Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Form Factor | Compact 1U Rack-mountable |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 10.6 in x 9.6 in x 1.7 in |
Weight | 6.59 lbs |
Power Requirements | Internal power supply (PoE budget up to 240 W) |
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE 17.9 Universal |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Status Indicators | Power |
Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
Flash Memory | 8 GB |
Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 8-Port PoE+ Compact Switch, EDU Edition


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- Purpose-built for educational institutions with K-12 pricing and compact, silent operation
- High-performance switching with Layer 3 routing, extensive scale, and robust PoE+ power delivery
- Advanced security and manageability features simplify deployment and safeguard network operations
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 8-Port PoE+ Compact Switch, part of the trusted Catalyst 9000 series, delivers enterprise-grade switching performance tailored for education environments. This 1U rack-mountable and fanless unit supports 8 Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports along with two 1GbE and two 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports—ideal for high-performance, low-noise deployments in classrooms or administrative areas. It provides a PoE budget of 240W, enabling reliable power delivery to IP cameras, access points, and other PoE-enabled devices.
Powered by Cisco's IOS XE 17.9 Universal software, the switch supports Layer 3 routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, RIPng, and more. Advanced management tools are supported through interfaces such as SNMP, CLI, and RESTCONF, offering flexibility for IT staff. With a switching capacity of 60 Gbps, a forwarding rate of 44.64 Mpps, and a MAC address table size of 32,000 entries, this model is designed for scalability and resilience. Extensive IEEE standards compliance and physical indicators like power status LEDs ease integration and maintenance. Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC, MACsec encryption, and robust ACL/QoS capabilities ensure secure, segmented, and high-performing campus networks.
Optimized for K-12 educational applications, the unit includes a limited lifetime warranty and offers superior investment protection. With RFID tagging and expanded support for VLANs, virtual networks, and flow entries, it's engineered to accommodate future networking demands in institutional environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Inquire |
TAA Compliance | Inquire |
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.3at, EN 61000, EN 60950, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS, others |
Certifications | UL, FCC, ICES, VCCI, BSMI, CE, KN, CCC, TCVN |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Capabilities | |
Encryption Support | MACsec (802.1AE) with 256-bit AES |
Access Control | Access Control Lists (ACLs), IEEE 802.1x authentication |
Quality of Service (QoS) | Supported (with advanced classification and policing) |
Secure Segmentation | SGT/DGT policies, IP SGT binding scale: 8000 |
Interfaces
10/100/1000 Ports (PoE+) | 8 x RJ-45 PoE+ |
1G Uplink Ports | 2 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
10G Uplink Ports | 2 x 10GBase-X SFP+ |
USB Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Console Port | 1 x Micro-USB |
Expansion Slots | 1 x SD Memory Card |
Switching Capacity | 60 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 44.64 Mpps |
Packet Buffer Size | 6 MB |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Minimum Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Operating Humidity | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Fanless |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG, RMON, MIB |
Cloud Features | Cisco DNA Center support, Plug and Play (PnP) |
Licensing Model | Smart licensing (optional DNA licenses) |
Included Software | Cisco IOS XE 17.9 Universal |