Q1: Does the Cisco C9200L-48T-4G support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
A: No. The "T" in the part number indicates that this is a data-only switch designed for high-density wired connectivity. It does not provide PoE. If you need to power IP cameras, VoIP phones, or Wi-Fi access points, you should look at the C9200L-48P-4G model instead.
Q2: Is the C9200L-48T-4G a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch?
A: It is a highly capable Layer 3 switch. Depending on the software license you choose (Network Essentials or Network Advantage), it supports everything from basic Layer 2 switching and static routing to advanced enterprise routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP.
Q3: What power supply is included with this model?
A: Because it does not need to deliver power to endpoint devices, it ships with a highly energy-efficient 125W AC default primary power supply (PWR-C5-125WAC). You can also add a secondary power supply for 1+1 redundancy.
Q4: Can I stack the Cisco C9200L-48T-4G?
A: Yes. This fixed uplink model supports Cisco StackWise-80 technology, providing an 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth. You can stack up to 8 compatible Catalyst 9200L switches together to act as a single virtual switch by purchasing the optional stacking kit (C9200L-STACK-KIT).
Q5: Does this switch have 10 Gigabit uplink ports?
A: No, the C9200L-48T-4G features 4x 1G fixed SFP uplinks. If your network architecture requires 10G aggregation speeds, you should opt for the C9200L-48T-4X, which comes with 4x 1/10G uplinks.
Q6: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage for this switch?
A: The Network Essentials license covers basic Layer 3 routed access, including RIP and OSPF (up to 1000 routes). The Network Advantage tier unlocks full enterprise routing (Full OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and advanced network segmentation features like VRF and VXLAN.
Q7: Does the C9200L-48T-4G support BGP routing?
A: No. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is not supported on the standard C9200 or C9200L series switches. BGP routing is only supported on the compact C9200CX models running IOS-XE 17.13.1 or later.
Q8: Are the fans and power supplies field-replaceable (FRU)?
A: The power supplies are field-replaceable units (FRU) and support redundancy. However, because this is a fixed C9200L SKU, the internal dual redundant cooling fans are fixed and are not field-replaceable.
Q9: What is the actual switching capacity and performance?
A: This model delivers robust performance with a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 77.38 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed, non-blocking performance for data-intensive office environments.
Q10: Do I have to purchase Cisco DNA Center to use this switch?
A: No. While it integrates seamlessly with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) for advanced SD-Access automation, you can fully manage and configure the switch using the traditional Command-Line Interface (CLI) or the embedded WebUI.
Q11: Why do IT resellers frequently stock this specific data-only model?
A: The C9200L-48T-4G is considered a "workhorse" SKU for pure data environments. Because it omits the PoE hardware, it is significantly more cost-effective and energy-efficient. Resellers stock it heavily because it is the perfect standard building block for corporate workstations, R&D labs, and financial trading floors that require high reliability but already use wall power.
Q12: What kind of warranty does Cisco provide for this model?
A: It comes with the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW). This provides Next-Business-Day (NBD) delivery for replacement hardware where available, and includes 90 days of 8x5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.
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