Primary Device
Cisco C9200L-48T-4G
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 154.76 Mpps
- Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Data), 4 x 1G fixed SFP uplinks
- PoE Budget: N/A (Data-only model)
- Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3 (Essentials or Advantage licenses)
- Stacking support: StackWise-80 (up to 80 Gbps bandwidth; requires optional stacking kit)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Enterprise-class security features including AES-128 MACsec encryption and Cisco Trustworthy Solutions; High resiliency with support for dual redundant power supplies and field-replaceable fans; Operational simplicity through stacking support and Cisco DNA Center management capability
- ✘ Cons: Does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE), limiting its use for powering APs or IP phones; Mandatory Cisco DNA software subscription significantly increases the total cost of ownership; Fixed 1G uplinks lack the flexibility and future-proofing of modular uplink models
- Est. Price: $1,050 - $3,717
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