Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-Port PoE+ Switch – 4 × 10G – Network Essentials

Description

The Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-Port PoE+ is an enterprise access-layer switch designed to provide dependable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, Power over Ethernet, high-speed uplinks, and simplified network management for branch offices and campus environments.

The C9200L-48P-4X-E configuration provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, four fixed 10G uplink ports, and the Cisco Network Essentials software license. Cisco identifies this model as a stackable 48-port PoE+ switch with four fixed 10G uplinks and support for StackWise-80.

With full PoE+ capability, the switch can deliver up to 30W per PoE+ port, making it suitable for powering compatible IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and other network-connected devices without requiring a separate electrical connection at each endpoint.

Key Features

• 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
• Full PoE+ support across the access ports
• Up to 30W PoE+ per port for compatible powered devices
• 4 × fixed 10G uplink ports
• Network Essentials software license
• StackWise-80 stacking capability
• Cisco IOS XE operating system
• UADP 2.0 mini ASIC architecture
• Designed for branch offices and enterprise access networks
• Supports wired and wireless network convergence
• Suitable for IP phones, wireless APs, IP cameras, computers, and other PoE devices
• Fixed fans and two power-supply slots on the C9200L platform

48-Port Gigabit Connectivity

The switch provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, giving organizations a high-density platform for connecting users and network devices. Each port supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet, allowing the switch to accommodate a mixture of legacy Fast Ethernet devices and modern Gigabit endpoints.

This makes the Catalyst 9200L suitable for office floors, classrooms, retail locations, healthcare environments, branch offices, and other locations requiring a large number of wired network connections.

Integrated PoE+

Full PoE+ capability allows the switch to provide both network connectivity and electrical power to compatible devices over Ethernet cabling.

With support for 30W PoE+, the switch can be deployed for devices such as:

• IP telephones
• Wireless access points
• IP surveillance cameras
• Video-conferencing endpoints
• IoT devices
• Network sensors
• Other IEEE PoE/PoE+ powered equipment

Cisco lists the C9200L full-PoE+ models as providing 30W PoE+ capability across the supported access ports.

This simplifies deployment by reducing the need for individual power adapters and electrical outlets at the network edge.

Four 10G Fixed Uplinks

The C9200L-48P-4X-E includes four fixed 10G uplink interfaces, providing higher-speed connectivity between the access switch and aggregation, distribution, core, or other high-bandwidth network infrastructure.

The 10G uplinks are particularly useful in environments where 48 Gigabit access ports aggregate substantial traffic toward servers, storage systems, wireless infrastructure, or the network core.

StackWise-80

The Catalyst 9200L platform supports StackWise-80, allowing compatible switches to be stacked to simplify management and provide increased scalability. Cisco identifies the C9200L-48P-4X-E as supporting StackWise-80.

Stacking can help organizations manage multiple switches as a unified system rather than treating each physical unit as an entirely separate device.

Cisco IOS XE Platform

The Catalyst 9200 Series runs Cisco IOS XE, providing a modern software foundation with programmability and automation capabilities. Cisco describes the Catalyst 9200 platform as combining IOS XE programmability with its UADP ASIC architecture.

This makes the platform suitable for organizations looking to integrate access switching into broader enterprise network-management and automation strategies.

Network Essentials License

This configuration is supplied with the Cisco Network Essentials software license.

Network Essentials provides the foundational capabilities required for enterprise access switching and is positioned as the base licensing level for Catalyst 9200 deployments. The exact software features available depend on the installed Cisco IOS XE release and applicable licensing terms.

Enterprise Network Security and Resiliency

The Catalyst 9200 family is designed with enterprise security and resiliency in mind. Cisco highlights hardware and software security features intended to protect network infrastructure and data, along with platform features designed to maintain network availability.

The platform also provides hardware features such as redundant power-supply support on C9200L models, helping organizations design more resilient access-layer deployments.

Ideal Applications

The Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-Port PoE+ is well suited for:

• Enterprise branch offices
• Campus access networks
• Corporate office networks
• IP telephone deployments
• Wireless LAN infrastructure
• PoE security-camera networks
• Small and medium-sized business networks
• Retail and hospitality environments
• Education facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Building and facility networks
• IoT and connected-device deployments

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on Cisco documentation for the C9200L-48P-4X-E configuration.

Benefits for Business Networks

High-Density Access

With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the switch can connect a large number of users and network devices from a single access-layer unit.

Simplified PoE Deployment

PoE+ eliminates the need for separate local power connections for many compatible network endpoints.

High-Speed Network Uplinks

Four fixed 10G uplinks provide substantial upstream bandwidth for connecting the access layer to aggregation or core infrastructure.

Scalable Architecture

StackWise-80 provides a mechanism for scaling compatible Catalyst 9200L switches while simplifying operational management.

Enterprise-Grade Platform

Cisco IOS XE, UADP ASIC architecture, security capabilities, and resilient hardware options make the Catalyst 9200L a strong foundation for enterprise access networks.

Product Summary

The Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-Port PoE+ with 4 × 10G uplinks and Network Essentials is a high-density enterprise access switch designed for reliable wired connectivity and PoE deployment. Its combination of 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, four 10G fixed uplinks, StackWise-80 support, Cisco IOS XE, and Network Essentials licensing makes it suitable for modern branch and campus networks requiring scalable, secure, and manageable access infrastructure.

Product Category: Networking → Network Switches → Managed Ethernet Switches
Brand: Cisco
Series: Catalyst 9200L
Model: C9200L-48P-4X-E
Port Configuration: 48 × 1G PoE+ + 4 × 10G uplinks
License: Network Essentials
Primary Use: Enterprise, Branch & Campus Access Networking