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
Ubiquiti USW-Enterprise-24-PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 124 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 92.25 Mpps
- Ports: 12x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+, 12x 1GbE RJ45 PoE+, 2x 10G SFP+
- PoE Budget: 400W
- Layer: Layer 3
- Stacking support: No (Redundant Power via USP-RPS)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: High-speed 2.5G connectivity ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks prevent core network bottlenecks; Integrated Layer 3 routing features for improved network efficiency; 1.3 inch LCM color touchscreen with AR port management
- ✘ Cons: Lacks PoE++ (802.3bt) support for high-power devices; Only half of the RJ45 ports (12/24) support 2.5G speeds; Active cooling fans may be audible in silent office environments; Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit PoE switches
- Est. Price: $799 - $849