Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E Datasheet and Price: Expert Technical Overview for Enterprise Networks

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Layer 3 access switch designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern campus and branch networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series, this switch delivers advanced security, automation, and operational simplicity, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking scalable, resilient, and secure network infrastructure.

Engineered with Cisco’s proven IOS XE operating system, the C9200-24P-E supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including static routing, OSPF, EIGRP, and enhanced security protocols. The “24P” designation indicates 24 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, enabling seamless connectivity and power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled devices. The “E” suffix denotes the Enhanced Image, which includes Layer 3 routing capabilities.

This switch is optimized for enterprise edge deployments, offering robust performance with a switching capacity of up to 128 Gbps and forwarding rates of up to 95.2 Mpps. Its modular uplink options and redundant power supply support ensure high availability and future-proof scalability.

2. Product Specifications

2.1 Hardware Specifications

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E is a fixed-configuration switch with the following hardware characteristics:

• Ports: 24 x 1G Ethernet PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3at), supporting up to 30W per port
• Uplink Interfaces: 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ modular uplink slots (modular transceivers sold separately)
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (non-blocking)
• Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps (million packets per second)
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 370W total PoE power budget
• Memory: 4 GB DRAM, 4 GB Flash
• CPU: Multicore ARM processor optimized for high throughput and low latency
• Power Supplies: Internal fixed power supply with optional redundant power supply (RPS) support
• Dimensions: 1RU form factor, 44.5 cm (17.5 in) width, 44.5 cm (17.5 in) depth, 4.45 cm (1.75 in) height
• Weight: Approximately 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with variable speed fans

2.2 Software and Protocol Support

The C9200-24P-E runs Cisco IOS XE Software, providing a rich feature set for enterprise networking:

• Layer 2 Features: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP), EtherChannel, Private VLANs, MACsec encryption
• Layer 3 Features: Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, BGP (limited), VRF-lite, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
• Security: 802.1X Network Access Control, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), MACsec hardware encryption support
• Automation and Programmability: Cisco DNA Center integration, RESTCONF, NETCONF, gRPC, Python scripting, Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced QoS with classification, marking, policing, shaping, and queuing
• Management: CLI, SNMPv3, RMON, Syslog, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Web UI

2.3 Environmental and Compliance

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E is designed for enterprise environments with the following compliance and environmental specifications:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Certifications: UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, WEEE, ENERGY STAR qualified
• Power Efficiency: Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

3. Features and Benefits

3.1 Enterprise-Grade Security

Security is paramount in today’s network environments, and the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24P-E delivers comprehensive protection at the access layer. With hardware-based MACsec encryption, the switch ensures data confidentiality and integrity on all Ethernet links. The integration of 802.1X authentication combined with dynamic VLAN assignment and guest VLAN support enables granular user access control.

Additional security features such as Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and DHCP Snooping prevent