Managed Switch Cisco 9300X L3 1U 24 SFP 1000 Gbit/s

The Cisco Catalyst 9300X is a managed Layer 3, 1U rack-mountable switch designed for enterprise access and aggregation. It provides 24 SFP ports, full-duplex operation, a MAC address table of 32,000 entries and a switching capacity of 1000 Gbit/s. Part of the Catalyst 9000 family, the 9300X series is built to support modern hybrid networks with high-performance connectivity, advanced security features and scalable stacking for campus and data center edge deployments.

Advantages

The switch delivers high switching capacity and broad standards support (including IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3x and numerous 802.1x/802.1Q related protocols), enabling robust Layer 2/L3 performance in managed enterprise environments. Its 24 SFP ports and 10G support allow flexible fiber uplinks and aggregation, while a large MAC table supports extensive endpoint density. The 1U form factor simplifies rack deployment and space management.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access and distribution layers
• Campus network edge and aggregation
• Small to medium data center edge
• Environments requiring fiber uplinks and high port density

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst 9300X (C9300X-24HX-E)
• Switch type: Managed Layer 3
• Form factor: 1U, rack-mountable
• Ports: 24 SFP
• Switching capacity: 1000 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 32,000 entries
• 10G support: Yes
• Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3at, 802.3af

How to use

Install the Cisco 9300X in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting kit and secure proper cooling clearance. Connect fiber modules or direct-attach optics to the 24 SFP ports for uplinks and downstream links. Power on the device and use the CLI or Cisco DNA Center for initial configuration: assign management IP addresses, configure VLANs and routing protocols, set up access control and quality of service policies. Verify port status and MAC table entries during commissioning.

Usage recommendations

Place the switch in a temperature-controlled rack environment, keep firmware up to date with Cisco-recommended releases, and use authenticated management access (SSH, TACACS+/RADIUS). For best uplink performance, use compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers and follow Cisco compatibility matrices.