Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-A Catalyst 9200L 24-Port PoE+ 4x10G Uplink Network Advantage Switch

Description

The Cisco Catalyst C9200L‑24P‑4X‑A is a 24‑port PoE+ managed network switch with 4×10 G uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage features, designed for secure, high-performance enterprise and branch networking.

Hardware & Ports

• Model: C9200L‑24P‑4X‑A (Catalyst 9200L Series)

• Downlink Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ RJ‑45 ports (up to 30 W per port)

• Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 G SFP+ fixed uplinks

• Console & USB: RJ‑45 console, USB‑C (varies by region)

📊 Performance

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: ~95 Mpps (million packets per second)

• Stacking Bandwidth: 80 Gbps via Cisco StackWise technology

• MAC Address Table Size: 16,000 entries

• VLAN Support: Up to 1024 VLANs (SVIs)

🧠 Routing & Scale

• Total IPv4 Routes: 11,000 (8,000 direct + 3,000 indirect)

• IPv4 Routing Entries: 3,000

• IPv6 Routing Entries: 1,500

• Multicast Routing Scale: 1,000

• QoS Entries: 1,000

• ACL Entries: 1,500

• Flexible NetFlow (FNF): Up to 16,000 flows

💾 Memory & Storage

• DRAM: 2 GB

• Flash Memory: 4 GB

• Packet Buffers: ~6 MB

⚡ Power & PoE

• Power Supply (Default): PWR‑C5‑600WAC

• Total PoE Power Budget: ~370 W with one PSU (can increase with optional second PSU)

💻 Software & Features

• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage license (advanced Layer 2/3 and security features)

• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise (up to 8 switches)

• Security & QoS: Support for 802.1X, MACsec, ACLs, QoS, multicast routing, enhanced monitoring

📐 Physical & Environmental

• Form Factor: 1RU rack‑mountable

• Dimensions: ~1.73 × 17.5 × 11.3 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 28.8 cm)

• Fans: Redundant/fixed cooling

• Jumbo Frames: Up to ~9198 bytes

Key Features

• 24 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Ports – Provides power and data to devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras over a single cable.

• 4 × 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports – High‑speed uplinks for fiber or aggregated backbone connections.

• Cisco IOS XE with Network Advantage License – Advanced software with enterprise‑grade features, programmability, automation, and security.

• Advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 Support – Includes dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and more (enables scalable, routed networks).

• Enterprise‑class Security – Features such as MACsec AES‑128 encryption, policy‑based segmentation, ACLs, and secure management.

• Stacking Capabilities – Supports StackWise technology for linking multiple switches into a single logical unit (improved redundancy/management).

• Enhanced Network Monitoring – Full Flexible NetFlow and telemetry for traffic analysis and visibility.

• Cisco Software‑Defined Access (SD‑Access) – Policy‑based automation and simplified operations via Cisco DNA Center and ISE.

• Plug and Play Support – Easy initial deployment and expansion with minimal configuration.

• Resilient Hardware – Supports redundant fans and power supply options for higher uptime.

Application Use Case

💼Enterprise & Campus Networking

• Access Layer Switching – Provides connectivity for desktops, laptops, VoIP phones, and other endpoints across office floors or buildings. It acts as the primary access switch in a structured network design.
• Branch Office Networks – Ideal for medium or large branch offices needing reliable, scalable access networking with PoE+ support.
• Campus Distribution Edge – Connects edge access switches to core/distribution layers using high‑speed 10G uplinks.

📡 Power & Connectivity for PoE Devices

• VoIP Phone Systems – Powers IP telephony devices and simplifies deployment (power + data over one cable).
• Wireless Access Point Backhaul – Supplies power and data to Wi‑Fi access points throughout buildings or campuses.
• IP Surveillance Cameras – Supports PoE+ cameras for security and monitoring applications without separate power sources.

🏫 Educational & Institutional Networks

• Schools & Universities – Connects computer labs, administrative offices, classrooms, and lecture halls with PoE for access points and educational devices.
• Libraries & Public Institutions – Offers secure, managed network access for public and staff devices.

🏨 Hospitality & Retail

• Retail Chains – Used in point‑of‑sale (POS) systems, cash registers, digital signage, and IP security cameras.
• Hotels & Conference Centers – Delivers network access and PoE power to guest Wi‑Fi, access control, and building systems.

🏥 Healthcare Facilities

• Clinics & Hospitals – Connects medical devices, nurse stations, patient check‑in terminals, and secure wireless access.

🏭 Industrial & Data Center Access

• Manufacturing or Industrial Networks – Provides rugged, reliable connectivity for workstations and PoE sensors/devices at the network edge.
• Server Farm Edge Access – Uses 10G uplinks to link server racks or aggregation points back to the central network.

🛠️ Scalable & Managed Deployments

• Stacked Switch Architectures – Can be stacked with other 9200L series units to expand port density and simplify management.
• Cisco DNA Integration – Works with Cisco DNA Center for centralized policy‑based automation, monitoring, and assurance (especially in larger enterprise environments).