Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Model | Cisco Catalyst C9200CX-12T-1A |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable – 1U |
Weight | 3.99 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240 V |
Power Consumption | 80 Watt |
MTBF | 755,270 hours |
RAM | 4 GB |
Flash Memory | 8 GB |
Built-in Devices | RFID tag |
Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 12-Port Compact Managed Switch, 1Y Advantage

Key Benefits

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- Advanced Layer 3 routing and high switching capacity make it ideal for enterprise and branch network expansion.
- Compact and fanless design allows silent operation and easy deployment in space-constrained environments.
- Includes 1-year Cisco Network Advantage license with lifetime warranty and next-business-day hardware replacement.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200CX 12-port compact switch (model C9200CX-12T-1A) delivers Layer 3 managed performance in a small, rack-mountable 1U form factor. Engineered for enterprise access and branch deployments, this switch includes 12 10/100/1000Base-T ports, three additional 1000Base-T ports, and two 1/10G SFP+ uplink interfaces. It also supports UPOE+ power, providing up to 60W per port for power-hungry devices. With a switching capacity of 70 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 52.08 Mpps, the 9200CX ensures efficient network throughput.
Key enterprise-class features include advanced Layer 3 routing protocols, MACsec encryption, and extensive QoS options. The device supports up to 4096 VLANs, 32K MAC addresses, and includes hardware-accelerated NetFlow. Management is simplified with support for SNMP, RESTCONF, and Cisco DNA Center. Durable and quiet due to its fanless design, it meets strict energy and operational standards and includes an MTBF of over 755,000 hours. A lifetime warranty with next-day replacement and 90-day technical consultation further enhance ROI.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 10.6 in x 6.5 in x 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range (Storage) | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Fanless design |
Status Indicators | Power |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), RMON, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG, Cisco DNA Center |
Included Software | Cisco Network Advantage (1 year) |
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) | Supported |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 12 x 10/100/1000Base-T + 3 x 1000Base-T + 2 x 1/10G SFP+ |
Uplink Ports | 2 x 1/10G SFP+ |
PoE Support | UPOE+ |
PoE Max Power per Port | 60 W |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Console Ports | 1 x Console (micro-USB) |
SD Card Slot | 1 x SD Memory Card (total/free) |
Data Transfer Rate | 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Switching Capacity | 70 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 52.08 Mpps |
Packet Buffer Size | 6 MB |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9198 bytes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class A, CE, RoHS, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3af, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.1ae, 802.3at, 802.3bt |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, VRRP, PIM-SM/SSM, RIPng, OSPFv3, MSTP, PBR |
Access Control List (ACL) Support | Yes – 1600 ACL scale entries |
MACsec Encryption | Supported - 256-bit AES |
802.1x Authentication | Supported |
Flexible NetFlow Entries | 16000 |
Trustworthy Systems | Supported via Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC |
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Firewall |