Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E 12-Port PoE+ Compact Switch, 2x10G + 2x1G, Network Essentials
The C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E is a 12-port PoE+ Layer 3 managed switch with 2x10G SFP+ and 2x1G uplinks. It is fanless and non-stacking, with 240W of PoE and 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 C9200CX is the compact, fanless member of the series, sized for spaces where a full 1U switch does not fit and quiet operation matters. The C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E is the 12-port PoE+ configuration at the Network Essentials tier, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage C9200CX-12P-2X2G-A. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 switching with routed access for a single-tier campus design. The internal fixed power supply and fanless enclosure keep it silent and simple in occupied spaces.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E is a Layer 3 managed compact fanless access switch with 12 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and two 1G copper uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 68 Gbps and forwarding rate is 50.59 Mpps. All 12 access ports are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W, sharing a 240 W PoE budget, so the budget rather than the port count sets how many ports draw full power at once. Its fanless design suits deployments outside a wiring closet, such as workspaces, classrooms, and retail counters, where it powers wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras.
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Branch Office
Best For
The C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E suits small or space-constrained sites such as workspaces, classrooms, retail counters, and branch corners that power wireless access points, IP phones, or IP cameras and need quiet, fanless operation outside a wiring closet. Its 240 W PoE budget determines how many of the twelve ports draw full power at once, so size it against the real powered-device load. The two 10G SFP+ uplinks give it a fast path back to the distribution layer, and the Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint.
Not suitable if:
- you need all twelve ports powered at full 30 W at once, since the 240 W budget covers about eight ports at 30 W
- you need to stack switches, since the C9200CX compact models do not support stacking
- you need UPOE at 60 W per port, since these ports deliver PoE+ at up to 30 W; the C9200CX-8UXG-2X provides UPOE
- you need advanced campus routing, BGP, or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier on the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-A
C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E-NEW Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 704,430 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 240 W |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 1G copper + 2x 10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | No |
| Switching Capacity | 68 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 50.59 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes | 14,000 (10,000 direct, 4,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 Mini |
| Flash | 8 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | 315 W AC internal |
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 10.6 x 9.6 in (4.4 x 26.9 x 24.4 cm) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (2.99 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
- C9200CX — C9200CX is the platform prefix, identifying the compact, fanless Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series.
- 12 — 12 is the port count, indicating 12 access ports.
- P — P is the port-type marker, indicating full PoE+ Gigabit ports.
- 2X2G — 2X2G is the uplink code, indicating two 10G SFP+ uplinks plus two 1G copper uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
How much PoE power does the Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E provide?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E supports PoE+ at up to 30 W per port on all 12 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, but its internal power supply provides a 240 W PoE budget. Because twelve ports at 30 W would require 360 W, the 240 W budget covers roughly eight ports at the full 30 W, and that budget determines how many devices draw full power at once. The compact C9200CX has a fixed internal supply and does not take a second power supply, so 240 W is the PoE budget.
What uplinks and transceivers does the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E use?
The C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E has two fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports and two fixed 1G copper (RJ-45) uplink ports. The SFP+ slots accept 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
Can the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E be stacked?
No. The compact Cisco Catalyst C9200CX models do not support stacking. Each C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E operates as a standalone switch, managed individually or through Cisco Catalyst Center. If you need StackWise stacking, the fixed-uplink C9200L or the modular C9200 support it.
What is the difference between the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E and the C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E?
Both are compact fanless PoE+ switches with two 10G SFP+ and two 1G copper uplinks, a 240 W PoE budget, and the Network Essentials license, and they differ in access-port count. The 12P has 12 PoE+ ports with 68 Gbps of switching capacity and a 50.59 Mpps forwarding rate. The 8P has 8 PoE+ ports with 60 Gbps of switching capacity and a 44.64 Mpps forwarding rate. On the 8P the 240 W budget covers all eight ports at 30 W, while on the 12P the same budget serves about eight of the twelve ports at full power.
What is the difference between the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E and the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-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, SGT segmentation, and BGP. The C9200CX is the only Catalyst 9200 platform whose Advantage tier includes BGP.
Does the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-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 C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200CX-12P-2X2G-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 C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200CX-12P-2X2G-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
