Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-Managed 24-Port 25GbE Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M is designed for enterprise campus aggregation where teams need high-capacity fibre switching with cloud-managed control. Its Meraki Cloud management and hot-swappable PSUs help keep uplinks predictable and services resilient as networks grow.

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Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-Managed Overview

As fabrics expand and more uplinks, storage paths and management traffic converge, infrastructure teams need predictable aggregation without adding management overhead.

Cloud-Managed High-Speed Aggregation

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-managed switch is a Meraki Cloud-managed switch for larger fibre access and aggregation roles in production environments. It fits server-room uplinks, local fabrics and distributed sites where 25GbE density matters, and where operators want clearer control without introducing another management layer.

Designed for Dense Uplink Workloads

With 24×SFP28 25G/10G/1G ports, a modular uplink and dynamic routing support, the platform is built to consolidate faster links into one switch. Its 2000 Gbps switching capacity supports high-throughput handoffs while keeping the design straightforward to administer.

Operational Fit for Faster, Cleaner Networks

That combination helps keep high-capacity designs from fragmenting into multiple smaller switches. It also supports more predictable uplink headroom, better fault isolation and steadier handling of application, storage and management traffic.

Our team can help you assess where the Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-managed switch fits best in your network and plan a deployment around your operational requirements.

Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-Managed Key Features​

Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M is a Meraki cloud-managed enterprise switching platform for modern wired networks, designed to simplify operations while supporting high-capacity access and controlled uplink integration.

Cloud-Managed Access Switching

Meraki Cloud Control
The switch is managed through the Meraki Cloud operating model, centralizing configuration and visibility for distributed network operations.

High-Density Fiber Access
It provides 24 SFP28 ports for 25G, 10G, and 1G connectivity, supporting flexible fiber-based access designs.

Modular Uplink Integration
A modular uplink architecture allows the network edge to be aligned with site-specific uplink requirements.

Aggregate Switching Throughput
The platform delivers 2000 Gbps switching capacity to support demanding access-layer traffic patterns.

Operational Control

Centralized Policy Management
Meraki Cloud management streamlines day-to-day administration by keeping configuration and operational control in a single management plane.

Access Layer Consistency
Cloud-based oversight helps maintain consistent policy application across the switch in distributed enterprise environments.

Deployment Flexibility
The modular uplink design supports adaptable network integration without changing the core access architecture.

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If you are standardizing cloud-managed access switching across performance-sensitive sites, our team can help align the C9300X-24Y-M with your network design and operational goals.

Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-Managed Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

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Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-Managed Deployment Scenarios

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-24Y-M Meraki-managed switch is a cloud-managed 25GbE switch for higher-speed access and aggregation in controlled enterprise sites. It fits environments that need more fibre uplink density, clearer traffic separation and less day-to-day switching overhead.

Data Centre Management and Aggregation Racks

In compact data centre racks, teams often need to aggregate server-room access, storage links and management traffic without splitting the design across several smaller switches. The 24-port 25G model gives predictable headroom and simpler fault isolation.

Secure Finance Fibre Aggregation Points

Financial offices and secure comms rooms rely on stable connectivity for payment systems, trading, phones and segmented user traffic. This switch suits fibre aggregation where auditability, dependable uplinks and straightforward change control matter to lean infrastructure teams.

Hospital Campus Network Aggregation

Healthcare estates need one network edge to carry clinical endpoints, carts, cameras, voice and guest access while keeping services separated. The C9300X-24Y-M helps campus teams consolidate higher-speed links and reduce disruption during busy service hours.

Engineering Labs and CI/CD Platforms

Software development sites with lab hosts, build servers and virtualised test stacks can quickly outgrow slower aggregation. This model supports dense 25G handoffs, keeping test traffic and developer services responsive when environments change frequently.

Telecoms Operations and Service Tool Sites

Distributed telecoms sites need reliable network access for monitoring tools, voice systems, cameras and operational services. This switch fits those rooms where teams want clearer separation, higher-throughput uplinks and less dependence on multiple edge devices.

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