isco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E — 48× 1G PoE+ access with 4× 10G SFP+ fixed uplinks (Network Essentials)

What it is: A stackable, Layer-3 Catalyst 9200L switch with 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ ports and 4 × 10G SFP+ fixed uplinks. Runs IOS-XE and ships with the Network Essentials (-E) feature set. Quiet, efficient, and perfect for closets that want built-in 10G uplinks without modular power.

Why buyers pick C9200L-48P-4X-E (plain English)

• Power + 10G, built in: 48 ports of PoE+ (up to 30W/port) and four 10G uplinks—no add-on module needed.

• Stacks cleanly: StackWise-80 for single-IP management and fast failover (up to 8 members).

• Secure & modern: IOS-XE, model-driven telemetry, 802.1X, TrustSec hooks, and SD-Access readiness with DNA licenses.

• Install and forget: fixed fans and internal PSU keep the BOM simple; RPS connector available for external backup power.

60-second spec box (C9200L-48P-4X-E)

Access ports

• 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45, PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30W/port)

Uplinks (fixed)

• 4 × 10G SFP+ (use SR/LR/BX or DAC/AOC as distance dictates)

Power / PoE

• Internal fixed AC PSU (typical system PoE budget ~740W; plan to your endpoint draw)

• Perpetual/Fast PoE keeps endpoints powered through reloads/boot

• RPS port for external redundant power (optional)

Stacking / HA

• StackWise-80 (stack bandwidth up to 80 Gbps)

• Up to 8 switches per stack; stacking cables sold separately

Software / features (Network Essentials)

• IOS-XE, L3 routing (static/OSPF/EIGRP lite), VRF-lite, ACLs, QoS

• Security: 802.1X/MAB, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, TrustSec hooks

• Ops: WebUI/CLI, NetFlow/Flexible NetFlow, model-driven telemetry, DNA Center compatibility

Hardware & form factor

• 1U rack-mount, fixed-fan cooling (closet-friendly acoustics)

• Front-panel status LEDs; out-of-band mgmt port + USB console

What to order with it (common adds)

• SFP+ optics or DAC/AOC for the 10G uplinks

• External RPS unit/cable if you want PSU redundancy

• DNA licenses (Essentials/Advantage) if you’re rolling out SD-Access or centralized automation

• Cable mgmt / rack ears for tidy installs

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

• Perfect for: campus/branch access layers with lots of powered endpoints and native 10G uplinks.

• Step up to C9200-48P-A if you prefer modular uplinks (swap 1G/10G) and field-replaceable PSUs/fans.

• Step up to C9300 if you need mGig downlinks, larger PoE budgets, or more advanced hardware options.

TL;DR

C9200L-48P-4X-E = 48× PoE+ access, fixed 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks, StackWise-80, simple fixed power/fans, and Network Essentials features—built for dependable, no-drama access switching when you want 10G uplinks baked in.