Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-E 12-Port Modular Fiber Ethernet Switch

CISCO C9300X-12Y-E Catalyst 9300x Overview

The CISCO C9300X-12Y-E Catalyst 9300x is an advanced network switch designed for robust and efficient network management. This 12-port, rack-mountable switch is equipped to handle various networking needs with its high performance and versatile features.

Device Specifications

• Type: Network Switch - 12 Ports - Layer 3 - Managed - Stackable
• Enclosure: Rack-mountable, 1U Height
• Network Speed: 25 Gigabit Ethernet
• Ports: 12 x 1/10/25 Gigabit SFP28

Performance Metrics

• Switching Capacity: 1000 Gbps (non-stacked), 2000 Gbps (stacked)
• Forwarding Rate: 744.04 Mpps (non-stacked), 1488 Mpps (stacked)

Capacity and Table Entries

• IPv4 Routing Table: 39,000 Entries
• Flexible NetFlow: 64,000 Entries
• Direct IPv4 Routes: 24,000
• Indirect IPv4 Routes: 15,000
• IPv6 Routing Table: 19,500 Entries
• VLAN IDs: 4,094
• Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs): 1,000
• Multicast Routing Flow Table: 8,000
• QoS Scale Entries: 4,000
• ACL Scale Entries: 5,000
• PVST Instances: 300
• STP Virtual Ports for PVST: 13,000
• STP Virtual Ports for MST: 13,000
• Routed Ports: 448

Additional Features

• MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 Entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9,198 Bytes
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, PIM-SM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Policy-based Routing (PBR), RIPng
• Remote Management: SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), RMON (v1, v2), CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF

Advanced Network Capabilities

• DHCP Support
• Trunking
• Syslog Support
• Full Duplex Mode
• Stateful Switchover (SSO)
• Class-based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ)
• Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support
• Access Control List (ACL) Support
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Non-stop Routing (NSR)
• Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN)
• Management Information Base (MIB)
• CISCO StackWise-480 and StackPower Technologies
• Flexible NetFlow (FNF)
• Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
• 802.1x Authentication
• 16MB Packet Buffer
• FTP Client
• MACsec Support
• 3 Fans
• Control Plane Protection (CoPP)
• Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
• Source-Specific Multicast (SSM)
• Integrated Wireshark
• VLAN Double Tagging (Q-in-Q)
• Ethernet Over MPLS (EoMPLS)
• Hierarchical Virtual Private LAN Service (H-VPLS)
• Private VLAN
• Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) Support
• Encapsulated Remote Span (ERSPAN)
• Security Group Tag (SGT) Caching
• Security Group Access Control List (SGACL)
• IT Service Management (ITSM) Integration
• Third-Party IP Address Management (IPAM) Integration
• CISCO StackWise-1T Technology

Compliant Standards

• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
• IEEE 802.1d
• IEEE 802.1q
• IEEE 802.3ab
• IEEE 802.1p
• IEEE 802.3af
• IEEE 802.3x
• IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
• IEEE 802.1w
• IEEE 802.1x
• IEEE 802.1s
• IEEE 802.3at

Memory and Power Specifications

• RAM: 16 GB
• Flash Memory: 16 GB
• Power Device: Internal Power Supply
• Power Provided: 715 Watts
• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Expansion and Connectivity

• Interfaces: 24 x 1/10/25GBASE-X SFP28

Ports

The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E Modular Fiber Ethernet Switch is equipped with 12 high-performance ports, making it an ideal choice for businesses requiring a reliable and scalable network infrastructure. These ports offer a wide range of benefits and play a crucial role in providing seamless connectivity and data transfer between devices.

Increased Flexibility and Scalability

With 12 ports, the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E offers increased flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes. The ample number of ports allows for effortless expansion of your network as your organization grows. Whether you need to connect additional devices or integrate new technologies, these ports provide the necessary flexibility to accommodate your evolving needs.

Enhanced Network Performance

Having 12 ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E switch translates to enhanced network performance. Each port is capable of delivering high-speed data transfer rates, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted communication between connected devices. This is particularly crucial in bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, data backups, and multimedia streaming, where a robust and reliable network infrastructure is essential.

Efficient Network Management

The 12 ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E switch simplify network management tasks. Each port can be individually configured, allowing for granular control over network settings and facilitating efficient troubleshooting. With dedicated ports for different devices or departments, network administrators can easily monitor traffic patterns, isolate issues, and implement targeted solutions without impacting the entire network.

Improved Network Resilience

The presence of 12 ports on this Cisco switch enhances network resilience by providing redundancy options. In case of a port failure or unexpected downtime, the remaining ports can continue to support uninterrupted connectivity. This redundancy feature ensures that critical business operations can continue without disruption, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Network Segmentation

The 12 ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E switch enable efficient network segmentation. Network segmentation involves dividing a network into smaller, isolated segments, which enhances security and optimizes network performance. With multiple ports available, businesses can create separate segments for different departments or user groups, ensuring that sensitive data remains isolated and streamlining network traffic flow.

Cost-Effective Solution

The 12 ports on the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E switch offer a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking to optimize their network infrastructure. Instead of investing in multiple switches to accommodate their connectivity requirements, organizations can rely on this single switch with its ample number of ports. This not only reduces upfront costs but also simplifies ongoing maintenance and management, resulting in long-term cost savings.

Future-Proof Investment

The Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E switch's 12 ports ensure that your investment remains future-proof. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for network connectivity and bandwidth will undoubtedly increase. By choosing a switch with sufficient ports, you can seamlessly integrate new devices and technologies without the need for additional hardware upgrades. This scalability ensures that your network infrastructure can adapt and grow alongside your business needs, saving you from costly replacements or extensive reconfigurations.

In conclusion, the Cisco Catalyst 9300X-12Y-E Modular Fiber Ethernet Switch's 12 ports offer a range of benefits that enhance flexibility, network performance, management efficiency, resilience, security, cost-effectiveness, and future-proofing. Whether you are a small business looking to establish a reliable network foundation or a large enterprise seeking to scale your existing infrastructure, this switch provides the necessary connectivity options to meet your current and future requirements.