Q1: What is the main difference between the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T-E and the C9200L-24T-4G-E?
A: The C9200-24T-E is a fully modular enterprise-grade switch. It features Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) redundant cooling fans, an interchangeable uplink slot supporting 1G or 10G modules, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and a MAC address table of 32,000 entries. The C9200L series has fixed fans, fixed uplinks, 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and a 16,000-entry MAC address table.
Q2: Does the C9200-24T-E switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No. The "T" designation indicates a data-only switch intended for standard wired connectivity. It does not provide PoE. For powering IP phones, cameras, or wireless access points, the C9200-24P-E model should be used.
Q3: What power supply comes standard with this switch?
A: It ships with a 125W AC primary power supply (PWR-C6-125WAC), designed for energy-efficient operation without PoE overhead. A secondary 125W PSU can be added to provide 1+1 power redundancy.
Q4: Which network uplink modules (NM) can I use with the C9200-24T-E?
A: It supports the C9200-NM-4G module (four 1G SFP ports) and the C9200-NM-4X module (four 1/10G SFP+ ports), enabling flexible uplink scalability.
Q5: Can I use 25G or 40G uplink modules on this model?
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.
Q6: What routing features are included in the Network Essentials license?
A: The Essentials license includes foundational routing such as static routing, RIP, EIGRP Stub, PIM Stub Multicast, and OSPF limited to 1000 routes.
Q7: Can I build an SD-Access fabric with the C9200-24T-E?
A: No. Network Essentials does not include SD-Access or advanced segmentation features like VRF and VXLAN. These require the Network Advantage license for full functionality.
Q8: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable (FRU)?
A: Yes. It includes FRU redundant cooling fans (FAN-T2=), allowing hot-swapping without interrupting network operation.
Q9: What is the actual switching capacity and performance?
A: It provides a non-blocking switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.23 Mpps, supporting wire-speed performance across all ports.
Q10: Can I stack the C9200-24T-E with C9200L models?
A: No. Mixed stacking is not supported. Only modular C9200 switches can stack with other modular C9200 switches using StackWise-160, supporting up to 8 switches per stack.
Q11: Why is this SKU highly popular for IT resellers with physical stores?
A: It offers maximum inventory flexibility. Resellers can stock the base chassis and separately maintain uplink modules, allowing them to quickly assemble customized configurations for same-day enterprise deployment.
Q12: What warranty coverage is included?
A: The switch 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.