Q1: What is the main difference between the modular Cisco Catalyst C9200-48T and the fixed C9200L-48T-4G?
A: The C9200-48T is a premium, fully modular enterprise switch. It features Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) redundant cooling fans, an interchangeable uplink slot (supporting 1G or 10G modules), 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, and a larger MAC address table of 32,000 entries. The C9200L series relies on fixed fans, fixed uplinks, and only 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
Q2: Does the C9200-48T provide Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, the "T" in the model name specifies that it is a data-only switch designed for standard wired network connectivity. It does not output PoE power. If you need to power Wi-Fi access points, VoIP phones, or IP cameras, you should choose the C9200-48P model instead.
Q3: What power supply is included with this 48-port data switch?
A: Because it does not carry the electrical load of providing PoE, the C9200-48T is highly energy-efficient and ships with a compact 125W AC primary power supply (PWR-C6-125WAC) by default. You can also install a secondary 125W PSU for full power redundancy.
Q4: Which network uplink modules (NM) can be used with the C9200-48T?
A: This modular switch supports the C9200-NM-4G module (which provides four 1G SFP slots) and the C9200-NM-4X module (which provides four 1/10G SFP+ slots), allowing you to easily scale your core network speeds.
Q5: Can I install a 25G or 40G uplink module in this Gigabit switch?
A: No. The 25G (C9200-NM-2Y) and 40G (C9200-NM-2Q) uplink modules are exclusively supported on Catalyst 9200 Multigigabit (PXG) models. They are not compatible with this standard Gigabit switch.
Q6: What is the actual switching capacity and performance of this 48-port model?
A: It delivers a highly robust, non-blocking switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a wire-speed forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, ensuring zero bottlenecks across all 48 ports and 10G uplinks.
Q7: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable (FRU)?
A: Yes. As a true enterprise-grade modular chassis, it is equipped with FRU redundant cooling fans (FAN-T2=). Network administrators can hot-swap a failed fan instantly without causing network downtime.
Q8: Can I configure an SD-Access fabric with the C9200-48T?
A: Yes, but only if you purchase the Network Advantage license. With Advantage, the hardware supports up to 4 Virtual Networks, making it a capable SD-Access edge node. The Network Essentials license does not support SD-Access segmentation.
Q9: Does this switch support BGP routing?
A: No. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is not supported on the standard Catalyst 9200 or 9200L series switches. BGP routing is exclusively available on the Catalyst 9200CX compact series.
Q10: What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for this model?
A: Thanks to its highly efficient non-PoE design, the C9200-48T boasts an exceptional MTBF of 571,440 hours, making it incredibly reliable for high-density enterprise environments.
Q11: Why is this specific modular SKU an excellent choice for IT resellers to stock locally?
A: It dramatically reduces inventory risk for hardware partners. By stocking the universal C9200-48T data chassis locally, resellers can simply pair it with separate 1G or 10G uplink modules based on their enterprise clients' immediate project requirements, ensuring fast, same-day deployment without waiting for factory lead times.
Q12: What hardware warranty comes with the purchase?
A: It is protected by the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW). This provides Next-Business-Day (NBD) hardware replacement where available, as well as 90 days of 8x5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.
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