Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A 24-Port Full PoE+ Switch, Network Advantage
- Switch, L3, smart, 24 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+), Rack-mountable, PoE+
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount switch with 24 Gigabit (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports and modular uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Advantage license. Uplinks are added through a field-replaceable network module that supports 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G options. It ships with a 370 W PoE+ budget on its single power supply, which can be expanded to 740 W with a second power supply. Its switching capacity is 128 Gbps, and its forwarding rate is 95.23 Mpps. It stacks with other Catalyst 9200 switches over Cisco StackWise-160 at 160 Gbps.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and a modular uplink slot for a field-installable network module, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Advantage license. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.23 Mpps. Its PoE+ power budget is 370 W, expandable to 740 W with a second power supply. It supports Cisco StackWise-160 stacking of up to eight members at 160 Gbps. It connects PoE-powered access-layer endpoints such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras in campus and branch networks.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200-24P-A suits campus and branch wiring closets that power wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras and need routed access at the access layer. The Network Advantage license fits sites that run advanced routing or SGT-based segmentation, and the modular uplink slot lets you choose 1G or 10G uplinks per site. A 370 W PoE+ budget, expandable to 740 W with a second power supply, is suitable for mixed deployments of access points, IP phones, and IP cameras; actual device counts depend on each powered device's power draw.
Not suitable if:
- you need built-in fixed uplink ports, since the uplinks on this model require a separately ordered network module
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports, since the 24 access ports on this model are 1 Gigabit
- you only need basic Layer 2 switching, since the base Network Essentials tier would be sufficient
- you need a hardened or extended-temperature switch for outdoor or industrial sites, since this is a rackmount switch built for climate-controlled wiring closets
C9200-24P-A Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Advantage |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Advantage; MTBF 422,310 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W (740 W with secondary PSU) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | Modular (4x 1G, 4x 1G/10G, or 2x 40G network module) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-160 |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.23 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,000 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 160 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| IPv4 Routes | 14,000 (10,000 direct, 4,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 Mini |
| Flash | 4 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | PWR-C6-600WAC (600 W AC, 100-240 V) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (FRU, 1+1) |
| Cooling | Dual FRU fans (redundant) |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 13.8 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 35.0 cm) |
| Weight | 12.12 lbs (5.5 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 23 to 113 °F (-5 to 45 °C), up to 5000 ft (1500 m) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, static routing, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, MSDP (no BGP) |
Part Number Decode
- C9200 — C9200 is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series with modular uplinks.
- 24 — 24 is the port count, indicating 24 access ports.
- P — P is the PoE marker, indicating full PoE+ Gigabit ports.
- A — A is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Advantage tier.
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A support PoE?
Yes. The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A delivers PoE+ on all 24 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, with a system PoE power budget of 370 W using a single power supply, expandable to 740 W when a second PWR-C6-600WAC power supply is installed. This lets it power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras directly over the network cabling, which makes it a full PoE+ access switch rather than a data-only model.
What uplinks and transceivers does the C9200-24P-A use?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A has a modular uplink slot rather than fixed uplink ports. It accepts a field-installable Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series network module, and the supported options are the 4x 1G module and the 4x 1G/10G module. The 2x 25G and 2x 40G modules are supported only on the mGig C9200-24PXG and C9200-48PXG models, not on the C9200-24P-A. The network module is ordered separately. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com.
How many C9200-24P-A switches can you stack?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A supports Cisco StackWise-160 stacking of up to eight members at 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, using the C9200-STACK-KIT stacking adapters and cable, which are ordered separately. It stacks only with other C9200 modular-uplink switches at the same Network Advantage license level. It does not stack with C9200L fixed-uplink switches, C9200CX compact switches, or any other Catalyst series.
What is the difference between the C9200-24P-A and the C9200L-24P-4G-A?
The C9200-24P-A belongs to the modular-uplink C9200 platform, while the C9200L-24P-4G-A belongs to the fixed-uplink C9200L platform. On the C9200-24P-A the uplinks are provided by a field-installable network module and it supports Cisco StackWise-160 stacking at 160 Gbps. The C9200L models instead have built-in fixed uplinks and support Cisco StackWise-80 stacking at 80 Gbps. Both run Cisco IOS XE and share the Network Essentials and Network Advantage license tiers.
What is the difference between the C9200-24P-A and the C9200-24P-E?
The two switches share identical hardware (24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, a modular uplink slot, and Cisco StackWise-160 stacking) and differ only in license tier. The C9200-24P-E ships with perpetual Network Essentials, which covers Layer 2 plus basic routed access such as static routing, RIP, and OSPF for up to 1,000 routes. The C9200-24P-A ships with perpetual Network Advantage, which adds full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT segmentation.
Does the C9200-24P-A require a subscription to operate?
No. The switch runs on its included perpetual base license indefinitely. Under Cisco's ordering model, new switch orders include a term-based Cisco DNA or Cisco Catalyst software subscription of the same tier as the network license; that subscription unlocks Cisco Catalyst Center and cloud-managed features. When the subscription term ends, the switch continues operating on the perpetual base license capabilities after a reload.
Is the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A end of life?
No. Cisco has not published an End-of-Sale or End-of-Life hardware notice for the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A. Cisco's published end-of-life notices for the Catalyst 9200 Series to date cover specific IOS XE software releases and license offers, not the switch hardware, so the C9200-24P-A remains an actively available product.
What condition is the C9200-24P-A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
