Q1: What Layer 3 features are supported on C9200L-24P-4G-E?
A: Network Essentials supports basic Layer 3 routing including Static routes, RIP, and OSPF.
Q2: Is this switch suitable for Wi-Fi deployments?
A: Yes. It supports PoE+ (30W per port), ideal for powering enterprise Wi-Fi access points.
Q3: How many PoE devices can it support?
A: Up to 24 devices depending on power consumption; ~12-24 devices depending on total PoE budget.
Q4: Can it be used in core or aggregation layers?
A: It is primarily designed for access layer deployments; core/aggregation typically requires Advantage license.
Q5: Does it support stacking?
A: Yes. StackWise-80 supports up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps bandwidth.
Q6: What types of devices can it power?
A: Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones, IoT sensors, and other PoE+ devices.
Q7: Is the license upgradeable to Advantage?
A: Yes. You can upgrade via software license without replacing hardware.
Q8: Does it support SD-Access?
A: Limited. Full SD-Access features require Network Advantage license.
Q9: What management options are available?
A: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, Plug-and-Play, and Cisco DNA Center.
Q10: Can it be used in SMB networks?
A: Yes. It is ideal for small-to-medium business environments.
Q11: What uplinks are available?
A: Four fixed 1G SFP uplinks for fiber or copper connectivity.
Q12: Does it support redundancy?
A: Yes. Optional dual PSU and stacking provide high availability.
Q13: Is it suitable for IP surveillance systems?
A: Yes. PoE+ support makes it ideal for powering multiple IP cameras.
Q14: What is the maximum PoE budget?
A: 740W with dual PSU configuration.
Q15: What environments is this switch best suited for?
A: Branch offices, SMB networks, retail, education, and enterprise access layer deployments.