Product Type | Managed Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch |
Model Number | C9200CX-12P-CX-E |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 9200CX Series |
Form Factor | Compact (Desktop or Wall-Mountable) |
Weight | 2.63 kg (5.8 lbs) |
Power Supply | Internal AC Power Supply |
PoE Power Budget | 240W |
Switching Capacity | 56 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 83.33 Mpps |
Total VLANs | 1023 |
MAC Address Table Size | 16,000 entries |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1,122,860 hours |
Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 12-port PoE+ Switch, 240W, Essential License

Key Benefits

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- Offers flexible PoE+ capabilities to power various network devices without additional hardware
- Essential license tier ensures critical management and security features are available out of the box
- TAA compliance positions this switch for use in federally-regulated installations
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 12-port PoE+ switch (C9200CX-12P-CX-E) is a compact Layer 2/3 switch offering 12 PoE+ ports with a 240W power budget, designed for space-sensitive environments. Featuring the Essential software license, it delivers key enterprise capabilities for secure and manageable networks. TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and regulated industries. Manufactured in Mexico, this switch is engineered for consistent performance and efficient device deployment in branch and edge networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS, WEEE, ENERGY STAR |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption | Yes (802.1AE on uplinks) |
TrustSec | Supported |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) | Yes |
Control Plane Policing | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 12 |
PoE+ Ports | 12 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Uplink Ports | 2 x 1G SFP + 2 x 10G SFP+ |
Console Ports | 1 x USB Type B Console Port, 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Max PoE per Port | 30W (IEEE 802.3at) |
Network Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 10.59 x 9.41 x 1.73 in (26.9 x 23.9 x 4.4 cm) |
Mounting Type | Desktop, Wall-Mountable, Optional DIN Rail Mount |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | Fanless (0 dB) |
Cooling | Passive Cooling (Fanless) |
Heat Dissipation | 1154 BTU/hr |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center |
License Level | Network Essentials |
Software Image | IOS XE |
Stacking Support | Via Cisco StackPower Cable |
Remote Management | Supported via Cisco DNA Center |
Cloud Monitoring | Supported (Cisco DNA) |