Flexible NetFlow Capacity | 64,000 entries |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 12 SFP28 (1/10/25 Gbps) |
Port Type | 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 |
Interface Type | SFP28 |
Expansion Slots | SFP28 slots for uplinks |
MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
Routing & Switching Features
Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1/2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, OSPFv3, PBR, RIPng |
VLAN Support | 4094 VLAN IDs |
SVIs | 1000 |
Routed Ports | 448 |
STP Instances (PVST/MST) | PVST: 13000, MST: 13000 |
Compliance & Origin
Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1D/Q/p/x/w/s/af/at/ad, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab, TAA Compliant |
Regulatory Compliance | FCC, UL, IEC 60950-1, RoHS, VCCI Class A, EN55024 |
Country of Origin | China / Mexico / United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Additional Features
QoS Scale Entries | 4000 |
Multicast Flow Table | 8000 flows |
Packet Buffer Memory | 16 MB |
Integrated Tools | Wireshark, ITSM integration, FNF, AVC, ERSPAN |
VLAN Tagging Support | Q-in-Q, Private VLAN, EoMPLS, H-VPLS |
Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty with NBD replacement |