C9200L-48P-4X-A - Catalyst 9200L 48-Port PoE+ 4x10G Switch

Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-port PoE+ Layer 3 switch with 4x10G SFP+ uplinks, Network Advantage software, StackWise-80 support, and 740W PoE budget.

The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-A is a fixed-configuration Layer 3 access switch belonging to the Catalyst 9200L family within Cisco's Catalyst 9000 switching portfolio. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ downlink ports and four fixed 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, allowing high-density edge connectivity with a fast path to the network core. Running Cisco IOS XE software with the Network Advantage license, it supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP, in addition to standard Layer 2 switching. It is designed for enterprise and campus deployments requiring PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras, and includes stacking capability, redundant fixed fans, and a field-replaceable AC power supply for operational resilience.

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series
• Product Series: Catalyst 9200L (fixed-uplink)
• Model: C9200L-48P-4X-A
• Product Type: Fixed-configuration Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch
• Access Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ fixed uplinks
• Software License: Network Advantage (Cisco IOS XE)
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Approx. 130.95 Mpps (some sources list 261.9 Mpps)
• DRAM: 2 GB
• Flash Memory: 4 GB
• MAC Address Table Size: 16,000 entries
• Default Power Supply: PWR-C5-1KWAC (1000W AC)
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 740W (single PSU); up to 1440W with second PSU
• Fans: Fixed, redundant (not field-replaceable)
• Stacking: StackWise-80, up to 80 Gbps bandwidth, requires optional C9200L-STACK-KIT
• Max Stack Size: Up to 8 switches (same license level)
• Virtual Networks: 1
• IPv4 Routing Entries: 3,000 (11,000 total IPv4 routes incl. ARP)
• IPv6 Routing Entries: 1,500
• ACL Scale Entries: 1,500
• QoS Scale Entries: 1,000
• Packet Buffer: 6 MB (24- or 48-port Gigabit models)
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 11.3 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.8 cm)
• Weight: Approx. 4.80 kg
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to +45°C (up to 5,000 ft / 1500 m)
• MTBF: Approx. 421,900 hours (per third-party reseller data)
• Certifications: ENERGY STAR certified (C9200L models)
• Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Console/Management Ports: RJ-45-to-DB9 console, USB-C and USB console adapters, 1 Gigabit management port

• 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for high-density device connectivity
• 4 fixed 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for fast core connectivity
• Network Advantage license enabling full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, RIP)
• StackWise-80 stacking support for up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps bandwidth
• UADP 2.0 Mini ASIC with integrated CPU for optimized performance and scale
• AES-128 MACsec encryption and policy-based segmentation for enhanced security
• Cisco IOS XE with model-driven programmability and streaming telemetry
• Support for Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) fabric integration
• Redundant, field-replaceable AC power supply option for high availability
• Advanced network monitoring via Full Flexible NetFlow (FNF)
• Plug and Play (PnP) enabled for simplified deployment
• Compatible with Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst Center for centralized management

Designed for enterprise access-layer deployments requiring dense PoE+ connectivity with high-speed uplinks.

• Powering VoIP phones and unified communications endpoints via PoE+
• Providing access-layer connectivity for Wi-Fi 6 wireless access points
• Supporting IP-based video surveillance camera deployments
• Serving as a branch office or campus access switch with Layer 3 routing
• Enabling SD-Access fabric edge connectivity in enterprise networks
• Building stacked switch clusters for simplified network management
• Aggregating access traffic to a 10G core in mid-size enterprise LANs

• High-density PoE+ for phones, APs, cameras
• Fast 10G uplinks reduce network bottlenecks
• Layer 3 routing enables scalable network design
• Stacking simplifies multi-switch management
• Enhanced security via MACsec and segmentation
• Cisco DNA Center integration for automation

• Form Factor: 1RU, rack-mountable
• 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: Approx. 4.80 kg
• Fans: Fixed, redundant, non field-replaceable

Per available documentation and reseller specification sheets, this switch is validated for use with:

• C9200L-STACK-KIT (StackWise-80 stacking kit, ordered separately)
• STACK-T4-50CM / STACK-T4-1M / STACK-T4-3M stacking cables
• PWR-C5-1KWAC secondary/redundant power supply
• PWR-C5-715WDC DC power supply option
• GLC-series and SFP-series optical transceiver modules (e.g., GLC-T, GLC-SX-MMD, GLC-LH-SMD)
• Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center for centralized management
• Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard (via 9200L-M cloud-managed license)
• Cisco Aironet and Catalyst wireless access points (PoE+ powered)

Note: C9200L (fixed) switches cannot be mixed in a stack with C9200 (modular) switches or other Catalyst switch families such as the 2960-X/2960-XR series.

• 1 x Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-A switch
• 1 x PWR-C5-1KWAC power supply (installed)
• 2 x Fan modules (installed, fixed)
• 1 x AC power cord
• 1 x Rack mount kit (1RU)
• Console cable (RJ-45-to-DB9) - typically included with new units

Q: What is the Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-A switch used for?

A: It is an enterprise access-layer switch offering 48 PoE+ ports and four 10G uplinks, used for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras while routing traffic to the network core.

Q: How much PoE power does the C9200L-48P-4X-A provide?

A: With its default single PWR-C5-1KWAC power supply it delivers a 740W PoE budget; adding a second power supply increases this to 1440W across all 48 ports.

Q: Does the C9200L-48P-4X-A support stacking?

A: Yes, it supports StackWise-80 stacking for up to 8 switches with up to 80 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, but requires the optional C9200L-STACK-KIT since stacking ports are not included by default.

Q: What software license does this switch ship with?

A: It ships with the Cisco Network Advantage license running on Cisco IOS XE, enabling full Layer 3 routing features such as OSPF and EIGRP in addition to Layer 2 switching.

Q: Can the C9200L-48P-4X-A be stacked with C9200 modular switches?

A: No, fixed-configuration C9200L switches cannot be mixed in a stack with modular C9200 switches or other Catalyst switch families like the 2960-X/2960-XR series.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this model?

A: The switch offers a 176 Gbps switching capacity; forwarding rate figures vary by source, with most reseller documentation citing approximately 130.95 Mpps.

Q: What warranty does the C9200L-48P-4X-A carry?

A: New units are covered by Cisco's Limited Lifetime Warranty, as noted by multiple authorized reseller listings.

Q: What security features are supported on this switch?

A: The switch includes AES-128 MACsec encryption, 802.1X authentication, TrustSec policy-based segmentation, DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection for network protection.