Cisco Catalyst C9200-48P High-Density PoE+ Modular Access Switch
Why choose Cisco Catalyst C9200-48P?
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-48P is a 48-port full PoE+ enterprise access switch designed for high-density campus networks, enterprise offices, smart buildings, and surveillance deployments.
It provides 48 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ ports, delivering up to 30W per port, making it ideal for powering Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT devices at scale.
With a modular uplink architecture, it supports 1G and 10G uplinks, enabling flexible aggregation to distribution or core layers. Combined with StackWise-160, it ensures high availability and scalability for growing enterprise environments.
Available with Network Essentials (cost-effective) and Network Advantage (advanced routing & segmentation) licenses, the C9200-48P fits both SMB deployments and large enterprise campus networks.
Overview
Built for environments requiring maximum PoE density + reliability + scalability:
Typical deployment scenarios:
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Enterprise campus access layer
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High-density Wi-Fi 6 / 6E AP deployments
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IP surveillance & security camera networks
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Corporate office floors (full VoIP deployment)
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Smart building & IoT infrastructure
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Retail chains and POS systems
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Healthcare and hospital access networks
Highlights
1. 48 Full PoE+ Ports for High-Density Deployments
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48 1G RJ-45 PoE+ ports
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Up to 30W per port
Ideal for:
2. Flexible Modular Uplinks (1G / 10G)
Supports:
Enables:
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Core aggregation
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Data center uplinks
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Campus distribution
⚠ Note: 25G / 40G uplink modules are NOT supported on C9200 non-mGig models.
3. Scalable PoE Budget for Enterprise Deployments
Supports:
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High-density Wi-Fi 6 AP environments
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Full 48-port IP phone deployments
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Large camera installations
4. High Performance Switching & Low Latency
Benefits:
5. StackWise-160 High Availability
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Up to 8 switches per stack
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160 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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NSF/SSO failover (<50 ms)
Ideal for:
6. Enterprise Hardware Design (FRU)
Compared to C9200L:
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Higher resilience
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Easier maintenance
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Reduced downtime
7. Network Essentials
8. Network Advantage
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Advanced routing (EIGRP, IS-IS, full OSPF)
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VRF / VXLAN / LISP / SGT segmentation
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SD-Access support
⚠ Note: BGP routing is NOT supported on standard C9200 models.
9. Enterprise-Grade Security
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AES-128 MACsec encryption
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802.1X authentication
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DHCP Snooping / DAI / IP Source Guard
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Secure Boot + Trust Anchor
Protects:
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Enterprise LAN
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Retail payment systems
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IoT environments
10. Cisco E-LLW Warranty
Enterprise lifecycle assurance
Recommended Accessories
| Product Type |
Model |
Description |
Use Case |
| Network Module |
C9200-NM-4G |
41G SFP module |
Standard uplink |
| Network Module |
C9200-NM-4X |
41/10G SFP+ module |
10G aggregation |
| Power Supply |
PWR-C6-1KWAC |
1000W AC PSU |
Default (740W PoE) |
| Power Supply |
PWR-C6-1KWAC (Secondary) |
Redundant PSU |
1440W PoE |
| Fan |
FAN-T2= |
FRU fan tray |
Hot-swap cooling |
| Stacking |
C9200-STACK-KIT= |
StackWise-160 kit |
160 Gbps stacking |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature |
C9200-48P |
C9200-24P |
C9200L-48P-4G |
| Ports |
48 PoE+ |
24 PoE+ |
48 PoE+ |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
128 Gbps |
Lower |
| PoE Budget |
740W / 1440W |
370W / 740W |
Lower |
| Uplink |
Modular |
Modular |
Fixed |
| Stacking |
160 Gbps |
160 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
| Fans |
FRU |
FRU |
Fixed |
| Virtual Networks |
4 (Advantage) |
4 (Advantage) |
1 only |
| Best Use |
High-density enterprise |
Medium access |
Budget |
Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Value |
Technical Value / Use Case |
| Model |
C9200-48P |
High-density access switch |
| Ports |
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
Endpoint connectivity |
| Uplink |
Modular (4G / 4X) |
Flexible expansion |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
High throughput |
| Forwarding Rate |
130.95 Mpps |
Wire-speed performance |
| Packet Buffer |
6 MB |
Burst traffic handling |
| PoE Budget |
740W / 1440W |
Enterprise power scaling |
| Power Supply |
PWR-C6-1KWAC |
Default 1000W PSU |
| Stacking |
160 Gbps |
Scalable architecture |
| DRAM / Flash |
4 GB / 4 GB |
Stable operation |
| MAC Table |
32,000 |
Large network scale |
| IPv4 Routes |
14,000 (10K direct + 4K indirect) |
Routing capability |
| IPv6 Routes |
2,000 |
Future-ready |
| OSPF Routes |
Up to 1000 (Essentials) |
License limitation |
| Virtual Networks |
Essentials: Not supported |
Requires Advantage |
| Fans |
FRU redundant |
Hot-swappable |
| Dimensions |
1.7317.513.8 |
Rack mount |
| Weight |
12.12 lb (5.5 kg) |
Deployment planning |
| MTBF |
375,570 hours |
High reliability |
| Operating Temp |
-5°C to 45°C |
Enterprise environment |