Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB 24-Port PoE+ Switch – Powerful Enhanced VRF, Modular Uplink

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB is a powerful, secure, and highly resilient Layer 3 managed switch, tailored for demanding enterprise branch office and campus networking environments. With 24 full Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports, flexible modular uplink options, and advanced security protocols, The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB offers an optimal solution to optimise IT infrastructure, reduce operational costs, and enhance network performance. This model is part of Cisco’s industry-leading Catalyst 9200 Series, known for delivering intent-based networking, seamless scalability, and comprehensive network assurance.

The C9200-24PB switch supports modular uplinks for flexible network connectivity and offers a stacking bandwidth of up to 160 Gbps. innovative UADP 2.0 Mini integrated CPU ensures superior switching capacity and forwarding rates, allowing networks to handle large data loads efficiently. With advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, including OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and ISIS, it fosters dynamic, policy-based network segmentation for enhanced traffic management and security.

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB switch features robust resiliency with field-replaceable units (FRUs), redundant power supplies, and dual internal fans to maintain seamless network operation and minimise downtime. Enhanced VRF support allows for isolated network environments, ensuring secure data flow in complex enterprise topologies. Further, the Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) integration simplifies network operations with automated policy management and cloud-enabled monitoring through Cisco DNA Center.

Key Technical Features of Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports: Deliver full Power over Ethernet Plus capability for powering connected devices such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points with up to 370W of power.

• Modular Uplink Support: One slot for up to four interchangeable 1G or 10G network modules provides flexible uplink configurations for high-speed network connectivity.

• High Stacking Bandwidth: Supports up to 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth for enhanced scalability and simplified management across switch stacks.

• Switching Capacity & Forwarding Rate: Offers 128 Gbps switching capacity with a forwarding rate of 190.4 million packets per second (Mpps) to accommodate demanding network traffic.

• Resiliency & Redundancy: Built with field-replaceable power supplies, redundant fans, and modular uplinks to ensure continuous uptime and reliable operations.

• Advanced Security Features: Includes AES-128 MACsec encryption, policy-based segmentation, Control Plane Protection (CoPP), and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support to defend against network threats.

• Layer 3 Routing Support: Supports major protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, RIP, HSRP, VRRP, and advanced routing policies including policy-based routing and VRF.

• Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Enables simplified network automation and policy-based management from edge to cloud using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center.

• Flexible NetFlow (FNF): Advanced network monitoring with support for up to 16,000 flows for comprehensive traffic analysis.

• Hardware Specifications: Equipped with 4 GB DRAM and 4 GB flash memory, supports jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes, and manages up to 4096 VLAN IDs and 1000 SVIs (Switched Virtual Interfaces).

• Physical Dimensions & Weight: Compact and lightweight design measuring approximately 4.4 x 44.5 x 35.0 cm and weighing around 5.5 kg, suitable for rack mounting in diverse environments.

• Plug and Play (PnP) Enabled: Facilitates easy deployment and network expansion with secure, unified, and integrated device rollouts.

The Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB switch is a top-tier choice for organisations seeking a reliable, scalable, and secure networking foundation with cutting-edge Layer 3 routing and PoE capabilities. the Cisco Catalyst C9200-24PB modular design, high throughput, and network automation readiness position it as a premium solution for modern enterprise networks.