Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series
Value access switching for the wiring closet. Fixed-configuration Catalyst 9200 and 9200L switches bring Catalyst-grade reliability and IOS XE to branch, classroom, and clinic access at a cost-efficient price per port.
The Catalyst 9200 is the value access member of the Catalyst 9000 family. It connects phones, laptops, cameras, and access points at the edge without paying for headroom a small closet will never use, while keeping the same IOS XE operating model as the rest of the line. It is a strong fit for branches, education, and healthcare access where you deploy many identical switches and need predictable, supportable Cisco access. We size the PoE budget against your access points so power is not what runs out first.
Why Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series
- Fixed 24/48-port access, copper or multigigabit, PoE/PoE+ or data-only.
- StackWise stacking for resilience and single-pane management.
- Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 with core security and segmentation.
- Right-sized for distributed sites where cost per port matters most.
What the platform brings
UADP 2.0 Mini ASIC with programmable pipeline
Every Catalyst 9200 uses the UADP 2.0 Mini ASIC with an integrated CPU. The programmable pipeline and micro-engine support template-based allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, ACL, and QoS entries, giving the platform investment protection for future features.
StackWise-160 and StackWise-80 backplane stacking
Modular C9200 models stack at up to 160 Gbps with StackWise-160, and fixed C9200L models stack at up to 80 Gbps with StackWise-80. Up to eight members form a single virtual switch with one control and management plane, supporting up to 384 access ports. Compact C9200CX models do not stack.
Full PoE+ with Perpetual and Fast PoE
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ delivers up to 30W per port on as many as 48 ports, with power allocation scaling up to 1440W. C9200CX mGig models add IEEE 802.3bt Class 6 and Cisco UPOE at up to 60W per port. Perpetual PoE keeps endpoints powered through a switch reload, and Fast PoE restarts power before the OS fully loads.
MACsec encryption and policy-based segmentation
Line-rate MACsec protects data in transit using AES-128 on C9200 and C9200L models and AES-256 on C9200CX models. The platform is an entry point for Cisco SD-Access, supporting group-based segmentation, SGT, and VXLAN with the Network Advantage tier.
Hardware and power redundancy with sub-50ms SSO
C9200 and C9200L models accept dual field-replaceable power supplies and dual fans for redundancy, with C9200 fans also field-replaceable. The platform delivers stateful switchover (SSO) with sub-50-ms failover and cross-stack EtherChannel for high availability across stack members.
Cisco IOS XE with cloud, on-prem, and CLI management
The switches run Cisco IOS XE with open APIs over NETCONF and RESTCONF using YANG data models, plus model-driven streaming telemetry. Operators can manage with CLI, Cisco Catalyst Center on-premises, or migrate to the Meraki dashboard for cloud management and monitoring, with cold patching for critical fixes between maintenance releases.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series by the numbers
- Switch ASIC
- UADP 2.0 Mini with integrated CPU
- Form factors
- Modular (C9200), fixed-uplink (C9200L), compact fanless (C9200CX)
- Switching capacity
- Up to 400 Gbps (C9200-48PXG); up to 580 Gbps with stacking
- Forwarding rate
- Up to 297.61 Mpps (64-byte packets)
- Stacking bandwidth
- Up to 160 Gbps (StackWise-160); 80 Gbps on C9200L (StackWise-80)
- Stack members / access ports
- Up to 8 members, up to 384 access ports
- PoE
- 802.3at PoE+ up to 30W/port; up to 1440W per switch; 802.3bt Class 6 / UPOE 60W on C9200CX mGig
- MACsec encryption
- AES-128 (C9200, C9200L); AES-256 (C9200CX)
- MAC addresses
- 32,000 (C9200/C9200CX); 16,000 (C9200L)
- Memory
- Up to 4 GB DRAM, 4 GB flash (8 GB flash on C9200CX); jumbo frames 9198 bytes
Figures are from the published family data sheet and vary by model and configuration. Confirm exact specs for your SKUs in a validated quote.
Find the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series model that fits
Compare the models in this family. Open any datasheet to read the full specs right here.
Fixed access
Catalyst 9200
Full-feature value access.
- 24 or 48 ports
- PoE+, mGig, or data-only options
- StackWise stacking
- Modular 1/10/25G uplinks
Catalyst 9200L
Streamlined fixed-uplink access.
- 24 or 48 ports
- Fixed 1/10/25G uplinks
- PoE+ options
- Lowest cost per port
Compact
Catalyst 9200CX
Compact, fanless deployments.
- Compact form factor
- Flexible mounting
- Quiet, space-constrained sites
Datasheets & guides
Built for deployments like these
- Cost-effective branch-office and campus access layer with full PoE+ for IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT endpoints
- Stacked wiring-closet deployment of up to eight switches managed as a single virtual switch with up to 384 access ports
- Entry-level Cisco SD-Access fabric edge with policy-based segmentation managed through Catalyst Center and Identity Services Engine
- Cloud-managed access switching where C9200L-M and IOS XE models are onboarded to the Meraki dashboard for centralized monitoring and configuration
- Space-constrained or fanless locations using compact C9200CX models with UPOE, mGig uplinks, and HVDC or DC power options
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series questions, answered
What is the difference between the C9200, C9200L, and C9200CX models?
C9200 are modular-uplink models with field-replaceable power supplies and fans, StackWise-160 stacking at 160 Gbps, and up to 32 virtual networks for SD-Access. C9200L are fixed-uplink models with fixed-redundant fans and StackWise-80 stacking at 80 Gbps. C9200CX are compact, fanless models powered by an internal fixed supply or optional adapters; they do not stack but add AES-256 MACsec and 802.3bt Class 6 / UPOE up to 60W on mGig SKUs.
How many switches can I stack and how much bandwidth does stacking provide?
You can stack up to eight switches as a single virtual switch with one control and management plane, supporting up to 384 access ports. Modular C9200 models stack at up to 160 Gbps using StackWise-160, and fixed C9200L models stack at up to 80 Gbps using StackWise-80. Mixed stacking is not supported, so you cannot stack C9200L with C9200 models, and C9200CX models do not support stacking.
How much PoE power is available and does it survive a reboot?
The Catalyst 9200 supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W per port across as many as 48 ports, with total PoE budget scaling up to 1440W when a second power supply is installed. Perpetual PoE maintains power to connected devices during a switch reload, which matters for medical and IoT endpoints, and Fast PoE begins delivering power on restart before the operating system fully loads.
What warranty and software release does the Catalyst 9200 require?
The switches ship with a Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) that includes Next-Business-Day replacement hardware where available and 90 days of 8x5 TAC support, lasting as long as the original customer owns the product. The platform runs Cisco IOS XE Release 16.9.2 or later, with basic BGP support on C9200CX added in IOS XE 17.13.1.
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