Product Overview
The Cisco C9200-48P-E is a stackable enterprise-grade access switch from the Catalyst 9200 Series, offering 48 full Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Gigabit Ethernet ports. Designed for secure, scalable access layer deployments, it includes modular uplinks and supports Cisco’s Network Essentials license, providing Layer 2 and essential Layer 3 features for campus and branch networks.
Product Details
Built with simplicity, security, and resiliency in mind, the C9200-48P-E delivers enterprise-class performance with hardware redundancy, advanced security, and full automation capabilities. It supports up to 740W PoE power budget, suitable for powering access points, IP phones, and IoT devices. The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE and supports stacking with Cisco StackPower and StackWise-160 technologies for high availability and scalability.
Key Features
48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports (802.3at compliant)
Modular uplinks: 4x 1G or 4x 10G (via uplink module, sold separately)
PoE budget: Up to 740W total
Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 support (static routing, RIP, OSPF stub)
Network Essentials license included
StackWise-160 and StackPower support
Enhanced security: 802.1X, DHCP snooping, TrustSec
Cisco IOS XE with programmability and telemetry
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model Number | C9200-48P-E |
| Ethernet Ports | 48x 1G PoE+ (RJ-45) |
| Uplink Options | Modular (4x 1G or 4x 10G) |
| PoE Budget | Up to 740W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| StackWise-160 | Supported (up to 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth) |
| StackPower | Supported |
| Redundancy | Optional dual power supplies and fans |
| Software License | Network Essentials |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | PoE Support | License Type | Uplink Type | Use Case |
| C9200-48P-E | 48x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Network Essentials | Modular (1G/10G) | Secure access layer switching |
| C9200-48P-A | 48x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Network Advantage | Modular | Advanced Layer 3 access switch |
| C9200-48T-E | 48x 1G (non-PoE) | No | Network Essentials | Modular | Budget-friendly access solution |
| C9200-24P-E | 24x 1G PoE+ | Yes | Network Essentials | Modular | Smaller access deployments |
