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Primary Device

Cisco C9200L-48T-4G
Cisco C9200L-48T-4G
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 408 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 305 Mpps
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 1GbE RJ-45 + 4 u00d7 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 1,440W
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 9 units)
  • Power Consumption: 150-180W typical
  • Throughput per Port (1GbE): 1 Gbps
  • Throughput per Port (10GbE): 10 Gbps

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade 408 Gbps switching capacity with proven reliability; Flexible uplink architecture with 4 × 10GbE ports for scalable core connectivity; Comprehensive PoE support (1,440W) enabling consolidation of IP phones, cameras, and APs; Stack-capable (up to 9 units) for simplified management and redundancy without additional management overhead; Advanced Layer 3 routing and VLAN capabilities with modern security features; Wide ecosystem support and industry adoption across Fortune 500 deployments
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($9,500–$14,500) creates significant procurement and budget barriers for smaller organizations; Steeper learning curve requiring dedicated IT expertise for optimal configuration and ongoing management; Fixed 1GbE access port density may create bottlenecks in high-density IoT or security camera deployments; Significant power consumption (150–180W+) adds ongoing operational costs at scale; Limited upgrade path if throughput needs exceed 408 Gbps without forking-lift replacement; Requires Cisco SmartNet licensing for production support and security updates
  • Est. Price: $9,500 - $14,500

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 565.44 Mpps
  • Ports: (28) 10G SFP+, (4) 25G SFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Hardware Stacking)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Features Etherlighting™ for visual port/VLAN management, 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backbone, Full Layer 3 switching capabilities, Fanless silent operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price premium for Etherlighting compared to Pro Aggregation, requires expensive SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers, no dedicated hardware stacking ports.
  • Est. Price: $949 - $999

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