Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E Catalyst 9200L Switch: Secure & Scalable Network Access

Cisco Catalyst 9200L-24P-4X-E Switch | 24-Port PoE+, 4x10G Uplink Power your network with the Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E Catalyst 9200L switch. Featuring 24 PoE+ ports, 4x10G uplinks, and Network Essentials software, this rack-mountable switch delivers secure, reliable, and scalable performance for modern enterprise and branch office networks.

Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E Catalyst 9200L Switch, a powerful and cost-effective solution designed for simplified IT operations and enhanced security. Part of the renowned Catalyst 9200 Series, this fixed-configuration switch brings the power of intent-based networking to a broader range of deployments, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, branch offices, and educational institutions.

High-Performance Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+): The C9200L-24P-4X-E features 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each with full PoE+ capability. This allows you to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras directly from the switch, simplifying deployments and reducing cabling costs. With a total PoE budget, this switch ensures ample power for your connected devices.

High-Speed 10 Gigabit Uplinks: Equipped with four fixed 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, this switch provides high-bandwidth connectivity to your network backbone or aggregation layer. These uplinks are essential for supporting growing data traffic from connected devices and ensuring rapid data transfer across your infrastructure.

Network Essentials Software for Robust Features: The “Network Essentials” software license delivers a comprehensive set of Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, including:

• Layer 2 Switching: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation (LACP) for robust local area network management.
• Basic Layer 3 Routing: Static routing and support for routing protocols like RIP for efficient data forwarding.
• Enhanced Security: Features like IEEE 802.1X for port-based authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering, and Trustworthy Systems to protect hardware and software integrity.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize critical traffic to ensure optimal performance for voice and video applications.
• Fixed Redundant Power and Fans: Enhances system uptime and reliability, critical for continuous business operations.

Simplified Management and Operations: As a foundational building block for Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA), the Catalyst 9200L series supports Plug and Play (PnP) for easy device onboarding and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP). It also offers WebUI for intuitive GUI-based configuration, reducing the need for extensive command-line interface (CLI) expertise.

Stacking for Scalability: The Catalyst 9200L-24P-4X-E supports optional backplane stacking with a stacking bandwidth of up to 80 Gbps. This allows you to stack multiple switches to create a single logical unit, providing increased port density, simplified management, and enhanced resilience for growing networks.

Cisco Catalyst 9200L-24P-4X-E Switch Key Features:

• 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ Ports: Power and connect IP devices simultaneously.
• 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Uplink Ports: High-bandwidth connectivity to the network core.
• Network Essentials Software: Comprehensive Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 capabilities.
• Fixed Redundant Power Supply: Increased reliability and uptime.
• 80 Gbps Stacking Bandwidth: Scalable performance for expanding networks.
• Enhanced Security Features: 802.1X, ACLs, Trustworthy Systems.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Traffic prioritization for critical applications.
• Cisco DNA Ready: Supports PnP, ZTP, and WebUI for simplified deployment and management.
• Rack-Mountable: Standard 1RU form factor for easy installation in server racks

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: What is the primary use case for the Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E switch? A1: This switch is primarily designed for enterprise access layer deployments, branch offices, and small to medium-sized businesses requiring secure, reliable, and high-performance network connectivity with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for endpoint devices and high-speed uplinks to the network core.

Q2: Can this switch be stacked with other Cisco Catalyst switches? A2: Yes, the Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E supports stacking with other Catalyst 9200L series switches using optional stacking kits, providing a stacking bandwidth of up to 80 Gbps. This allows for increased port density and simplified management of multiple switches as a single logical unit.

Q3: What kind of power redundancy does this switch offer? A3: The C9200L-24P-4X-E comes with a fixed redundant power supply, which significantly enhances the reliability and uptime of the switch by providing a failover mechanism in case of a power module failure. It also features fixed redundant fans.

Q4: What is the difference between “Network Essentials” and “Network Advantage” software? A4: “Network Essentials” provides core Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities, along with essential security and QoS features, suitable for standard access layer deployments. “Network Advantage” offers a more advanced feature set, including full Layer 3 routing protocols (like OSPF, EIGRP), advanced security features (like MACsec encryption across uplinks), and deeper Cisco DNA Center capabilities, often used in more complex or larger enterprise networks. The C9200L-24P-4X-E ships with Network Essentials.

Q5: Is this switch compatible with Cisco DNA Center? A5: Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 9200L series switches are foundational building blocks for Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA). While the Network Essentials license provides basic DNA features like Plug and Play (PnP) and WebUI, full integration and advanced automation and assurance features require a Cisco DNA Center appliance and a DNA Advantage or Premier software license.