Product Type | Managed Switch |
Model | C9300X-24Y-E |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 16.2 lbs. |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
Power Consumption | 715 Watt |
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 249350 hours |
RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 16 GB |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
Chassis Type | Fixed with Modular Uplink Slots |
PoE Support | No PoE |
Cisco Catalyst 9300X 24-Port SFP28 Modular Uplink Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers flexible high-speed uplink and port density with 24 SFP28 ports and modular uplinks
- Enterprise-grade security ensured via MACsec and AES encryption standards
- Long service life and minimal downtime supported by MTBF of 249,350 hours and limited lifetime warranty
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300X 24-Port SFP28 Modular Uplink Switch (model C9300X-24Y-E) is an enterprise-class Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed switch with twenty-four 25G/10G/1G SFP28 ports and modular uplinks for scalable high-density fiber connectivity. It supports dynamic routing via RIPv2, RIPng, and OSPF and provides secure encryption through MACsec and AES. Designed for physical resilience in a 1RU chassis, it features 715W power availability and delivers reliability with an MTBF of over 249,000 hours. Manageable via SNMP, IPv4/IPv6, Syslog, and DHCP, and equipped with 16GB RAM and 16GB flash, the switch supports jumbo frame sizes to 9198 bytes and a MAC table of 32,000 entries. TAA compliance and adherence to IEEE networking standards bolster its enterprise-readiness. With its extensive technical capabilities and Cisco’s Limited Lifetime hardware Warranty, the Catalyst 9300X is crafted for modern data centers, campus cores, and mission-critical enterprise networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico / United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3bt |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | MACsec, AES |
Routing Protocol Support | RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv2/v3 |
Interfaces
Downlink Ports | 24 x 25G/10G/1G SFP28 |
Uplink Ports | Modular (Not Included) |
Other Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A Port |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps per port (max 25 Gbps with SFP28 support) |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Status Indicators | LED Indicators |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 inches |
Depth | 17.6 inches |
Height | 1.73 inches |
Minimum Operating Temperature | -5°C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40°C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 70°C |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, IPv4, IPv6, Syslog, DHCP |
Cloud Management | Cisco DNA Center (optional license required) |
Software Licensing | Cisco DNA Essentials, Advantage, or Premier license (software sold separately) |
Service & Support
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Service Features | Service Assurance |