ELA FED ONLY C9300X 12X25G

The Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y-1E is a 12-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25G) SFP28 switch from the Catalyst 9300X Series, specifically tailored for federal and government-sector deployments. This ELA (Enterprise License Agreement) FED ONLY SKU is designed to meet compliance, procurement, and lifecycle needs of U.S. public sector organizations while delivering high-performance fiber connectivity for modern, mission-critical networks.

Equipped with 12 SFP28 ports, the switch supports 1G, 10G, and 25G Ethernet, allowing for flexible, high-speed uplinks and aggregation at the campus or access edge. It is ideal for secure data backhaul, core-to-distribution links, or Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity, all while maintaining power and space efficiency.

This “1E” SKU includes a 1-year subscription to the Network Essentials license, offering key capabilities such as VLAN support, Layer 2/3 switching, basic routing (static, RIP), ACLs, and QoS, as well as integration with Cisco DNA Center for centralized monitoring, automation, and lifecycle management.

As part of Cisco’s FED ONLY offerings, the C9300X-12Y-1E adheres to federal procurement guidelines and supports long-term software entitlement management under Cisco’s ELA structure, offering licensing predictability, centralized oversight, and discounted pricing for government agencies.

This switch is ideal for secure federal networks, defense agencies, and public sector enterprises requiring 25G fiber capacity, scalable software features, and enterprise-level reliability within a compliant and cost-effective package.