Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y Powerful Enterprise Network Switch with 24-Port 25G/10G/1G SFP28 Multirate Modular Uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y is a powerful, next-generation enterprise network switch designed to meet the demanding needs of modern hybrid organizations. This Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y switch offers 24 ports with flexible 25G, 10G, and 1G SFP28 modular uplinks, delivering ultra-high bandwidth and superior connectivity for data-intensive applications and cloud-centric environments. Built on Cisco’s advanced Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) 2.0sec ASIC, the C9300X-24Y features line-rate 100G IPsec encryption and enhanced application hosting capabilities, supporting simultaneous Cisco-signed container applications with Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) acceleration.

This switch supports Cisco StackWise-1T technology, enabling a massive 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth for high availability and scalability by stacking up to 8 units to form a single, unified virtual switch. With full backward compatibility, the Catalyst C9300X-24Y seamlessly stacks with previous Catalyst 9300 models, ensuring investment protection and ease of network transitions. It offers the highest density of 10G Multigigabit ports in its class and supports the latest IEEE 802.3bt 90W Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE) standards for delivering high power to connected devices including IoT and OT environments.

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y supports comprehensive security features including hardware-accelerated AES-256 MACsec encryption, Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) for threat detection in encrypted traffic without decryption, and the ability to host Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAc) firewalls for enhanced network protection. Running the modern Cisco IOS XE operating system, it provides open APIs for automation, programmability with model-driven telemetry, and rapid software patching capabilities to keep the network secure and resilient.

With Cisco DNA Advantage licensing including Cisco ThousandEyes integration, administrators gain end-to-end network visibility and advanced service assurance from campus to cloud. Designed for flexible and high-performance deployments, its robust QoS mechanisms and support for Wi-Fi 6/802.11ac Wave 2 scale make it ideal for seamless wireless access point aggregation.

Key Technical Features of the Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y include:

• 24 ports with 25G/10G/1G SFP28 modular uplinks for ultra-fast connectivity.

• Up to 2,000 Gbps switching capacity and 1,488 Mpps forwarding rate for high throughput.

• StackWise-1T with 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth, supporting up to 8 units.

• Hardware-based IPsec line-rate encryption up to 100 Gbps.

• Support for Cisco UPOE delivering 90W per port for power-hungry devices.

• Intel QuickAssist Technology for enhanced application performance hosting.

• Advanced security features including AES-256 MACsec and Encrypted Traffic Analytics.

• Cisco IOS XE modern operating system with programmability and automation support.

• Integrated Cisco ThousandEyes for superior network and application monitoring.

• Flexible uplink and downlink options with modular uplinks supporting 25G, 10G, Multigigabit, and 1G.

This Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y switch is an essential foundation for any enterprise seeking to build a highly secure, scalable, and automated network fabric to support hybrid workforces, cloud-native applications, and IoT environments efficiently.