Q1: What is the main difference between the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T and the C9200L-24T-4G?
A: The C9200-24T is a modular enterprise switch with Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) redundant cooling fans, an interchangeable uplink slot for 1G or 10G modules, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and a larger MAC address table of 32,000 entries. The C9200L-24T-4G has fixed fans, fixed uplinks, and supports 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
Q2: Does the C9200-24T switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No. The "T" designation indicates a data-only switch designed for wired connectivity without PoE. For powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points, the C9200-24P model is required.
Q3: What power supply comes standard with this switch?
A: It ships with a 125W AC primary power supply (PWR-C6-125WAC), optimized for energy-efficient operation. A secondary 125W power supply can be added for 1+1 redundancy.
Q4: Which network uplink modules (NM) can I use with the C9200-24T?
A: It supports the C9200-NM-4G module with four 1G SFP ports and the C9200-NM-4X module with four 1/10G SFP+ ports, enabling flexible uplink scaling.
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 Multigigabit (PXG) models and are not compatible with this switch.
Q6: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable (FRU)?
A: Yes. This modular switch includes redundant FRU cooling fans (FAN-T2=), allowing hot-swapping without interrupting network operation.
Q7: What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for the C9200-24T?
A: It has an MTBF of 587,800 hours, reflecting high reliability for continuous operation in enterprise environments.
Q8: Can I build an SD-Access fabric with the C9200-24T?
A: Yes, with the Network Advantage license. It supports up to 4 Virtual Networks, making it suitable as an SD-Access edge node. The Network Essentials license does not include SD-Access capabilities.
Q9: Does this switch support BGP routing?
A: No. BGP is not supported on Catalyst 9200 or 9200L series switches. It is only available on the compact C9200CX series.
Q10: 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, ensuring wire-speed performance.
Q11: Why do IT channel partners frequently stock this data-only chassis?
A: It offers strong inventory flexibility. Resellers can stock the base chassis and pair it with different uplink modules as needed, enabling rapid deployment for various enterprise scenarios.
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 replacement where available and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco TAC support.