Primary Device
Cisco C9200L-24T-4G
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 136 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 101.19 Mpps
- Ports (24x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+): 24 Gigabit Ethernet + 4 10-Gigabit SFP+
- PoE Budget: 370W (PoE+ on all ports)
- Layer: L3 (Fully Routable)
- Stacking Support: StackWise Virtual (SVL)
- Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
- Management: Cisco IOS XE, DNA Center capable
- Max Power Consumption: 520W
- VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
- ACL Support: Yes (extensive)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Industry-leading price-to-performance ratio; SD-Access and DNA Center integration for modern network automation; StackWise Virtual eliminates need for stack cables while enabling logical stacking; PoE+ on all 24 ports enables flexible IoT/access-point deployments; Energy-efficient performance with low total cost of ownership; Proven reliability with extensive enterprise deployments worldwide
- ✘ Cons: Limited to 1GbE on access ports (no multi-gigabit ports like 9300 series); Only 4× 10GbE uplinks may bottleneck high-density device deployments; Single power supply (no redundancy option); Requires IOS XE licensing and ongoing maintenance; Smaller switching capacity (136 Gbps) compared to flagship 9300/9400 platforms; PoE+ power budget (370W) splits across 24 ports, limiting simultaneous high-power device connections
- Est. Price: $8,500 - $11,500
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 268 Mpps
- Ports: 16x Gigabit Ethernet PoE + 2x 10G SFP+ uplink
- PoE Budget: 240W total
- Layer: L3 (Managed/Routing)
- Stacking Support: Yes, stackable via stacking ports
- Max Power Consumption: 400W
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
- Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: 240W PoE budget for high device density; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity; Layer 3 routing capabilities for VLAN and inter-subnet management; Centralized UniFi controller integration with intuitive dashboard; Stackable design for scalable network growth; Fanless or near-silent operation; Enterprise-grade build quality in compact form factor
- ✘ Cons: Requires UniFi Controller for advanced management features (standalone mode is limited); Higher initial cost compared to unmanaged switches; Limited to 10G uplinks rather than 40G or higher bandwidth options; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; No console port for legacy terminal-based management; PoE budget may be insufficient for very high-density deployments with power-hungry APs
- Est. Price: $899 - $1,399