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
Compare Against
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps - 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 190.4 Mpps - 261.9 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000 (Data or PoE+); Fixed or Modular Uplinks (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G)
Stacking support: StackWise-160 (Modular) / StackWise-80 (Fixed); up to 8 units
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade security with MACsec-128 encryption; high resiliency with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans; supports Perpetual PoE for uninterrupted power during reboots; integrated Cisco DNA center and Meraki dashboard management.
✘ Cons:Significant price premium over predecessor models (2960-X); mandatory Cisco DNA subscription required for advanced software features; L-series (C9200L) models have fixed fans and limited stacking bandwidth.