Cisco Catalyst C9200-48PL-E 48-Port Partial PoE+ Switch with Modular Uplinks, Network Essentials
The Cisco C9200-48PL-E is a 48-port partial 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 later, and it carries a higher 160 Gbps stack bandwidth than the fixed-uplink C9200L. The C9200-48PL-E is the 48-port partial PoE+ configuration at the Network Essentials tier, carrying a smaller PoE budget than the full-PoE C9200-48P for sites that do not need every port powered at once. 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 C9200-48PL-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and a modular uplink slot, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 176 Gbps and forwarding rate is 130.95 Mpps. All 48 access ports are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W, but this is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W PoE budget, so only a portion of the ports can draw full power at once; a second power supply raises the budget 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.
Enterprise Network
Branch Office
Best For
The C9200-48PL-E suits high-density campus and branch wiring closets that power a subset of wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras while serving mostly non-powered desktops and printers. Its partial PoE budget is what limits how many ports draw full power at once, so size the budget against the real powered-device load. 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 every one of the 48 ports powered at full 30 W at the same time, since this is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W budget; the full-PoE C9200-48P reaches 1440 W
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports, since this model has standard Gigabit ports
- 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
C9200-48PL-E-NEW Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 375,570 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 | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 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.
- 48 — 48 is the port count, indicating 48 access ports.
- PL — PL is the port-type marker, indicating partial PoE+ Gigabit ports, where all ports are PoE+ capable but the power budget serves only a portion at full power.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
How much PoE power does the Cisco Catalyst C9200-48PL-E provide?
All 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Cisco Catalyst C9200-48PL-E are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W, but it is a partial-PoE model. A single power supply provides a 370 W PoE budget, and a second raises it to 740 W. Because 48 ports at 30 W would need 1440 W, the budget, not the port count, limits how many ports draw full power at once. On DC power the PWR-C6-715WDC supply provides 485 W, rising to 970 W with a second. For full 30 W on every port, choose the full-PoE C9200-48P, which reaches 1440 W.
What uplink options does the C9200-48PL-E support?
The C9200-48PL-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 C9200-48PL-E switches can you stack?
The C9200-48PL-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 C9200-48PL-E and the C9200-48P-E?
Both are 48-port modular-uplink Gigabit switches at the Network Essentials tier, and they differ in PoE budget. The 48PL-E is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W budget (740 W with a second supply), so only a portion of its ports draw full 30 W PoE+ at once. The 48P-E is a full-PoE model with a 740 W budget that a second supply raises to 1440 W, enough for all 48 ports at 30 W. Choose the 48P when every port must be powered simultaneously.
Does the C9200-48PL-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 C9200-48PL-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200-48PL-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 C9200-48PL-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200-48PL-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
