Cisco Catalyst 9200: Data Sheet

April 15, 2026·3 min read·578 words

The Cisco Catalyst 9200 is Cisco's entry-level IOS-XE access switch, designed for SMBs, bank branches, remote offices, and educational institutions. It is more affordable than the Catalyst 9300 but lacks advanced stacking and the full range of ETA/SD-Access features. This comprehensive data sheet will help you choose between the C9200 and C9300.

Positioning and key differences from the C9300

No ETA (Encrypted Traffic Analytics)
No 256-bit MACsec (128-bit only)
StackWise-160 stacking (160 Gbps) instead of StackWise-480
Fixed, non-replaceable uplink module
No sampled NetFlow; only basic Flexible NetFlow
Up to 8 switches per stack (as with the C9300)
DNA Essentials/Advantage licenses only (no Premier)

Product range and part numbers

Catalyst 9200 (fixed chassis)

C9200-24T-E: 24×1G + 4×1G SFP uplinks, without PoE, Network Essentials — €1,890 excluding VAT
C9200-24P-E: 24×1G PoE+ 370W + 4×1G SFP — €2,450 excluding VAT
C9200-48T-E: 48×1G + 4×1G SFP — €2,190 excluding VAT
C9200-48P-E: 48×1G PoE+ 740W + 4×1G SFP — €3,290 excluding VAT
C9200-48PL-E: 48×1G with only 30 PoE+ ports (partial PoE) — €2,790 excluding VAT
C9200-24P-4X-E: 24 PoE+ ports + 4×10G SFP+ uplinks — €2,890 excluding VAT
C9200-48P-4X-E: 48 PoE+ ports + 4×10G SFP+ uplinks — €3,890 excluding VAT

Catalyst 9200L (streamlined version)

C9200L-24T-4G-E: 24×1G + 4×1G SFP — €1,490 excluding VAT
C9200L-48P-4X-E: 48×1G PoE+ + 4×10G SFP+ — €3,290 excluding VAT
C9200L limitations: no StackWise stacking; StackWise-80 (80 Gbps) only, with up to 8 switches

Technical specifications

CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Memory: 2 GB DRAM, 4 GB flash
Switching capacity: 128 Gbps (C9200-48T)
Forwarding rate: 95 Mpps
MAC addresses: 16,000 (vs. 32,000 on the C9300)
VLANs: 4094
IPv4 routing table: 11,000 entries
QoS: 8 queues per port
Power supply: 1 internal PSU + 1 optional external redundant PSU

PoE: power budget and planning

The C9200 provides standard 802.3at PoE+ (30W maximum per port) but does not support UPOE (60W). It is incompatible with certain high-end WiFi 6E APs (CW9176/9178).

C9200-24P-E with a 370W budget: suitable for 12-15 WiFi 6 APs or 24 IP phones
C9200-48P-E with a 740W budget: suitable for 24 WiFi 6 APs + 20 phones
If you plan to deploy WiFi 6E APs or UPOE devices, upgrade to the C9300-48U

Licenses

The C9200 supports only Network Essentials (NE) and Network Advantage (NA), with or without DNA Essentials/Advantage. DNA Premier is not available.

NE included for 3 years: €0 (manufacturer's price)
NA upgrade: €490 excluding VAT/3 years (required for OSPF/EIGRP/BGP)
DNA Essentials: €290 excluding VAT/3 years (basic ThousandEyes telemetry)
DNA Advantage: €690 excluding VAT/3 years (Cisco DNA Center Assurance)

Use-case decision tree

Bank branch with 20-60 workstations and IP phones: C9200-24P or C9200-48P
Primary school with 30 classrooms and WiFi 6 APs: 2× stacked C9200-48P-4X switches
Medical practice with 10 workstations: C9200L-24T-4G (without PoE) + APs powered by external PoE injectors
Industrial site with IP cameras + IoT sensors: C9200-48P-4X (10G uplinks)
If you require SD-Access, ETA, or 256-bit MACsec, upgrade to the C9300

3-year TCO for 100 users

Budget option: 2× C9200-48P-E + NE: €6,580 excluding VAT + €0 license fee = €6,580 excluding VAT
Recommended option: 2× C9200-48P-4X-E + NA + DNA Essentials: €9,160 excluding VAT
Premium option: 2× C9300-48P + NE + DNA Essentials: €10,620 excluding VAT
3-year SmartNet SNTC: +€2,800 excluding VAT (recommended option)

Order from OPTINOC

OPTINOC supplies new, genuine Catalyst 9200/9200L switches with preactivated Network Essentials licenses. Initial configuration is included at no extra charge (VLANs, stacking, and trunk uplinks). Receive a quote covering the PoE budget, stack cables, and SmartNet within 2 hours.