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
Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
- Non-Blocking Throughput: 56 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 83.3 Mpps
- Ports: 24 total: 8x 2.5GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE+, plus 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- PoE Budget: 400W total (max 60W per port)
- Layer: L3
- Stacking support: Not confirmed; no physical stacking documented in sources reviewed
- MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries
- Packet Buffer Size: 2 MB
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, 442 x 325 x 44 mm, 5.1 kg without brackets
- Management: UniFi Network 8.0.24+
- Operating Temperature: -5 to 40u00b0C (23 to 104u00b0F)
- Certifications: CE, FCC, IC (one listing states NDAA compliant)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Layer 3 switching in a 24-port 1U chassis; 8x 2.5GbE PoE++ ports for multi-gig wireless and workstation uplinks; 400W total PoE budget with up to 60W per port; 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks; 112 Gbps switching capacity and 56 Gbps non-blocking throughput; managed centrally through UniFi Network; list price of $799 USD from Ubiquiti's US store is competitive for L3 PoE++ hardware
- ✘ Cons: 400W total PoE budget is limited if many high-power PoE++ devices are connected at once; No physical stacking documented, so scaling beyond one unit needs separate management; Port breakdown is described inconsistently across retailer listings, so the official Ubiquiti datasheet should be checked; Reseller prices vary widely (about $799 to $951 USD, plus higher regional prices); Independent hands-on reviews with measured performance were not found; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.24 or later for management
- Est. Price: $799 - $951