Q1: What does the "PXG" stand for in the C9200L-24PXG-2Y model?
A: "PXG" indicates that this is a Multigigabit (mGig) PoE+ switch. It includes 8 multigigabit ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, along with 16 standard 1 Gbps ports.
Q2: Why do I need Multigigabit (mGig) ports for my network?
A: mGig ports allow higher-than-1G speeds over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, which is essential for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points that exceed 1 Gbps throughput, avoiding costly recabling.
Q3: What is the advantage of the 225G uplinks ("-2Y")?
A: The two 25 Gbps SFP28 uplinks provide 2.5 the bandwidth of 10G, reducing uplink bottlenecks. They are backward compatible with 1G and 10G optics for flexible deployment.
Q4: How much PoE power does the C9200L-24PXG-2Y deliver?
A: It ships with a 600W AC power supply, providing a 370W PoE+ budget (up to 30W per port). Adding a second PSU increases the total PoE budget to 740W.
Q5: Can I stack the C9200L-24PXG-2Y?
A: Yes. With the optional C9200L-STACK-KIT, you can stack up to 8 switches using StackWise-80, delivering 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
Q6: Does this switch support Cisco SD-Access?
A: Yes. With a Network Advantage license, it can function as an SD-Access edge node. With Network Essentials, only basic Layer 3 features are available.
Q7: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable?
A: No. Like all fixed C9200L models, the fans are built into the chassis and are not field-replaceable.
Q8: What is the difference between this model and the C9200L-24PXG-4X?
A: Both have identical downlink ports (8 mGig + 161G). The difference is uplinks: the -2Y model has 225G SFP28 ports, while the -4X model has 410G SFP+ ports.
Q9: Why do IT channel partners recommend this SKU?
A: It bridges current and future needs by supporting high-speed Wi-Fi deployments today while enabling migration to 25G core networks, making it a versatile and forward-looking choice.
Q10: What hardware warranty is included?
A: It includes Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW), with next-business-day hardware replacement where available and 90 days of 85 TAC support.