Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4G-E — 48× 1G (no PoE) with 4× 1G SFP fixed uplinks (Network Essentials)

What it is: A stackable, Layer-3 Catalyst 9200L switch with 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 data ports (no PoE) and 4 × 1G SFP fixed uplinks. Runs IOS-XE and ships with the Network Essentials (-E) feature set. Fixed internal power/fans keep the BOM simple; optional RPS for backup power.

Why buyers pick C9200L-48T-4G-E (plain English)

• Cost-efficient access when you don’t need PoE—perfect for desktops, printers, thin clients.

• Simple uplinks: built-in 4× 1G SFP—just add optics.

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

• Modern IOS-XE stack: automation-friendly, telemetry-ready, and SD-Access capable with DNA subscriptions.

• Quiet, closet-friendly: fixed fans and internal PSU; RPS option for power redundancy.

60-second spec box (C9200L-48T-4G-E)

Access ports

• 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (data only, no PoE)

Uplinks (fixed)

• 4 × 1G SFP (use SX/LX/BX optics as distance dictates)

Power

• Internal fixed AC PSU

• RPS connector for optional external redundant power

Stacking / HA

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

• Up to 8 switches per stack

Software / features (Network Essentials)

• IOS-XE, L3 routing (Static/OSPF/EIGRP-lite), VRF-lite

• Security: 802.1X/MAB, DHCP Snooping, DAI, ACLs

• Ops/telemetry: WebUI/CLI, model-driven telemetry, NetFlow/Flexible NetFlow, 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 for the 1G uplinks (SX/LX/BX as needed)

• External RPS unit/cable for PSU redundancy

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

• Rack ears & cable management for tidy installs

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

• Perfect for: campus/branch access layers with non-PoE endpoints and 1G uplink requirements.

• Step up to C9200L-48P-4X-E if you need PoE+ and 10G SFP+ uplinks.

• Step up to C9200-48P-A if you want modular uplinks and field-replaceable PSUs/fans.

• Step up to C9300 for mGig downlinks or larger PoE budgets.

TL;DR

C9200L-48T-4G-E = 48× 1G data ports, fixed 4× 1G SFP uplinks, StackWise-80, quiet fixed power/fans, and Network Essentials features—ideal when you want dependable Catalyst access without PoE or 10G uplink costs.