Primary Device
Cisco C9200L-24T-4G
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps
- Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks, 4 x 1G SFP fixed uplinks
- PoE Budget: N/A (Data-only model)
- Layer: Layer 3 (L3)
- Stacking support: StackWise-80 (up to 8 units, 80 Gbps bandwidth)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade security including AES-128 MACsec encryption and Cisco Trust Anchor; Supports StackWise-80 for high availability and simplified single-logic management; Layer 3 ready with support for routed access and advanced protocols (OSPF/BGP) via licensing.
- ✘ Cons: Fixed 1G SFP uplinks cannot be upgraded to higher speeds like 10G or 25G; No PoE support on the 24T model (data-only); Internal fans are fixed and not field-replaceable.
- Est. Price: $1,500 - $2,800
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.7 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
- Ports: 24 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45, 6 x 10 Gbps SFP+
- PoE Budget: 0W (Non-PoE)
- Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
- Stacking support: FortiLink (Management Stacking)
- Form Factor: 1 RU, Fanless
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: High-speed 2.5G multi-gigabit ports ideal for Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; generous 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for high backhaul capacity; fanless design ensures completely silent operation; seamless integration with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for centralized security management.
- ✘ Cons: Lacks Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, requiring injectors or a separate power source for connected devices; fanless design leads to high operating temperatures (often exceeding 50°C); limited Layer 3 features compared to enterprise core switches.
- Est. Price: $1,130 - $1,504