Q1: Does the C9200L-48T-4G-E switch provide PoE power?
A: No, this model features 48 data-only ports and does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). It is designed for environments where devices like PCs and servers use wall power, making the switch highly energy-efficient.
Q2: What power supply is included with the C9200L-48T-4G-E?
A: It ships with a highly efficient 125W AC default primary power supply (PWR-C5-125WAC). You can also add a secondary power supply for 1+1 redundancy.
Q3: What does the Network Essentials license include?
A: The Network Essentials license provides robust Layer 2 switching and standard Layer 3 routed access, including static routing, RIP, EIGRP Stub, and OSPF (limited to 1000 routes).
Q4: How does this model differ from the Advantage (-A) version?
A: Both share the exact same hardware. However, the Advantage version unlocks advanced enterprise routing (Full EIGRP, Full OSPF, IS-IS) and network segmentation features like VRF and VXLAN. The Essentials version is more cost-effective for standard SMB and branch network deployments.
Q5: Are the 1G uplinks fixed or modular?
A: This model features 4x 1G fixed SFP uplinks. If your network requires modular uplinks or 10G speeds, you would need to look at the C9200 modular series or the C9200L-48T-4X models.
Q6: Can I stack the Cisco C9200L-48T-4G-E?
A: Yes. By using the optional C9200L-STACK-KIT, you can stack up to 8 of these switches together. This StackWise-80 architecture provides 80 Gbps of stacking bandwidth.
Q7: Are the fans field-replaceable on this model?
A: No. While it features fixed redundant fans to ensure cooling reliability, the fans on all fixed C9200L models are built into the chassis and are not field-replaceable units (FRU).
Q8: What is the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for this switch?
A: The C9200L-48T-4G-E boasts an impressive MTBF of 508,700 hours, ensuring exceptional long-term reliability for continuous business operations.
Q9: Do I need Cisco Catalyst Center to operate this switch?
A: No, deploying Cisco Catalyst Center is not required. You can configure and manage the switch fully via the Command-Line Interface (CLI) or its intuitive embedded WebUI.
Q10: How many VLANs and MAC addresses does it support?
A: It easily scales for medium enterprise needs, supporting up to 4096 VLAN IDs and 16,000 MAC addresses.