Description

• Future-Proof Performance: Native 25G SFP28 ports provide 2.5x the bandwidth of standard 10G interfaces while maintaining backward compatibility with 10G and 1G optical transceivers.

• High-Speed Stacking: Leverage Cisco StackWise-480 architecture to stack up to 8 switches into a single logical unit, ensuring resilient, high-density growth.

• Advanced Security Infrastructure: Features hardware-ready support for MACsec-256 encryption, Cisco TrustSec, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) to identify hidden threats without decryption.

• Network Essentials Software: Out of the box, the Network Essentials license delivers robust Layer 2 capabilities, foundational Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP stub), and standard network automation tools via Cisco IOS XE.

• Power and Fan Redundancy: Equipped with dual redundant, field-replaceable power supplies and fans to maximize network uptime.

Ideal Deployment Use Cases

• High-Speed Campus Distribution: Aggregating 10G/25G downlinks from access layers to a high-speed 40G/100G core.

• Next-Gen Access Layer: Connecting high-end workstations, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 aggregation points, and localized server clusters.

• Data Center Leaf/Spine: Acting as a high-performance Leaf switch in smaller, localized corporate data centers.

Package Contents

• Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E Switch

• 1x Default AC Power Supply (PWR-C1-350WAC-P)

• 3x Field Replaceable Fans

• Rack-mount brackets and hardware kit

• Documentation and quick start guide