Cisco C9200L-48PXG-4X-A | Catalyst 9200L 48-Port Switch, 12x mGig + 36x 1G PoE+, 740W, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between Network Advantage and Network Essentials licensing?
A: Network Advantage includes full Layer 3 routing capabilities such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, and VRF-Lite for advanced enterprise deployments. Network Essentials provides Layer 2 switching with limited Layer 3 features like routed access with up to 1,000 routes. The C9200L-48PXG-4X-A ships with Network Advantage licensing.

Q: Does this switch support stacking out of the box?
A: No, the C9200L series does not include stacking ports by default. You must purchase the C9200L-STACK-KIT separately for each switch you plan to stack. The kit includes two stacking adapters and a 0.5m cable. StackWise-80 provides 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth and supports up to 8 switches in a stack.

Q: Can I mix this switch with other Catalyst models in a stack?
A: No, mixed stacking is not supported. You cannot stack C9200L models with modular C9200 models or with older Catalyst switches like the 2960-X or 3850 series. Stacks must consist exclusively of compatible C9200L models.

Q: What is the total PoE budget and how many ports support multigigabit speeds?
A: The switch provides 740W PoE+ budget with the default PWR-C5-1KWAC power supply, expandable to 1440W with an optional secondary supply. It features 12 multigigabit ports supporting 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds, ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, plus 36 additional Gigabit PoE+ ports, all supporting up to 30W per port.

Q: Is this switch compatible with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access?
A: Yes, the C9200L-48PXG-4X-A is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management, automation, and assurance. It supports SD-Access deployments with features like MACsec encryption, TrustSec segmentation, and programmability via the UADP 2.0 ASIC and IOS XE software platform.