Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P 24-Port PoE+ Switch with Modular Uplinks, StackWise-160, Essentials & Advantage

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P is a modular uplink enterprise access switch designed for branch offices, campus edge networks, retail chains, and high-density PoE deployments.

It provides 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports (up to 30W per port) and supports interchangeable uplink modules (1G / 10G), enabling flexible network expansion without hardware replacement.

Powered by Cisco's UADP 2.0 ASIC, the switch delivers 128 Gbps switching capacity and 95.23 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring wire-speed throughput with ultra-low latency, even under burst traffic conditions.

With StackWise-160, FRU redundant hardware, and support for up to 4 Virtual Networks, the C9200-24P is ideal for:

• Enterprise campus access layer

• Retail stores & chain deployments

• Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 5 access point aggregation

• IP surveillance (CCTV) systems

• VoIP phone networks

• Smart office & IoT environments

Unlike fixed-uplink models, the C9200-24P offers true modular architecture, allowing IT teams and resellers to deploy a single hardware platform adaptable to multiple network scenarios.

Highlights

1. 24 Gigabit PoE+ Access Ports

• 10/100/1000 autosensing RJ-45

• Up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at)

• Ideal for:

  • Wireless AP (Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6)

  • IP cameras

  • VoIP phones

  • IoT endpoints

2. Flexible PoE Power Deployment

• 370W PoE budget (single PSU: PWR-C6-600WAC)

• Up to 740W PoE (dual PSU configuration)

Ensures accurate power planning for:

• SMB office deployments

• Retail + surveillance systems

• Enterprise edge environments

3. Modular Uplink Architecture (Core Advantage)

Supports interchangeable uplink modules:

• C9200-NM-4G: 4 x 1G uplinks

• C9200-NM-4X: 4 x 10G uplinks

Perfect for:

• Gradual bandwidth upgrades

• Aggregation to core switches

• Future-proof infrastructure

4. High Performance + Ultra-Low Latency Design

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 95.23 Mpps

• Packet Buffer: 6 MB

Engineering advantages:

• Handles burst traffic without packet loss

• Reduces congestion in high-density environments

• Ensures ultra-low latency for voice, video, and real-time apps

5. StackWise-160 High Availability

• Up to 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth

• Up to 8 switches per stack

• Sub-50 ms failover

• Cross-stack EtherChannel

6. Enterprise Hardware Redundancy (FRU Design)

• Field-replaceable redundant fans (FRU)

• Redundant power supply support

Key difference vs C9200L:

• No downtime maintenance

• Enterprise-grade reliability

7. Advanced Network Virtualization

• Supports up to 4 Virtual Networks (VN) in SD-Access

Critical for:

• Multi-tenant enterprise networks

• Department isolation (HR / Finance / Guest)

• Large campus segmentation

Note: C9200L models are limited to 1 Virtual Network only

8. Enterprise-Grade Security

• AES-128 MACsec encryption

• Secure Boot + Trust Anchor

• 802.1X authentication

• DHCP Snooping / DAI / IP Source Guard

• Scalable ACLs

9. Flexible Management & Automation

• CLI, Web UI, SNMP

• NETCONF / RESTCONF

• Plug and Play (PnP)

• Cisco DNA Center integration

• Meraki Dashboard support

Software Capability (Essentials vs Advantage)

1. Network Essentials

• Layer 2 + basic Layer 3

• Static routing

• OSPF (limited scale)

• EIGRP Stub

• PIM Stub

Best for SMB / branch deployments

2. Network Advantage

• Full EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS

• Advanced multicast (MSDP, BSR)

• VRF, VXLAN, LISP, SGT

• SD-Access fabric

Note: BGP is not supported on standard C9200 (only C9200CX compact models).

Recommended Accessories

1. Network Modules

2. Power Supply

Comparison with Similar Models

Specifications

Why Choose Cisco C9200-24P (Channel Value & ROI)?

• Modular design = single SKU covers multiple projects

• Lower inventory risk for resellers

• Faster delivery for end customers

• Adaptable for SMB Enterprise scaling

• Ideal for local stock & rapid deployment scenarios

Perfect for:

• IT distributors

• system integrators

• enterprise procurement teams

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