Name: Cisco Catalyst C9200-48P-E - SunSpike
SKU: C9200-48P-E

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-48P-E is an enterprise-grade, stackable Gigabit Ethernet access switch designed for campus and branch networks. It is part of the Catalyst 9200 Series, built to extend intent-based networking with a focus on security, resiliency, and operational simplicity.

Core Specifications

Specification Category	Details
Product Description	Cisco Catalyst 9200 – Essential Edition – switch – 48 ports – smart – rack-mountable
Device Type	Switch – 48 ports – smart – stackable
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable – 1RU
Subtype	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+)
PoE Budget	740 W (expandable with secondary power supply)
Uplink Interfaces	Modular slot (modules sold separately, e.g., 4x1G SFP or 4x10G SFP+)
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	261.9 Mpps
Stacking Bandwidth	160 Gbps (StackWise-160)
Max Stack Size	Up to 8 switches

Memory and Software

RAM: 4 GB
Flash Memory: 4 GB
Operating System: Cisco IOS XE 16.9.2 or later
Software License: Network Essentials (indicated by “-E” suffix)

Networking and Capabilities

Jumbo Frame Support: 9198 bytes
Routing Protocol: OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, Policy-based routing (PBR), MSTP
Remote Management Protocol: NETCONF, RESTCONF
Security Features: AES-128 MACsec encryption, Secure Boot, Trustworthy Systems, Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
Key Features: Quality of Service (QoS), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), Embedded Event Manager (EEM), Cisco DNA support

Capacity

Virtual Networks: 4
MAC Addresses: 32000
IPv4 Routes: 14000
ACL Scale Entries: 16000
VLAN IDs: 1000
Packet Buffer Size: 6 MB

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH): 44.5 cm x 4.4 cm x 35 cm (17.5 x 1.7 x 13.8 in)
Weight: 5.5 kg (12.13 lbs)
Color: Gray
Power Supply: Internal, 100-240V AC, 1000W power supply (1 installed, 2 supported for redundancy)
MTBF: 375,570 hours
Min Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Compliant Standards: RoHS, IEEE 802.3 (various sub-standards), CISPR 22/24 Class A, CCC, UL 60950-1, etc.

Key Features and Benefits

Power over Ethernet: Provides PoE+ (up to 30W per port) on all 48 ports, ideal for powering IP phones, Wi-Fi access points, and IoT devices.
Modular Uplinks: Features a modular uplink slot that supports various network modules (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G) for flexible bandwidth scaling.
High Availability: Supports redundant, field-replaceable power supplies and fan modules to ensure continuous operation.
Security: Built-in AES-128 MACsec encryption provides link-layer security for data in transit.
Management: Can be managed via Command-Line Interface (CLI), Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center), or cloud monitoring through the Meraki dashboard.