Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G-E 48-Port Data Switch with 4x1G Uplinks, Network Essentials
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G-E is a 48-port data-only Layer 3 managed switch with 4x1G uplinks. It supports StackWise-80 stacking and ships 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-48T-4G-E is the 48-port data-only configuration at the Network Essentials tier, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage C9200L-48T-4G-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-48T-4G-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) data ports and four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 104 Gbps and forwarding rate is 77.38 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all 48 access ports are data-only. It supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps. It connects non-powered endpoints such as desktops, printers, and wired IoT devices in campus and branch wiring closets.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200L-48T-4G-E suits campus and branch wiring closets that connect a high count of non-powered endpoints such as desktops, printers, and wired IoT devices and need Layer 2 switching with basic routed access. The Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint, and the four 1G SFP uplinks carry fiber back to the distribution layer.
Not suitable if:
- you need 10G uplinks, since this model has fixed 1G SFP uplinks
- you need to power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, or IP cameras, since this is a data-only switch with no Power over Ethernet
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports
- you need advanced campus routing or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier on the C9200L-48T-4G-A
C9200L-48T-4G-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 508,700 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G SFP (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-80 |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 77.38 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-C5-125WAC (125 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 11.3 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.8 cm) |
| Weight | 9.97 lbs (4.53 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.
- T — T is the port-type marker, indicating data-only Gigabit ports with no Power over Ethernet.
- 4G — 4G is the uplink code, indicating four fixed 1G SFP uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G-E support PoE?
No. The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G-E is a data-only switch, and all 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports carry no Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, or IP cameras. If you need PoE+ on the access ports, the C9200L-48P-4G-E is the equivalent PoE+ model with the same four 1G SFP uplinks and Network Essentials license, and it provides a 740 W PoE budget.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the C9200L-48T-4G-E use?
The C9200L-48T-4G-E has four fixed 1G SFP uplink ports. These are 1-Gigabit SFP slots and do not support 10G SFP+ 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-48T-4G-E switches can you stack?
The C9200L-48T-4G-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-48T-4G-E and the C9200L-48T-4X-E?
The two switches have the same 48 data-only access ports, the same Network Essentials license, and the same StackWise-80 stacking, and differ in uplinks and throughput. The -4G model has four 1G SFP uplinks with 104 Gbps of switching capacity and a 77.38 Mpps forwarding rate. The -4X model has four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks with 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the -4G when the uplink to the distribution layer is 1G and will stay 1G.
What is the difference between the C9200L-48T-4G-E and the C9200L-24T-4G-E?
The two switches are the same platform, license tier, and uplink type, and differ in access-port count and throughput. The 48T-4G-E has 48 data-only ports with 104 Gbps of switching capacity and a 77.38 Mpps forwarding rate. The 24T-4G-E has 24 data-only ports with 56 Gbps of switching capacity and a 41.67 Mpps forwarding rate. Choose the 48-port model for a denser wiring closet and the 24-port model for a smaller one.
Does the C9200L-48T-4G-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.
Does the Cisco Catalyst 9200L replace an older switch?
Yes. Cisco's 2960-X migration guidance positions the Catalyst 9200L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR access switches. Migrating from a 2960-X or 2960-XR to the C9200L-48T-4G-E moves the access layer to Cisco IOS XE and adds StackWise-80 stacking and the Network Essentials routed-access feature set. The C9200L cannot be stacked with 2960-X or 2960-XR switches, so a migration replaces the stack rather than extending it.
Is the C9200L-48T-4G-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200L-48T-4G-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-48T-4G-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200L-48T-4G-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
