Why do I need Multigigabit (mGig) ports for my SMB or branch network?

Modern Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points require more than 1 Gbps of bandwidth. The 8 mGig ports on this switch allow you to deliver up to 10G speeds to your access points using existing cabling, eliminating bottlenecks without a full network upgrade.

What is the main difference between the Essentials (-E) and Advantage (-A) versions of this switch?

Both versions share the same 292 Gbps switching capacity. The Essentials (-E) license supports standard routing such as OSPF (up to 1000 routes), EIGRP Stub, and PIM Stub. The Advantage (-A) license enables full enterprise routing (EIGRP, IS-IS) and advanced segmentation features like VRF and VXLAN.

How much PoE power does the C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E deliver?

It comes with a 600W AC power supply, providing a 370W PoE+ budget. Adding a second 600W power supply increases the total PoE budget to 740W.

Are the 25G uplink ports backward compatible?

Yes. The SFP28 uplinks support 1G, 10G, and 25G transceivers, allowing flexible deployment and easy future upgrades.

Can I stack the C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E with other Catalyst switches?

You can stack up to 8 C9200L switches using the optional C9200L-STACK-KIT, providing 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth and unified management.

Are the fans and power supplies field-replaceable?

Power supplies are field-replaceable and support redundancy, but the built-in cooling fans are not field-replaceable.

What is the actual forwarding rate of this device?

It delivers a forwarding rate of 229.16 Mpps, ensuring smooth performance for high-throughput branch and wireless traffic.

Do I need a Cisco DNA Center appliance to manage this switch?

No. The switch can be managed using the embedded WebUI or CLI without requiring Cisco Catalyst Center.

Why do IT channel partners frequently stock this specific Essentials SKU?

It offers an ideal balance of cost and performance for SMB Wi-Fi 6 upgrades, combining multigigabit access and 25G uplinks without the added cost of advanced licensing.

What kind of warranty covers this switch?

It includes the Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty (E-LLW), with next-business-day replacement where available.

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Cisco Catalyst C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E | 24-Port Multigigabit PoE+ Switch | 2 x 25G SFP28 Uplinks | Network Essentials

Name: Cisco Catalyst C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E | 24-Port Multigigabit PoE+ Switch | 2 x 25G SFP28 Uplinks | Network Essentials
Brand: Network-Switch
SKU: NS-C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E
Price: 3072.3 USD
Rating: 4.00 (3 reviews)

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Model	Description	Use Case
PWR-C5-600WAC	600W AC PSU (default)	Standard PoE deployment
PWR-C5-600WAC (Secondary)	Redundant PSU	Increase PoE to 740W
C9200L-STACK-KIT	Stack kit	Enable StackWise-80
STACK-T4-1M	Stacking cable	Switch stacking
SFP-10G-SR	10G SFP+	Short-distance uplink
SFP-25G-SR-S	25G SFP28	High-speed aggregation

Model	Downlinks	Uplinks	PoE Budget	License	Best For
C9200L-24PXG-2Y-E	8 x mGig + 16 x 1G	2 x 25G	370W / 740W	Essentials	SMB / branch
C9200L-24PXG-2Y-A	Same	Same	Same	Advantage	Advanced routing
C9200L-24PXG-4X-E	Same	4 x 10G	Same	Essentials	10G aggregation

Parameter	Specification	Value
Ports	8 x mGig + 16 x 1G PoE+	High-density access
mGig Speeds	100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G	Wi-Fi 6/6E ready
Uplinks	2 x 1/10/25G SFP28	Core aggregation
PoE Budget	370W / 740W	Device power
Switching Capacity	292 Gbps	Non-blocking
Forwarding Rate	229.16 Mpps	Wire-speed
Stacking	80 Gbps	Scalability
Virtual Networks	1	SD-Access entry
MAC Table	16,000	Network scale
IPv4 Routes	11,000 total (8,000 direct + 3,000 indirect)	Branch routing
IPv6 Routes	1,500	Future-ready
DRAM / Flash	2 GB / 4 GB	System
Jumbo Frame	9198 bytes	Large data
Power Supply	PWR-C5-600WAC	Default
Fans	Fixed redundant (not field-replaceable)	Transparent hardware design
Weight	12.0 lb (5.44 kg)	Rack deployment
Operating Temp	-5°C to 45°C	Harsh environment ready
MTBF	374,730 hours	Reliability

Works fine

Happy with these switches, though setup instructions could be clearer. Service was responsive. Could use clearer LEDs. Great value for SMB networks.

Aceptable

Funciona, pero el firmware es algo confuso. El paquete lleg�� con un peque?o golpe, resuelto por soporte. Not bad, but room to grow.

Smooth and easy transaction

I had a few questions before buying and the support team was quick to help. The product arrived on time.