Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E 48-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks, Network Essentials
- Switch, L3, Managed, 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+, rack-mountable, PoE+
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount switch with 48 Gigabit (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports and four fixed 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license. It provides a 740 W PoE+ budget, expandable to 1,440 W with a second power supply, to power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras. Its switching capacity is 176 Gbps, and its forwarding rate is 130.95 Mpps. It stacks with other Catalyst 9200L switches over Cisco StackWise-80 at 80 Gbps.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports and four fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 176 Gbps and forwarding rate is 130.95 Mpps. It delivers PoE+ across all 48 access ports from a 740 W PoE budget that rises to 1440 W with a second power supply. It supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps. It is used for wired access-layer connectivity of endpoints such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras in branch and campus networks.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200L-48P-4X-E suits campus and branch wiring closets that connect PoE-powered endpoints such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras at higher port density and need Layer 2 with basic routed access and high-speed uplinks. A 740 W PoE budget, expandable to 1440 W with a second 1000 W power supply, is suitable for mixed deployments of these powered devices; actual device counts depend on each device's power draw. The Network Essentials license fits sites that need switching and light routing without advanced segmentation, and the four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks provide 10-Gigabit fiber aggregation back to the distribution layer.
Not suitable if:
- you need 25G uplinks, since this model has fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports
- you only need 24 access ports, since a 24-port model would be sufficient
- you need advanced Layer 3 or segmentation such as full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, VRF, or SGT, since the Network Essentials tier does not include them
C9200L-48P-4X-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 346,270 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 740 W (1440 W with secondary PSU) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G/10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-80 |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 16,000 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| IPv4 Routes | 11,000 (8,000 direct, 3,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 2 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 Mini |
| Flash | 4 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | PWR-C5-1KWAC (1000 W AC, 100-240 V) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (optional secondary, 1+1) |
| Cooling | Dual fixed fans (redundant) |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 11.3 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.8 cm) |
| Weight | 10.58 lbs (4.80 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 | Static routing, RIP, OSPF (up to 1000 routes), EIGRP Stub, PBR, VRRP, PIM Stub |
Part Number Decode
- C9200L — C9200L is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series with fixed uplinks.
- 48 — 48 is the port count, indicating 48 access ports.
- P — P is the PoE marker, indicating full PoE+ Gigabit ports.
- 4X — 4X is the uplink code, indicating four fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E support PoE?
Yes. The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E delivers PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) on all 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, with a 740 W PoE power budget that rises to 1440 W with a second 1000 W power supply installed. This budget is suitable for mixed deployments of powered devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras; actual device counts depend on each powered device's power draw.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the C9200L-48P-4X-E use?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E has four fixed SFP+ uplink ports that operate at 1G or 10G. These SFP+ slots accept 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ optics but do not support 25G SFP28 optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many C9200L-48P-4X-E switches can you stack?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth. It stacks only with other C9200L switches running the same Network Essentials license level. It does not stack with C9200 modular-uplink switches, C9200CX compact switches, or any other Catalyst series.
What is the difference between the C9200L-48P-4X-E and the C9200L-48P-4X-A?
The two switches share identical hardware (48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, four fixed 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, a 740 W PoE budget, and Cisco StackWise-80 stacking) and differ only in license tier. The -E model 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 -A model ships with perpetual Network Advantage, which adds full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT segmentation.
Does the C9200L-48P-4X-E 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.
Does the Cisco Catalyst 9200L replace an older switch?
Yes. Cisco positions the Catalyst 9200L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR access switches. Organizations migrating from the 2960-X or 2960-XR to the C9200L-48P-4X-E move to Cisco IOS XE and gain StackWise-80 stacking, 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, and the Network Essentials routed-access feature set.
Is the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E end of life?
No. Cisco has not published an End-of-Sale or End-of-Life hardware notice for the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E. 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 C9200L-48P-4X-E remains an actively available product.
What condition is the C9200L-48P-4X-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
