✔ Pros:Full 2.5G multi-gigabit support on all 24 access ports; robust 60Gbps uplink capacity via 6x 10G SFP+ ports; fanless design for silent operation; native FortiLink integration for centralized management via FortiGate.
✘ Cons:Non-PoE model (requires FPOE variant for power); advanced L3 features like OSPF/BGP require a separate license; lacks hardware-based MC-LAG support found in higher-tier models.
Est. Price:
$1,130 - $1,504
Compare Against
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 392 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 292 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports (10/100/1000 or mGig), with modular or fixed uplinks
PoE Budget: Up to 1440W (PoE+ supported)
Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3)
Stacking support: StackWise-160 (160 Gbps) or StackWise-80 (80 Gbps)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Runs modern IOS XE; Support for Full PoE+ (up to 1440W); High availability with field-replaceable power supplies and fans on modular models; Integrated security with MACsec-128 and SD-Access compatibility.
✘ Cons:Licensing model (DNA subscriptions) can be costly; StackWise modules and cables are sold separately; C9200L variants lack modular uplink flexibility.