Q1: What is the main difference between the Cisco C9200-24T-A and the C9200L-24T-4G-A?
A: The C9200-24T-A is a true modular enterprise switch. It features Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) redundant cooling fans, an interchangeable uplink slot for 1G or 10G modules, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and hardware support for up to 4 Virtual Networks in SD-Access. The C9200L series uses fixed fans, fixed uplinks, and supports only 1 Virtual Network.
Q2: Does the C9200-24T-A provide Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No. The "T" designation indicates a data-only switch designed for standard wired connectivity. It does not provide PoE. For powering VoIP phones or wireless access points, the C9200-24P-A model should be selected instead.
Q3: What features are unlocked by the Network Advantage license?
A: The Advantage license transforms this switch into a powerful edge routing platform. It enables full enterprise routing protocols such as EIGRP, IS-IS, and Full OSPF, advanced multicast capabilities including MSDP and BSR, and segmentation technologies like VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT for zero-trust architectures.
Q4: How many Virtual Networks does this switch support for SD-Access?
A: With the Network Advantage license, the C9200-24T-A supports up to 4 Virtual Networks, enabling secure segmentation of multiple enterprise departments on a single physical switch infrastructure.
Q5: Which uplink network modules can be used with this model?
A: It supports the C9200-NM-4G module (four 1G SFP ports) and the C9200-NM-4X module (four 1/10G SFP+ ports), providing flexible uplink scalability.
Q6: Can I install a 25G or 40G uplink module?
A: No. The 25G (C9200-NM-2Y) and 40G (C9200-NM-2Q) modules are only supported on Catalyst 9200 Multigigabit (PXG) models and are not compatible with this switch.
Q7: Does the C9200-24T-A support BGP routing?
A: No. BGP is not supported on Catalyst 9200 or 9200L series switches, even with the Network Advantage license. It is only available on the compact C9200CX series.
Q8: What power supply is included with this switch?
A: It ships with a 125W AC primary power supply (PWR-C6-125WAC), optimized for efficient data-only operation. A second 125W PSU can be added for power redundancy.
Q9: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable (FRU)?
A: Yes. It includes FRU redundant cooling fans (FAN-T2=), allowing hot-swapping of failed fans without downtime.
Q10: What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for this model?
A: The C9200-24T-A has an MTBF of 587,800 hours, reflecting high reliability due to reduced thermal load from the absence of PoE circuitry.
Q11: Can I stack the C9200-24T-A with C9200L switches?
A: No. Mixed stacking is not supported. Modular C9200 switches can only stack with other modular C9200 switches using StackWise-160 and matching configurations.
Q12: What warranty coverage is provided?
A: It is covered by the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW), which includes Next-Business-Day hardware replacement where available and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco TAC support.