Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E 24-Port Full PoE+ Switch with Modular Uplinks, Network Essentials
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E is a 24-port full PoE+ Layer 3 managed switch with modular uplinks. It supports StackWise-160 stacking and 370W of PoE, with Network Essentials.
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series extends Cisco's Catalyst 9000 intent-based networking to entry campus and branch access, built on the UADP 2.0 Mini ASIC so the hardware carries investment protection as the network grows. The modular-uplink C9200 takes a field-installable network module, so a site can start on 1G uplinks and move to 10G, 25G, or 40G later, and it also carries a higher 160 Gbps stack bandwidth than the fixed-uplink C9200L. The C9200-24P-E is the 24-port PoE+ configuration at the Network Essentials tier, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage C9200-24P-A. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 switching with routed access for a single-tier campus design. Field-replaceable fans and an optional second power supply keep it serviceable in always-on wiring closets.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and a modular uplink slot, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.23 Mpps. All 24 access ports support PoE+ at up to 30 W, drawing on a 370 W PoE budget that a second power supply raises to 740 W. It supports Cisco StackWise-160 stacking of up to eight members at 160 Gbps. It powers wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras in campus and branch wiring closets.
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Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200-24P-E suits campus and branch wiring closets that power wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras from the access layer while also serving desktops and printers. How many devices it powers at once depends on each powered device's power draw, so size the PoE budget against the real load rather than the port count. The modular uplink slot takes a 1G or 1G/10G network module, and the Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint.
Not suitable if:
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports, since this model has standard Gigabit ports
- you need UPOE at 60 W per port, since these ports deliver PoE+ at up to 30 W
- you want fixed built-in uplinks rather than a separately ordered network module
- you need advanced campus routing or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier on the C9200-24P-A
C9200-24P-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; 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 | Static routing, RIP, OSPF (up to 1000 routes), EIGRP Stub, PBR, VRRP, PIM Stub |
Part Number Decode
- C9200 — C9200 is the platform prefix, identifying the modular-uplink Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series.
- 24 — 24 is the port count, indicating 24 access ports.
- P — P is the port-type marker, indicating full PoE+ Gigabit ports.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
How much PoE power does the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E provide?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E supports PoE+ at up to 30 W per port on all 24 Gigabit Ethernet access ports. A single power supply provides a 370 W PoE budget, and a second PWR-C6-600WAC raises it to 740 W, which is enough for all 24 ports to draw the full 30 W at once. The budget, not the port count, is what limits how many devices draw full power simultaneously.
What uplink options does the C9200-24P-E support?
The C9200-24P-E 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 on this standard model are the 4x 1G module (C9200-NM-4G) and the 4x 1G/10G module (C9200-NM-4X); the 2x 25G and 2x 40G modules are supported only on the multigigabit PXG models. The network module is ordered separately. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many C9200-24P-E switches can you stack?
The C9200-24P-E 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 running the same Network Essentials license level, and 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-E and the C9200-48P-E?
The two switches are the same modular-uplink platform, license tier, and stacking, and differ in access-port count and PoE budget. The 24P-E has 24 PoE+ ports, a 370 W PoE budget, 128 Gbps of switching capacity, and a 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate. The 48P-E has 48 PoE+ ports, a 740 W PoE budget, 176 Gbps of switching capacity, and a 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the 48-port model for a denser wiring closet.
What is the difference between the C9200-24P-E and the C9200-24P-A?
The two switches are identical hardware 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, EIGRP stub, OSPF for up to 1,000 routes, PBR, PIM stub multicast, and VRRP. The -A model ships with perpetual Network Advantage, which adds full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT segmentation. BGP is not included on a C9200 at either tier.
Does the C9200-24P-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.
Is the C9200-24P-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200-24P-E as current, new, factory-sealed stock. Cisco publishes End-of-Sale and End-of-Life status for every Catalyst 9200 Series part number on its official End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices page for the series, which is the authoritative source for a specific SKU. Buyers standardizing on a platform for a multi-year refresh should confirm the current status there before ordering.
What condition is the C9200-24P-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200-24P-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
