Managed switch Cisco Catalyst 9200L 10G Ethernet PoE

The Cisco Catalyst 9200L is a managed Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise access and branch deployments. The C9200L-24P-4X-E model provides 24 10G Ethernet RJ‑45 ports with full PoE+ support, a switching capacity of 128 Gbit/s and a MAC address table of 16,000 entries. Built on the Catalyst 9200 family architecture and Cisco IOS XE, this switch offers hardware and software integrity, resiliency features, modular uplinks and programmability for integration into intent-based networking environments.

Advantages

The Catalyst 9200L delivers secure, always-on operation with PoE+ power delivery, redundant power and fan design options, and stacking bandwidth up to 160 Gbps for increased resiliency. Open APIs and programmable UADP-based architecture provide investment protection and automation capabilities. Compliance with common IEEE networking standards ensures interoperability in modern enterprise networks.

Suitable for

• Branch-office access switches
• Enterprise access layer with PoE+ powered devices (phones, APs, cameras)
• Small to medium data aggregation and distribution

Key specifications

• Model: C9200L-24P-4X-E
• Switch type: Managed Layer 3
• Ports: 24 × 10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000) RJ-45
• PoE: Full PoE+ support (IEEE 802.3at/802.3af)
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Uplinks: Modular 4x uplink ports (model-specific)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bz; IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1D
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack or on a flat surface according to the mounting instructions. Connect network devices to the 24 RJ‑45 10G ports and attach uplink modules to the modular uplink slots as required. Configure Layer 3 routing, VLANs, PoE budgets and security policies via the Cisco IOS XE command line or a management platform supported by Cisco. Use stacking and link aggregation to increase resiliency and throughput where needed.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, plan PoE power budgets per port and ensure sufficient cooling and redundant power for critical deployments. Use Cisco-recommended firmware and manage the device through Cisco management tools or validated network orchestration to maintain security and enable automation features.