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C9200-48PL-A
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Managed PoE+ Switch, 48x 1G Ports, Parti...
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C9200-48PL-A is a managed Layer 3 access switch built around 48 fixed 1GbE RJ-45 downlink ports, shared partial PoE+ power, and a 1U rack-mount chassis in the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series. The platform targets enterprise access closets that need copper endpoint density without locking the uplink choice into the base hardware. Its empty modular uplink bay accepts C9200-NM-4G, C9200-NM-4X, C9200-NM-2Y, or C9200-NM-2Q modules, so SFP, SFP+, SFP28, or QSFP uplinks are selected separately for the upstream design. Unlike fixed-uplink Catalyst 9200L alternatives, this C9200 chassis separates access-port selection from distribution handoff planning and uses the C9200 modular network-module family. The Network Advantage image adds the higher software tier for routed access, automation, and segmentation roles. C9200-48PL-E keeps the same partial PoE+ hardware profile but differs by using Network Essentials software.
176 Gbps switching capacity supports dense Gigabit Ethernet endpoint access before traffic leaves through the selected uplink module. 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate aligns packet movement with the 48-port access role under campus traffic patterns. 370W PoE budget supplies shared power for PoE+ endpoints under the installed 600W AC supply, so endpoint draw is planned across the powered access edge rather than treated as full draw on every port. OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT operate under the Network Advantage tier for routed access, first-hop resiliency, and segmentation designs. 512 switched virtual interfaces, 4094 VLAN IDs, and 14,000 total IPv4 routes give the platform documented campus scale for access-layer routing and policy boundaries. 9198-byte jumbo frames support larger Ethernet payloads in routed campus designs. C9200-48PL-A carries 4 GB DRAM, 4 GB flash, 32,000 MAC address entries, 6 MB packet buffering, 16,000 Flexible NetFlow entries, RJ-45 or mini USB console access, and an RJ-45 Ethernet management interface.
C9200-48PL-A sits in the enterprise access tier for workstations, IP phones, cameras, printers, badge readers, and wireless access points that use copper 1GbE cabling. StackWise-160 forms a single managed access block with up to eight same-license C9200 members, while the 1U chassis fits standard rack cabinets in repeated wiring-closet builds. The partial PoE+ profile suits closets where powered devices share a defined power budget and distribution uplinks are chosen to match the fiber plant. ORM Systems supplies this model new and certified refurbished, with refurbished switches tested for boot, port, PoE, fan, power-supply, and management health before dispatch. Request pricing with the required uplink module, power option, stack kit, optics, and quantity so enterprise rollouts, spares pools, and volume refresh projects are scoped accurately. Volume buyers receive aligned line items for switch condition, warranty, accessories, and delivery schedule across multi-site access refreshes.
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C9200-48PL-A sits in the wiring closet and terminates 48 Gigabit Ethernet copper runs from phones, workstations, cameras, printers, and access points. Engineers map VLANs, 802.1X policy, QoS markings, and PoE budgets across the partial PoE+ access edge, using the 370W default power budget for endpoints with measured draw. The selected C9200 uplink module connects the closet to distribution at the required speed. Network Advantage places routed access and segmentation controls at the closet. The result is a dense managed endpoint edge with predictable power allocation and policy enforcement.
The switch anchors the access layer and forwards aggregated endpoint traffic northbound through a selected C9200 modular uplink. Engineers install C9200-NM-4G, C9200-NM-4X, C9200-NM-2Y, or C9200-NM-2Q according to the distribution speed, optics, and fiber plant. C9200-48PL-A keeps 48 1G access ports separate from uplink selection, while Network Advantage applies routed access, VRF segmentation, and policy controls at the handoff. The 176 Gbps switching capacity keeps the access role sized for 1G endpoints before uplink oversubscription planning. The network gains a cleaner boundary between copper endpoint access and routed or trunked campus distribution links.
Compatible Network Advantage C9200 switches join C9200-48PL-A in a StackWise-160 access block when one closet needs more 1G copper ports under one control plane. Engineers align IOS XE versions, C9200-STACK-KIT hardware, uplink modules, power supplies, PoE budgets, and switch priority before adding members. The partial PoE+ model contributes 48 endpoint ports while preserving modular uplink choice and 160 Gbps stack bandwidth across the access block. StackWise keeps operations on one access switch domain instead of separate closet devices. The result is higher access density with unified management and controlled closet growth.
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| C9200-48PL-A |  C9200L-48PXG-2Y-A |  C9200L-48P-4G-A |  C9200-48T-A |  C9200-48P-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 391 mm | 12 inches | 11.8 inches | 12 inches | 391 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9200-48PL-A | C9200L-48PXG-2Y-A | C9200L-48P-4G-A | C9200-48T-A | C9200-48P-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair + Fiber |
| Power Source | AC | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Network Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 20 lbs | 17.6 lbs | 16 lbs | 5.5 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 445 mm |
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Cisco C9200-48PL-A is a Catalyst 9200 managed access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports, partial PoE+ power, modular uplink options, and the Network Advantage software tier. It is designed for enterprise access closets that need powered endpoint ports, stackable operation, Layer 3 services, and Cisco IOS XE management in the Catalyst 9000 switching family.
C9200 identifies the modular Cisco Catalyst 9200 switch family, 48 indicates a 48-port access model, PL identifies the partial PoE+ variant, and A indicates the Network Advantage license tier. For C9200-48PL-A, the key distinction is the partial PoE+ power profile combined with advanced routing and segmentation features from Network Advantage.
C9200-48PL-A is a managed Ethernet switch, not a router appliance or firewall. It provides 48 1G access ports for endpoint connectivity and supports Layer 2 switching plus Layer 3 routed access features in Cisco IOS XE. Network Advantage adds advanced routing and segmentation capabilities, but the product remains an access-layer campus switch.
C9200-48PL-A sits in the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series, the entry-level stackable enterprise access family within the Catalyst 9000 portfolio. Compared with fixed-uplink Catalyst 9200L models, this C9200 model uses modular uplinks, field-replaceable power and fans, and StackWise-160 stacking for access closets that need more hardware flexibility.
C9200-48PL-A provides 48 copper Gigabit Ethernet access ports for endpoint connections. The downlink ports are intended for 10/100/1000BASE-T access wiring and support partial PoE+ operation. Uplinks are not fixed on the base switch; network teams select a compatible C9200 network module such as C9200-NM-4G, C9200-NM-4X, C9200-NM-2Y, or C9200-NM-2Q.
C9200-48PL-A follows the C9200-48PL hardware specification with 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate in standalone operation. With stacking, Cisco lists 336 Gbps switch capacity and 250 Mpps forwarding rate for this model class. Those figures help size the switch for dense 1G access designs with modular uplink bandwidth.
C9200-48PL-A is the partial PoE+ version of the 48-port Catalyst 9200 access switch. With the default PWR-C6-600WAC power supply, Cisco lists 370W of available PoE power; with an additional matching AC supply, available PoE power rises to 740W. PoE+ supports up to 30W per powered port under IEEE 802.3at limits.
C9200-48PL-A supports Layer 2 access switching and Layer 3 routed access through Cisco IOS XE. With Network Advantage, the switch adds advanced capabilities such as EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT segmentation. This makes it suitable for access designs that need more than basic VLAN switching and static routing.
C9200-48PL-A runs Cisco IOS XE and supports operational management through CLI and Cisco Catalyst Center. Cisco also describes cloud monitoring for Catalyst switches through the Meraki dashboard while retaining IOS XE functionality. The platform supports common enterprise operations such as templates, telemetry, SNMP monitoring, logging, 802.1X access control, and policy-based campus management.
C9200-48PL-A supports Cisco StackWise-160 when fitted with the optional C9200-STACK-KIT. Cisco lists 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth and up to eight members for modular C9200 stacks. Stack members must be compatible C9200 models with the same license level, so this Network Advantage model should be stacked with other suitable C9200 Advantage switches.
C9200-48PL-A is used as a stackable access-layer switch for connecting wired endpoints such as phones, workstations, cameras, printers, and wireless access points. The partial PoE+ budget suits closets where not every port needs full 30W draw at the same time. Network Advantage also supports routed access and segmentation in Cisco campus designs.
C9200-48PL-A fits branch and campus access closets that need 48 1G copper ports, a controlled PoE+ budget, modular uplinks, and optional stacking. A single unit covers one dense access cabinet, while multiple compatible C9200 units form a StackWise-160 block for larger port counts under a unified management and uplink design.
C9200-48PL-A suits standard access workloads such as office endpoints, VoIP phones, access points, cameras, badge readers, and printers that connect over 1G copper. The 370W default PoE budget should be planned against actual endpoint draw. It is not an mGig switch, so high-density Wi-Fi 6E access points needing multigigabit access may require another Catalyst 9200 variant.
C9200-48PL-A works in routed access designs where Layer 3 boundaries sit closer to the wiring closet. Network Advantage supports advanced routing and segmentation functions such as EIGRP, IS-IS, HSRP, VRF, VXLAN, LISP, and SGT. Engineers still size uplink modules, routing scale, PoE budget, and stack membership against the local campus architecture.
C9200-48PL-A uses modular uplinks from the C9200 network module family. Cisco lists C9200-NM-4G for 4 x 1GE, C9200-NM-4X for 4 x 10GE, C9200-NM-2Y for 2 x 25GE, and C9200-NM-2Q for 2 x 40GE. The correct module depends on upstream distribution speed, optics, fiber type, and migration plans.
C9200-48PL-A integrates with Cisco IOS XE operations, CLI workflows, and Cisco Catalyst Center for campus management and automation. Cisco also references cloud monitoring for Catalyst switches through the Meraki dashboard. In identity-driven networks, the switch works with Cisco ISE for 802.1X policy enforcement, segmentation workflows, and access-control operations.
C9200-48PL-A supports common campus switching standards and protocols, including 10/100/1000BASE-T access connectivity, IEEE 802.3at PoE+, VLAN operation, 802.1X authentication, MACsec-128, QoS, CDP, VRRP, PBR, and routing protocols under the relevant license tier. Network Advantage extends the switch with advanced routing and segmentation options useful in larger Cisco campus designs.
C9200-48PL-A stacks with compatible modular C9200 models that use the same license level. Cisco states that mixed stacking between C9200 and C9200L models is not supported, and Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-XR switches cannot join the same stack. StackWise-160 requires the optional C9200-STACK-KIT with supported Cisco StackWise cabling.
C9200-48PL-A and C9200-48PL-E share the same 48-port partial PoE+ C9200 hardware profile with modular uplinks and a 370W default PoE budget. The difference is licensing: C9200-48PL-A includes Network Advantage, while C9200-48PL-E uses Network Essentials. Advantage is the better fit when advanced routing, segmentation, or SD-Access design requirements are present.
C9200-48PL-A is the partial PoE+ version, while C9200-48P-A is the full PoE+ 48-port Network Advantage model. Cisco lists 370W PoE with the default 600W AC supply for C9200-48PL and 740W PoE with the default 1KW AC supply for C9200-48P. Choose based on powered endpoint density and PoE budget.
C9200-48PL-A provides partial PoE+ for powered endpoints, while C9200-48T-A is a 48-port data switch without PoE as its base role. Both are modular C9200 Network Advantage models with StackWise-160 support. C9200-48T-A fits data-only access closets, while C9200-48PL-A fits mixed endpoint closets requiring a planned PoE power budget.
C9200-48PL-A is a modular-uplink C9200 switch with FRU power, FRU fans, and StackWise-160 support. C9200L-48PL-4X-A is a fixed-uplink Catalyst 9200L model with 4 x 10G uplinks and StackWise-80 support. C9200-48PL-A fits designs that value selectable uplink modules and field-replaceable hardware over fixed uplink simplicity requirements.
C9200-48PL-A is typically sourced by ORM Systems in new, refurbished, or surplus-market condition depending on channel availability. Buyers should request the required condition, packaging preference, and support expectations during quotation. Refurbished units are useful for matching existing Catalyst 9200 access deployments while controlling cost and preserving established Cisco IOS XE operating practices.
C9200-48PL-A price should be checked through a current ORM Systems quote because condition, quantity, uplink module selection, power-supply options, warranty term, and market availability affect the final cost. Asking for the exact SKU avoids confusion with C9200-48P-A, C9200-48PL-E, and fixed-uplink C9200L alternatives that have different pricing drivers.
C9200-48PL-A appears in Cisco Catalyst 9200 ordering information as a listed C9200 model, and Cisco lifecycle notices should be checked before any procurement decision. Hardware lifecycle status may differ from IOS XE software release end-of-sale notices or older Cisco DNA license notices. ORM Systems can quote available supply and flag any lifecycle constraints known at purchase time.
C9200-48PL-A lead time depends on requested condition, tested stock, quantity, accessory bundle, destination, and whether a specific C9200 uplink module is required. New units, refurbished units, and large multi-switch orders follow different sourcing paths. Buyers should specify the switch, power supplies, stacking kits, optics, and delivery location when requesting a lead-time estimate.
Bulk pricing for C9200-48PL-A is commonly quote based because access refresh projects often include multiple switches, StackWise kits, uplink modules, optics, power supplies, and warranty coverage. ORM Systems can price quantity requirements against available new or refurbished supply. Providing target quantities and deployment timing helps match stock lots and reduce per-unit procurement cost.
C9200-48PL-A purchases from ORM Systems can include warranty coverage according to the quoted condition and commercial terms. Refurbished and surplus Cisco switches are typically sold with a reseller warranty rather than a new Cisco channel entitlement unless specifically quoted. Buyers should confirm warranty duration, replacement process, and coverage for power supplies, fans, and accessories.
Refurbished C9200-48PL-A units should be tested for boot health, port status, PoE delivery, fan and power-supply operation, management access, licensing state, and basic traffic forwarding before dispatch. For stack deployments, buyers should request matching software levels and include the required C9200-STACK-KIT accessories. Testing reduces deployment risk when adding switches to existing Catalyst 9200 closets.
C9200-48PL-A should be evaluated against Cisco Catalyst 9200 compliance documentation for the target country and installation environment. Important technical standards include IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, 802.1X authentication, and MACsec-128 support on C9200 models. Buyers with regulated sites should verify country approvals, power requirements, and cabling standards before ordering.
C9200-48PL-A is first configured through Cisco IOS XE using console, management Ethernet, or network-based provisioning workflows. Engineers normally set management access, software version, hostname, VLANs, trunks, PoE policies, authentication, routing, and uplink module configuration. Cisco Plug and Play and Catalyst Center templates can standardize deployment when the switch joins a managed campus environment.
C9200-48PL-A includes the Network Advantage network stack as indicated by the A suffix, and Cisco Catalyst 9200 ordering also references Cisco DNA or Cisco Catalyst software subscription SKUs for 48-port models. Buyers should verify the desired term, entitlement, and software feature requirements during procurement, especially for Catalyst Center automation, SD-Access, or subscription-managed environments.
C9200-48PL-A commonly requires a selected C9200 network module, compatible Cisco optics or DACs for uplinks, rack-mount hardware, power cords, and optional secondary power supply. Stack deployments also need C9200-STACK-KIT hardware and StackWise cables. Access designs should include Cat 5e or better copper cabling for 1000BASE-T endpoint runs and an accurate PoE budget worksheet.
UK buyers can purchase C9200-48PL-A through ORM Systems by requesting a current quote for the exact Cisco SKU, required condition, quantity, uplink module, warranty term, and delivery address. Specifying C9200-48PL-A avoids substitutions with C9200-48P-A or C9200L-48PL fixed-uplink variants when a modular partial PoE+ Network Advantage switch is required.
ORM Systems can support international enquiries for C9200-48PL-A, subject to stock, destination, export requirements, courier availability, and commercial terms. International buyers should provide the delivery country, required incoterms if applicable, quantity, condition preference, and accessory list. This helps quote the switch, packaging, warranty handling, and delivery route accurately before purchase.
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