Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T-A Datasheet and Pricing Guide: Expert Technical Overview for Enterprise Networks

1. Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T-A is a high-performance, stackable Layer 2/3 enterprise switch designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern campus and branch networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series, the C9200-24T-A 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 latest innovations in hardware and software, the C9200-24T-A supports Cisco IOS XE, enabling programmability, enhanced telemetry, and seamless integration with Cisco DNA Center for intent-based networking. This switch is optimized for medium-sized enterprise deployments requiring 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, robust stacking, and comprehensive Layer 3 routing features.

The “-A” suffix denotes the Cisco DNA Essentials license included with the device, providing foundational automation and security features to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The C9200-24T-A is a future-proof investment, supporting advanced features such as Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), flexible NetFlow, and enhanced security protocols.

2. Product Specifications

2.1 Hardware Specifications

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T-A is built on a fixed-configuration chassis with the following key hardware attributes:

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
• Uplink Interfaces: 4 x 1G SFP or 2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet uplink ports (modular uplink slots)
• Stacking: Supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology with up to 160 Gbps stack bandwidth
• Forwarding Capacity: 128 Gbps switching capacity
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 95.2 Mpps (million packets per second)
• MAC Address Table: 32,768 entries
• IPv4 Routing Table: 16,000 routes
• IPv6 Routing Table: 8,000 routes
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (optional)
• PoE Support: Supports PoE+ (802.3at) with up to 370W total PoE power budget
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 15.5 inches (1RU rack-mountable)
• Weight: Approximately 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

2.2 Software and Licensing

The C9200-24T-A runs Cisco IOS XE Software, a modular operating system that supports advanced programmability, automation, and security features:

• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE 17.x and later
• Licensing: Includes Cisco DNA Essentials license (base license)
• Layer 2 Features: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP), EtherChannel, Private VLANs
• Layer 3 Features: Static routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-lite
• Security Features: 802.1X authentication, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, MACsec (hardware dependent)
• Automation and Management: Cisco DNA Center integration, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF APIs, SNMPv3, Syslog, Cisco Prime Infrastructure support
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced QoS including classification, marking, policing, shaping, and queuing

2.3 Environmental and Compliance

The C9200-24T-A is designed for enterprise environments with the following operational parameters:

• 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 compliant

3. Features and Benefits

3.1 Advanced Security and Network Segmentation

Security is paramount in today’s network environments, and the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24T-A delivers comprehensive security features to protect enterprise assets. The switch supports IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, enabling secure network access control for wired endpoints. Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) and IP Source Guard prevent man-in-the-middle and IP spoofing attacks, while Access Control Lists (ACLs) enforce granular traffic filtering.

Additionally, the switch supports Cisco TrustSec technology for scalable network segmentation and policy enforcement, enabling secure segmentation without complex VLAN configurations. MACsec encryption (hardware dependent) provides Layer 2