Description

Cisco C9200L-24T-4X-E – Catalyst 9200L 24-Port Data Only, SFP+, Base Switch

The Cisco C9200L-24T-4X-E, first and foremost, is a specific model within the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series of switches. Indeed, these switches are designed for enterprise-class access, particularly for simplified branch and mid-sized network deployments.

To begin with, here’s a breakdown of what the model name signifies and its key features:

Firstly, “C9200L” indicates it’s part of the Catalyst 9200L series, which means these are fixed uplink models, as opposed to modular uplinks found in the C9200 series. Furthermore, “24T” signifies it has 24 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) data ports; typically, “T” refers to copper twisted-pair ports, distinct from “P” for PoE+. Additionally, “4X” denotes 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) SFP+ fixed uplinks. Finally, “E” signifies that it comes with Network Essentials software. In this context, Cisco offers different software licenses (Essentials and Advantage) that determine the feature set and capabilities of the switch.

In terms of connectivity, it offers 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) data ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ fixed uplinks. Regarding performance, the Switching Capacity is 128 Gbps, though it’s often listed as 68 Gbps for some configurations; however, 128 Gbps is for full duplex. Moreover, its Forwarding Rate is 190.4 Mpps. As previously mentioned, the software is Cisco Network Essentials.

Pertaining to scalability, it supports StackWise-80 for stacking bandwidth up to 80 Gbps. Crucially, it’s important to note that fixed (C9200L) models cannot be stacked with modular (C9200) models or other Catalyst switches. Concerning power, it comes with a default primary AC power supply (PWR-C5-125WAC) and furthermore supports redundant power supply options.

On the security front, it includes advanced security features such as AES-128 MACsec encryption, policy-based segmentation, and trustworthy systems.

Therefore, the C9200L-24T-4X-E is ideal for organizations looking for a cost-effective and reliable access layer switch for their branch offices or mid-sized enterprise networks. Consequently, it provides essential networking features, strong security, and the ability to scale with stacking, all the while simplifying IT operations through Cisco’s intent-based networking capabilities.

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