Cisco C9200-48T-E – Catalyst 9200 48-Port Data Switch (Network Essentials)
The Cisco C9200-48T-E delivers secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise access switching with 48 non-PoE data ports. Designed for midsize deployments, it extends Catalyst 9000 innovations to the access layer, ensuring simplified management, automation, and always-on connectivity. This SKU ships with the Network Essentials license, supporting core Layer 2/Layer 3 features with upgrade options to Network Advantage.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Downlink Ports: 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet data ports (non-PoE)
- Uplink Ports: Modular uplink slot supporting 4x1G or 4x10G SFP modules (via C9200-NM options)
- Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps
- Stacking: Cisco StackWise-160, up to 8 members, 160 Gbps bandwidth
- Power Supply: PWR-C6-125WAC included (field-replaceable, redundant support)
- Fans: Redundant fans for high availability
- DRAM: 2 GB
- Flash Memory: 4 GB
- Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 13.8 in
- Software: Network Essentials (upgradeable to Network Advantage)
- Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise access layer requiring reliable gigabit connectivity without PoE
- Branch and campus networks needing simplified stacking and unified management
- Environments requiring secure segmentation, automation, and resiliency
- Cost-effective deployments where PoE is not required
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
Ships with Cisco Network Essentials software, supporting core Layer 2/Layer 3 features. Upgrading to Network Advantage unlocks advanced routing, segmentation, and automation. Stacking via StackWise-160 enables simplified scaling and unified control across up to 8 switches.
