Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E 48-Port mGig PoE+ Switch, 2x25G, Network Essentials
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E is a 48-port full PoE+ (8x mGig, 40x 1G) Layer 3 switch with 2x25G uplinks. It supports StackWise-80 stacking and 740W 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 C9200L is the fixed-uplink member of the series, with built-in uplinks rather than the field-replaceable modules of the modular C9200, and Cisco's 2960-X migration guidance positions the 9200L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR access switches. The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E pairs eight multigigabit ports with 25G SFP28 uplinks at the Network Essentials tier, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage C9200L-48PXG-2Y-A. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 switching with routed access for a single-tier campus design. Dual fixed fans give it fan redundancy, and an optional second power supply adds power redundancy for always-on wiring closets.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 PoE+ access ports, of which 8 are multigigabit at up to 10G and the remaining 40 are Gigabit Ethernet, plus two fixed 1/10/25G SFP28 uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 340 Gbps and forwarding rate is 252.97 Mpps. All 48 access ports support PoE+ at up to 30 W, drawing on a 740 W PoE budget that a second power supply raises to 1440 W. It supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps. It powers multigigabit wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras in campus and branch wiring closets.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E suits campus and branch wiring closets that mix a few multigigabit wireless access points with a larger set of Gigabit endpoints and need a 25G uplink to the distribution layer. How many devices it powers at once depends on each powered device's power draw, so size the PoE budget against the real load. The Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint.
Not suitable if:
- you need more than eight multigigabit ports, since this model has 8 mGig ports and 40 Gigabit ports
- you need four uplinks, since this model has two fixed SFP28 uplink ports
- you need UPOE at 60 W per port, since these ports deliver PoE+ at up to 30 W
- you need advanced campus routing or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier on the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-A
C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 337,260 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 740 W (1440 W with secondary PSU) |
| Port Speed | Multigigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 1G/10G/25G (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-80 |
| Switching Capacity | 340 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 252.97 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 16,000 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| IPv4 Routes | 11,000 (8,000 direct, 3,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 2 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 Mini |
| Flash | 4 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | PWR-C5-1KWAC (1000 W AC, 100-240 V) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (optional secondary, 1+1) |
| Cooling | Dual fixed 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 | 12.6 lbs (5.71 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
- C9200L — C9200L is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series with fixed uplinks.
- 48 — 48 is the port count, indicating 48 access ports.
- PXG — PXG is the port-type marker, indicating full PoE+ with mixed multigigabit and Gigabit access ports rather than all multigigabit.
- 2Y — 2Y is the uplink code, indicating two fixed 1/10/25G SFP28 uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
How many multigigabit ports does the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E have?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E has 8 multigigabit access ports that run at up to 10G and 40 standard Gigabit Ethernet ports, for 48 access ports in total. Not all ports are multigigabit; the eight mGig ports are intended for high-throughput endpoints such as multigigabit wireless access points, while the remaining forty serve Gigabit endpoints. All 48 ports are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W.
How much PoE power does the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E provide?
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E supports PoE+ at up to 30 W per port on all 48 access ports. A single power supply provides a 740 W PoE budget, and a second PWR-C5-1KWAC raises it to 1440 W, which is enough for all 48 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. On DC power the PWR-C5-715WDC supply provides 485 W, rising to 970 W with a second, below the AC maximum.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E use?
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E has two fixed SFP28 uplink ports that run at 1G, 10G, or 25G. These SFP28 slots accept 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, and 25G SFP28 optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E switches can you stack?
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth, using the C9200L-STACK-KIT stacking adapters and cable, which are ordered separately. It stacks only with other C9200L switches running the same Network Essentials license level, and it does not stack with C9200 modular-uplink switches, C9200CX compact switches, or any other Catalyst series.
What is the difference between the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E and the C9200L-48PXG-4X-E?
Both are 48-port PoE+ multigigabit switches at the Network Essentials tier, and they differ in the number of mGig ports and the uplinks. The 2Y-E has 8 multigigabit ports, two 25G SFP28 uplinks, 340 Gbps of switching capacity, and a 252.97 Mpps forwarding rate. The 4X-E has 12 multigigabit ports, four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, 392 Gbps of switching capacity, and a 291.66 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the 2Y for 25G uplinks and the 4X for more mGig ports and four uplinks.
Does the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-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 C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200L-48PXG-2Y-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 C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200L-48PXG-2Y-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
