Q1. What is the difference between PoE, PoE+, and UPoE?
A: PoE delivers up to 15.4W per port, PoE+ supports up to 30W, while UPoE (Cisco-specific) provides up to 60W using all four cable pairs.
Q2. Can Catalyst 9200 Series switches stack with Catalyst 2960-X/XR switches?
A: No, Catalyst 9200 and 2960-X/XR switches have different CPU architectures and stacking protocols, making them incompatible for stacking.
Q3. What airflow does the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series support?
A: The airflow direction for Catalyst 9200 Series switches is from front and sides toward the back.
Q4. Can both console ports be used simultaneously on Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches?
A: No, the RJ-45 console mirrors the USB console output when USB is active, making simultaneous use impossible.
Q5. Can Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches act as wired switches?
A: Yes, they provide connectivity for both wired devices and wireless access points, offering consistent network experience with SD-Access.
Q6. Do Catalyst 9200 switches support auto-baud on console ports?
A: No, auto-baud detection is not supported on these switches.
Q7. What uplink modules are supported on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switches?
A: Supported uplink modules include either 4x 1-Gigabit Ethernet or 4x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Q8. Which older Catalyst series does Catalyst 9200 replace?
A: Catalyst 9200 primarily replaces the Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series, but existing 2960-X/XR units remain usable.
Q9. What key features does the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series offer?
A: It offers robust security, StackWise stacking, modular uplink options, redundant power supplies and fans, as well as PoE+ support.
Q10. Does the C9200L include an uplink module?
A: Yes, each C9200L model includes a fixed uplink module with 4x10-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) ports.
Q11. How many Ethernet ports does the C9200L-48P-4X-E have?
A: The C9200L-48P-4X-E has 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports.
Q12. What uplink interfaces are available on C9200L-48P-4X-E?
A: The C9200L-48P-4X-E supports four 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports.
Q13. Is the C9200L-48P-4X-E stackable?
A: Yes, it supports stacking using Cisco StackWise-80 technology for unified management.
Q14. What is the default power supply of the C9200L-48P-4X-E?
A: The default power supply is an AC power unit.
Q15. What’s the difference between Catalyst C9200 and C9200L?
A: The Catalyst 9200 has modular fans and interchangeable uplink modules, whereas the 9200L has fixed uplinks and non-modular fans.
Q16. Can C9200 and C9200L switches stack together?
A: No, modular (C9200) and fixed (C9200L) models cannot be stacked together due to differences in their architectures.