Catalyst 9200L C9200L-48T-4X-E 48-Port with 10G Uplinks

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CISCO-C9200L-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9200L-48-PORT-10G | Part #: CISCO-C9200L-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9200L-48-PORT-10G

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At 176 Gbps of switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate, the Catalyst 9200L C9200L-48T-4X-E delivers the throughput density required for sustained line-rate performance across all 48 ports even during peak utilization cycles. This combination of metrics matters because it tells you whether the switch can actually deliver what its port count promises—many entry-level switches cannot. The C9200L-48T-4X-E is designed to do exactly that, making it the workhouse for network engineers who need to guarantee performance SLAs without oversubscription.

Built as a fixed-configuration, 1RU rack-mountable unit, the Catalyst 9200L C9200L-48T-4X-E fits cleanly into standard data centre environments where space is premium and operational simplicity is non-negotiable. The 48 Ethernet ports handle access-layer and aggregation tasks, while the 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports provide the backbone connectivity your core infrastructure demands. Cisco designed this platform around the premise that mid-market data centres, enterprise campus networks, and service provider edge locations need switching performance without the complexity or footprint of chassis-based systems. The result is a switch that has earned genuine traction in GCC deployments where densely-packed server clusters feed into leaf-and-spine fabrics or where traditional three-tier architectures still dominate.

The Catalyst 9200L C9200L-48T-4X-E runs Cisco IOS XE Software, which means your network operations team inherits a management experience they already understand. CLI access, SNMP instrumentation, and a web-based management interface all ship standard—no surprises, no proprietary tooling required to get the switch into production. The platform supports the full suite of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) alongside Layer 2 constructs like VLAN, STP, and RSTP, giving you flexibility whether you're running this as a pure switch or as a routed access device. IPv4 and IPv6 coexistence is native, which matters if your organization is mid-migration or operating dual-stack environments. For teams managing network segmentation, VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) capability allows logical separation without requiring separate physical hardware.

Power consumption sits around 150W under typical load, which is modest enough that thermal planning becomes straightforward in most data centre environments. The option for redundant power supplies—while not mandatory—is prudent if this switch sits in any customer-facing or production-critical role where a single PSU failure would violate your uptime targets. Network architects across the UAE and broader GCC region have standardized on this platform in branch offices, secondary data centres, and as aggregation points in containerized or modular data centre builds. The Cisco brand backing means vendor support is available locally through established channels, and the part number CISCO-C9200L-48T-4X-E-CATALYST-9200L-48-PORT-10G is recognized in procurement systems across the region.

If your role involves designing or refreshing access-layer switching for a mid-sized enterprise or managing the build-out of a regional data centre hub, the C9200L-48T-4X-E earns consideration because it balances performance density, operational familiarity, and real-world reliability. This is not a switch that demands your attention through flashy feature lists; it earns respect through the ability to run reliably under load, integrate seamlessly into existing Cisco deployments, and simplify capacity planning conversations with stakeholders who care about SLA delivery more than marketing claims.

Interface & Connectivity Specifications

• 48 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for server, workstation, and edge device connections
• 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports supporting both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic connections
• 176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 130.95 Mpps wire-rate forwarding
• IOS XE Software with CLI, SNMP v3, and web-UI management options
• Full Layer 3 routing support: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF, and dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
• Layer 2 protocols: VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)
• Redundant power supply option; standard configuration operates at approximately 150W

Omnixon Global stocks the Catalyst 9200L C9200L-48T-4X-E and maintains technical competency across the full Cisco switching portfolio for enterprises, data centre operators, and service providers throughout the GCC, South Asia, and Europe. Our warehouse in Dubai is positioned to deliver this platform rapidly, and our sales engineers can architect complete switching solutions—from port density analysis through uplink design—for your specific environment. If you are evaluating this switch for a production deployment, we invite you to submit an RFQ detailing your port count requirements, uplink bandwidth, and timeline expectations.