Cisco Catalyst C9200-48T 48-Port Gigabit Enterprise Access Switch
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C9200-48T is a 48-port Gigabit enterprise access switch designed for high-density, secure, and scalable wired network deployments across enterprise campuses, branch offices, government institutions, healthcare systems, and education environments.
It delivers stable and high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 access switching, enabling organizations to build reliable campus network infrastructures with centralized management, strong security enforcement, and flexible uplink scalability.
Built on Cisco IOS XE, the C9200-48T is available with Network Essentials or Network Advantage licensing, allowing organizations to choose between cost-efficient routed access or advanced enterprise segmentation and dynamic routing capabilities.
Highlights
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48 1G RJ-45 Ethernet Ports - High-density enterprise access layer
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Modular Uplink Support - C9200-NM-4G / C9200-NM-4X
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StackWise-160 - Up to 8 switches, 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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176 Gbps Switching Capacity - Full system performance
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130.95 Mpps Forwarding Rate - High-speed packet forwarding
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Network Essentials / Advantage - Flexible routing and segmentation
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Enterprise Security - MACsec, 802.1X, Secure Boot
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Centralized Management - Cisco Catalyst Center / Meraki Dashboard
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Energy Efficient Design - IEEE 802.3az
Use Cases & Deployment Scenarios
1. Enterprise Campus Networks
High-density wiring closets for corporate headquarters and multi-floor office networks
2. Education Networks
University campuses, academic buildings, classroom LAN infrastructure
3. Healthcare Systems
Hospital networks requiring secure and stable wired connectivity
4. Government IT Infrastructure
Secure internal communication and administrative systems
5. Large Branch Networks
Regional offices, distributed enterprise sites, multi-branch LAN architecture
6. Campus Access Layer
Building-level switching in structured enterprise campus design
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory |
Category |
Description |
| C9200-NM-4G |
Uplink Module |
41G SFP fiber uplink module |
| C9200-NM-4X |
Uplink Module |
41G/10G SFP+ uplink module |
| STACK-T4-50CM |
Stacking Cable |
0.5m StackWise-160 cable |
| STACK-T4-1M |
Stacking Cable |
1m StackWise-160 cable |
| PWR-C6-125WAC |
Power Supply |
125W AC FRU PSU |
| ACC-KIT-T1= |
Rack Kit |
Cisco official 19-inch rack mounting kit |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Model |
Ports |
Uplinks |
License |
PoE |
Best For |
| C9200-48T |
481G |
41G/10G |
Essentials / Advantage |
No |
High-density enterprise access |
| C9200-48P |
481G |
41G/10G |
Essentials / Advantage |
Yes |
PoE devices (APs, phones, cameras) |
| C9200-24T |
241G |
41G/10G |
Essentials |
No |
Mid-size enterprise access |
| C9200-48T-A |
481G |
41G/10G |
Advantage |
No |
Advanced routing & segmentation |
Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Code |
C9200-48T |
| Series |
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series |
| Switch Type |
Enterprise Access Switch |
| Ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 (Non-PoE) |
| Uplink Slots |
1 Modular Slot (C9200-NM-4G / C9200-NM-4X) |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
32,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes |
Up to 14,000 |
| IPv6 Routes |
Up to 2,000 (corrected official limit)
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| VLAN Support |
4,096 VLANs |
| SVI Interfaces |
Up to 512 |
| DRAM |
4 GB |
| Flash Memory |
4 GB |
| CPU |
Multicore x86 architecture |
| Stacking |
StackWise-160 |
| Max Stack Size |
Up to 8 switches |
| Stacking Bandwidth |
160 Gbps |
| Power Supply |
1 PWR-C6-125WAC (FRU) |
| Fan System |
Field-replaceable fans |
| Operating Temperature |
-5°C to +45°C |
| Humidity |
5%-95% non-condensing |
| MTBF |
571,440 hours |
| Management |
CLI, Web UI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| Automation |
Cisco Catalyst Center, PnP, Telemetry |
| Security |
MACsec, 802.1X, Secure Boot, Trust Anchor |
| QoS |
Advanced QoS, policy-based control |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, UL, RoHS |
| Warranty |
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Why Choose C9200-48T?
1. High-Density Enterprise Access Layer (48-Port Scale)
48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports provide stable wired connectivity for:
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Enterprise office workstations and desktops
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Campus building distribution access
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Government internal office networks
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Healthcare information systems
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Education campus LAN infrastructure
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Large-scale branch office deployments
2. Modular Uplink Flexibility (Cisco Validated)
Supports official Cisco uplink modules only:
Enables seamless integration into:
3. StackWise-160 High Availability Architecture
Supports stacking of up to 8 switches:
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160 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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Single logical switch operation
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Sub-50ms failover for high availability
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Simplified enterprise-scale expansion
4. Enterprise Security & Segmentation
Built-in security features:
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MACsec AES-128 encryption
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802.1X port-based authentication
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DHCP Snooping & Dynamic ARP Inspection
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Secure Boot with Trust Anchor Module
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Policy-based segmentation (Advantage license)
5. Cloud & Automation Ready
Supports modern enterprise network operations:
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Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) integration
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NETCONF / RESTCONF APIs
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Streaming telemetry
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Zero-touch provisioning (Plug and Play)
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Full IOS XE programmability
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