Cisco C9200-24P-E - Catalyst 9200 Series Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E extends the Catalyst 9000 family’s intent-based networking innovations to a broader set of deployments. It delivers enterprise-grade resiliency, security, and automation in a cost-effective access switch platform.
🔧 Key Specifications
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Downlink Ports: 24x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
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Uplink Options: Modular uplink slots (supporting 4x 1G or 4x 10G uplink modules)
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PoE/PoE+ Support: Full IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ across all ports (up to 30W per port)
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Switching Capacity: Up to 128 Gbps
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Forwarding Rate: Up to 95 Mpps
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Stacking: Cisco StackWise-160 (up to 160 Gbps stack bandwidth, 8 members)
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Software: Network Essentials (Layer 2/3 features, static routing, RIP, limited routing protocols)
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Redundancy: Dual redundant, field-replaceable power supplies and fans
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Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
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Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise campus access layer with PoE+ for IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs
- Branch office deployments needing secure, always-on connectivity
- Organizations adopting Cisco DNA Center for automation and assurance
- Environments requiring stackable, resilient access switches
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
- Ships with Network Essentials; can be upgraded to Network Advantage for advanced Layer 3 features (OSPF, BGP, PBR, etc.)
- Supports Cisco DNA subscription tiers (Essentials, Advantage, Premier) for automation, assurance, and security
- Modular uplinks allow flexible migration from 1G to 10G
