C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E Cisco C9200 Compact Switch 12p, 2x10G NW-E

Cisco C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E – Catalyst 9200CX Compact Switch with 2x10G + 2x1G Uplinks (Network Essentials)

The Cisco C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E delivers secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise access switching in a compact, fanless form factor. Designed for space-constrained environments such as branch offices, classrooms, and retail, it extends Catalyst 9000 innovations to deployments requiring quiet operation and flexible mounting. This SKU ships with the Network Essentials license, supporting core Layer 2/Layer 3 features with upgrade options to Network Advantage. Support for PoE Powered Device (PD) through a 1G uplink eliminating the need to an AC power cable.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Downlink Ports: 12x 10/100/1000 Ethernet data ports (non-PoE)
• Uplink Ports:
  • 2x fixed 10G SFP+
  • 1x fixed 1G RJ45
  • 1x fixed 1G RJ45 PD
• Switching Capacity: 80 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 59.52 Mpps
• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-80, up to 8 members, 80 Gbps bandwidth
• Power Supply: Internal fixed power supply (fanless design), or powered through UPoE 1G uplink
• Fans: Fanless, silent operation for noise-sensitive environments
• DRAM: 2 GB
• Flash Memory: 4 GB
• Dimensions: Compact 1RU form factor, optimized for wall/desk/rack mounting
• Software: Network Essentials (upgradeable to Network Advantage)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Branch offices, classrooms, and retail environments requiring compact, silent switches
• Deployments where PoE is not required but reliable gigabit/10G uplinks are essential
• Space-constrained environments needing Catalyst 9000 resiliency and automation
• Cost-effective access layer deployments with simplified management

⚙️ 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-80 enables simplified scaling and unified control across up to 8 switches.