Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A 8-Port UPoE Compact Switch, 2x10G Uplinks, Network Advantage
The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A is an 8-port UPOE (4x mGig 10G, 4x 1G) Layer 3 switch with 2x10G SFP+ uplinks. It is fanless and non-stacking, with 240W of PoE and Network Advantage.
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, and this model adds multigigabit access ports and Cisco UPOE for the highest-power endpoints. The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A is the 8-port UPOE multigigabit configuration at the Network Advantage tier, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Essentials C9200CX-8UXG-2X-E. Network Advantage adds advanced campus routing and policy-based segmentation, and on the C9200CX it uniquely includes BGP, which no other Catalyst 9200 platform offers. The internal fixed power supply and fanless enclosure keep it silent and simple in occupied spaces.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A is a Layer 3 managed compact fanless access switch with 8 UPOE access ports, of which 4 are multigigabit at up to 10G and the other 4 run at up to 1G, plus two 10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Advantage license. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.23 Mpps. All 8 access ports support Cisco UPOE at up to 60 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 high-power endpoints in occupied spaces such as workspaces, classrooms, and retail floors.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A suits small or space-constrained sites that connect high-power or multigigabit endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, or IP phones and need quiet, fanless operation outside a wiring closet. Its 240 W PoE budget determines how many of the eight UPOE 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 Advantage license fits sites running advanced campus routing, BGP, or SGT-based segmentation.
Not suitable if:
- you need all eight ports powered at full 60 W at once, since the 240 W budget covers about four ports at 60 W
- you need to stack switches, since the C9200CX compact models do not support stacking
- you need more than four multigigabit ports, since this model has 4 mGig ports and 4 ports up to 1G
- you only need basic Layer 2 switching, since the base Network Essentials tier would be sufficient
C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A-NEW Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Advantage |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Advantage; MTBF 711,500 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 240 W |
| Port Speed | Multigigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | No |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.23 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 | 7.0 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 23 to 104 °F (-5 to 40 °C), up to 5000 ft (1500 m) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP, static routing, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, MSDP, BGP |
Part Number Decode
- C9200CX — C9200CX is the platform prefix, identifying the compact, fanless Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series.
- 8 — 8 is the port count, indicating 8 access ports.
- UXG — UXG is the port-type marker, indicating Cisco UPOE with mixed multigigabit and Gigabit access ports.
- 2X — 2X is the uplink code, indicating two fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks.
- A — A is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Advantage tier.
FAQ
How much PoE power does the Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A provide?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A supports Cisco UPOE at up to 60 W per port on all 8 access ports, but its internal power supply provides a 240 W PoE budget. Because eight ports at 60 W would require 480 W, the 240 W budget covers roughly four ports at the full 60 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.
How many multigigabit ports does the C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A have?
The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A has 4 multigigabit access ports that run at up to 10G and 4 ports that run at up to 1G, for 8 access ports in total. Not all ports are multigigabit; the four mGig ports are intended for high-throughput endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, while the other four serve up to Gigabit. All 8 ports support Cisco UPOE at up to 60 W.
What uplinks and transceivers does the C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A use?
The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A has two fixed 10G SFP+ 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-8UXG-2X-A be stacked?
No. The compact Cisco Catalyst C9200CX models do not support stacking. Each C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A 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-8UXG-2X-A and the C9200CX-8P-2X2G-A?
Both are compact fanless 8-port switches at the Network Advantage tier, and they differ in PoE type, access ports, and uplinks. The 8UXG-2X-A delivers Cisco UPOE at up to 60 W per port, has 4 multigigabit ports plus 4 up to 1G, two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and 128 Gbps of switching capacity. The 8P-2X2G-A delivers PoE+ at up to 30 W per port, has 8 Gigabit ports, two 10G SFP+ plus two 1G copper uplinks, and 60 Gbps of switching capacity. Choose the 8UXG for higher per-port power and multigigabit endpoints.
What is the difference between the C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A and the C9200CX-8UXG-2X-E?
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-8UXG-2X-A 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-8UXG-2X-A still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A 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-8UXG-2X-A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200CX-8UXG-2X-A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
