Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E 24-Port mGig PoE+ Switch, Network Essentials
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E Switch is a versatile networking solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices that require high-performance, scalability, and enhanced security. This switch features 24 Multigigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and modular uplinks, providing reliable and high-speed connectivity for various network devices. With a substantial 740W PoE budget, the C9200-24PXG-E is ideal for powering devices such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points. This switch ensures network resilience with advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, comprehensive security features, and simplified management through Cisco DNA Center.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 24 PoE+ access ports, of which 8 are multigigabit (mGig) up to 10G and 16 are Gigabit Ethernet, and a modular uplink slot for a field-installable network module, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 352 Gbps and forwarding rate is 261.90 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 multigigabit 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 C9200-24PXG-E suits campus and branch wiring closets that power and connect multigigabit endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP phones, and IP cameras and need Layer 2 with basic routed access. The Network Essentials license covers static routing, RIP, and OSPF for up to 1,000 routes, and the modular uplink slot lets you choose 1G, 10G, 25G, or 40G 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 more than 24 access ports, since this model has 24 access ports
- you need built-in fixed uplink ports, since the uplinks on this model require a separately ordered network module
- you need advanced Layer 3 routing or segmentation such as full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, or SGT, since the Network Essentials tier does not include them and the Network Advantage tier is required
- 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
C9200-24PXG-E-NEW Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 353,960 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W (740 W with secondary PSU) |
| Port Speed | Multigigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | Modular (4x 1G/10G, 2x 25G, or 2x 40G network module) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-160 |
| Switching Capacity | 352 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 261.90 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 | 11.33 lbs (5.1 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 Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series with modular uplinks.
- 24 — 24 is the port count, indicating 24 access ports.
- PXG — PXG is the port marker, indicating full PoE+ with a mix of multigigabit (up to 10G) and Gigabit Ethernet access ports.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E support PoE?
Yes. The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E delivers PoE+ on all 24 access ports (8 multigigabit up to 10G and 16 Gigabit Ethernet), 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+ multigigabit access switch rather than a data-only model.
What uplinks and transceivers does the C9200-24PXG-E use?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-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 are the 4x 1G/10G module, the 2x 25G module, and the 2x 40G module; the 4x 1G module is not supported on the multigigabit models, while the 2x 25G and 2x 40G modules are supported only on the multigigabit C9200-24PXG and C9200-48PXG models such as this one. 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 C9200-24PXG-E switches can you stack?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-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 at the same Network Essentials 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 C9200-24PXG-E and the C9200-24PXG-A?
The two switches share identical hardware (8 multigigabit up to 10G plus 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, a modular uplink slot, and Cisco StackWise-160 stacking) and differ only in license tier. The C9200-24PXG-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 C9200-24PXG-A ships with perpetual Network Advantage, which adds full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT segmentation.
Does the C9200-24PXG-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 Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E end of life?
No. Cisco has not published an End-of-Sale or End-of-Life hardware notice for the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-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 C9200-24PXG-E remains an actively available product.
What condition is the C9200-24PXG-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PXG-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
