Primary Device
Cisco C9200L-24T-4G
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps (non-blocking, per reseller listings; not confirmed against an official Cisco datasheet)
- Forwarding Rate: 83.33 Mpps (some listings show 41.67 Mpps; 83.33 Mpps is the more consistent figure)
- Ports (breakdown): 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 (non-PoE) + 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- PoE Budget: N/A (data-only model, no PoE; the PoE+ variant is C9200L-24P-4G-E)
- Layer: L2/L3 (Layer 3 capable with Network Essentials license)
- Stacking support: Not confirmed by an official Cisco datasheet; reseller listings cite 80 Gbps stack bandwidth, which is unverified
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Low-cost, 24-port managed Gigabit access switch with a perpetual Network Essentials license; Layer 3 capable for basic IP routing without a higher-tier license; Non-blocking 56 Gbps switching capacity suits typical access-layer traffic; 4 x 1G SFP uplinks allow fiber or copper uplinks to distribution switches; Part of the Catalyst 9200L family, which supports Cisco DNA Center management and IOS XE features
- ✘ Cons: No PoE, so it cannot power APs, IP phones, or cameras (requires the -24P variant); Uplinks are 1G only, which is limiting for modern aggregation compared with 10G SFP+ models; Stacking support and stack bandwidth are not confirmed from an official source; Advanced L3 features such as full dynamic routing protocols need the Network Advantage license; Specs and prices come from reseller listings and should be checked against Cisco's official Catalyst 9200 data sheet
- Est. Price: $887 - $1,746
Compare Against
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200L
★ 4.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps (24P-4G) to 128 Gbps (24-port 4x10G) and 104 Gbps (48P-4G) to 176 Gbps (48P-4X); varies by SKU and source
- Forwarding Rate: 83.33 Mpps (24P-4G) to 190.4 Mpps (24P-4X); 154.76 Mpps (48P-4G) to 261.9 Mpps (48P-4X); varies by SKU and source
- Ports (breakdown): 24 or 48 x 10/100/1000 downlink ports (PoE+ on P models, non-PoE on T models; some 48-port PXG variants add mGig ports) plus 4 fixed uplinks: 4 x 1G SFP (-4G) or 4 x 10G SFP+ (-4X)
- PoE Budget: 24P models: about 370 W default, up to about 740 W with redundant PSU; 48P models: about 740 W default, up to about 1440 W with two PSUs (sources conflict, e.g. 600 W and 1 kW PSU options quoted)
- Layer: L2/L3: Network Essentials provides L2 switching with basic L3 features; Network Advantage adds full dynamic L3 routing
- Stacking support: Yes, StackWise-80 with 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth, up to 8 switches (requires stacking module/kit)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to 8 units with 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth; 4x10G SFP+ uplink option for higher-bandwidth aggregation; Full PoE+ (802.3at) on P models with budgets up to roughly 1440 W with redundant power; Two licensing tiers (Network Essentials and Network Advantage) let buyers pay only for needed L3 features; Lower price point than Catalyst 9300 for standard campus access deployments
- ✘ Cons: Uplinks are fixed with no modular expansion slots, which limits future upgrade paths; Full dynamic L3 routing requires the more expensive Network Advantage license; Stacking needs a separate stacking module and is capped at 8 units; Switching capacity and PoE budgets differ widely between SKUs, making spec comparison and sizing confusing; Lower forwarding performance and feature depth than Catalyst 9300 for aggregation or core roles
- Est. Price: $1,783 - $4,604