Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G – Powerful 48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Switch with 4x 1G Uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G is a high-performance managed Layer 2/3 switch designed for medium to large enterprise network deployments, offering robust connectivity, advanced security, and simplified management features. As part of the renowned Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series, The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G switch model provides 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports for data connectivity and 4 fixed 1 Gigabit SFP uplinks for flexible network uplink options, making it ideal for demanding network environments requiring efficient traffic handling and network segmentation.

Built to deliver exceptional switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 77.38 million packets per second (Mpps), The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G handles intensive data throughput with low latency. The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G supports advanced features including static routing, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and RIP protocols, along with VLAN capabilities supporting up to 4096 VLAN IDs. The switch is also stackable using Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to 8 units to operate as a single switch, enhancing scalability and redundancy.

Security and network management are core strengths of C9200L-48T-4G, with features such as 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard to protect against network threats. The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G supports Cisco DNA Center for centralized and intuitive management plus CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, and web-based interfaces. The compact 1U rack-mount form factor (1.73 x 17.5 x 10.5 inches) and modular internal power supply with optional redundancy provide reliability and ease of deployment.

Key Technical Features:

• 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and 4 x 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports

• Switching capacity: 104 Gbps

• Forwarding rate: 77.38 Mpps

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 support with static and dynamic routing protocols

• Supports up to 4096 VLAN IDs and 16,000 MAC address entries

• Cisco StackWise-160 technology for stacking up to 8 switches

• Security features: 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard

• Management: Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, WebUI

• Packet buffer memory: 6 MB, Jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes

• Power supply: Internal modular with optional redundant power

• Physical dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 10.5 inches (44 x 445 x 269 mm)

• Energy-conscious design with typical power consumption around 125W

• Compatibility with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and other network standards

This Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G switch is an excellent choice for enterprise IT teams aiming to future-proof their infrastructure with scalable, secure, and high-throughput switching. It blends Cisco’s industry-leading technology with robust feature sets to support modern digital workplaces and data center edge deployments efficiently.