C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A – 12x1G Data Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – PD/Adapter Powered – Network Advantage
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C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A Description
The C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A is a Cisco Catalyst 9200CX compact switch built for locations where a standard fixed-fan closet switch does not fit the space or the noise budget. It carries 12 10/100/1000 data ports, two fixed 1G copper uplinks, a dedicated 1G copper PD uplink, and two fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks, and it runs fanless with no internal power supply of its own: the switch draws power either from an upstream 802.3bt Class 6 PSE over the PD uplink or from an optional external AC or DC auxiliary power adapter, and it does not support stacking. The -A suffix carries a Network Advantage Network Stack license, which on this compact platform is the only C9200CX tier that unlocks BGP, PTP, and MACsec-256 alongside the standard Advantage additions such as EIGRP, HSRP, and network segmentation. Cisco's compact mounting lineup for this switch spans a magnetic tray, DIN rail bracket, 19-inch rack bracket, wall-mount tray, under-desk mount, and rubber feet for tabletop placement, which is the hardware basis for deploying it outside a traditional wiring closet. At 70 Gbps of switching bandwidth and 52.08 Mpps of forwarding, it targets small fixed-port access roles rather than high-density aggregation.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A |
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Data Ports |
12x 10/100/1000 |
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Copper Uplinks |
2x 1G Fixed |
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PD Uplink |
1x 1G Copper, 802.3bt Class 6 |
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Fiber Uplinks |
2x 10G SFP+ Fixed |
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Power Input |
802.3bt Class 6 Powered-Device Uplink (51W) or Optional 80W AC/DC Adapter |
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Default Power Supply |
None (PD or Adapter, No Internal PSU) |
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Fan |
Fanless |
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Switching Bandwidth |
70 Gbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
52.08 Mpps |
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Network License |
Network Advantage |
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Stacking |
Not Supported |
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Weight |
4.0 lb (1.81 kg) |
Product Performance
Key Features
The 1G copper PD uplink accepts 802.3bt Class 6 power from an upstream PSE at up to 51W, so the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A can run without its own power supply or a dedicated electrical drop wherever the upstream switch already has PoE headroom.
With no internal fan, the chassis has no moving-part acoustic output, which matters most where the switch sits in occupied space rather than a ventilated closet.
Cisco lists magnetic tray, DIN rail, 19-inch rack bracket, wall-mount tray, under-desk mount, and tabletop rubber feet for this chassis, giving the installer a hardware-confirmed path to mount it outside a rack.
On the C9200CX platform, Network Advantage is the only tier that enables BGP, PTP, and MACsec-256 in addition to the family-wide EIGRP, HSRP, and segmentation features that Essentials lacks.
The compact chassis does not support StackWise, so every C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A is provisioned and managed as a standalone switch rather than as a stack member.
Port-level 802.1X authentication and MACsec-128 link encryption are part of the Network Essentials layer this hardware always carries, so basic access control and link encryption are available regardless of which Network Stack tier is ordered.
Application Scenarios
Deployed as a small standalone access point in a branch office or edge location where a full fixed-fan closet switch is unnecessary and BGP or PTP-aware routing at the edge is part of the design.
Installed using the DIN rail, wall-mount tray, or under-desk mount instead of a 19-inch rack, in retail back rooms, kiosks, or utility spaces that were never built with rack space in mind.
Mounted near a single camera, sensor, or small access point cluster at the end of a cable run from an existing wiring closet, positioned where the extra weight and footprint of a fan-cooled switch would not fit the enclosure.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A | ||
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Port count |
12x 1G data |
12x 1G data |
8x 1G PoE+ |
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Copper uplinks |
2x 1G + 1x 1G PD |
2x 1G + 1x 1G PD |
2x 1G |
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Fiber uplinks |
2x 10G SFP+ |
2x 10G SFP+ |
2x 10G SFP+ |
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Power supply |
None (PD input or adapter) |
None (PD input or adapter) |
315W HVDC/AC internal |
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Default power output to endpoints |
Not applicable, PD input only |
Not applicable, PD input only |
240W |
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Switching bandwidth |
70 Gbps |
70 Gbps |
60 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
52.08 Mpps |
52.08 Mpps |
44.64 Mpps |
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Network license |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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MTBF |
960,180 hours |
960,180 hours |
734,030 hours |
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Stacking |
Not supported |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Fan |
Fanless |
Fanless |
Fanless |
- Choosing C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A over C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E buys BGP, PTP, and MACsec-256 on the same fanless hardware; a deployment that only needs static or Essentials-tier routing on this compact chassis gives up nothing in port count or power behavior by dropping to the -E license, since the hardware, PD uplink, and 70 Gbps switching path stay identical between the two.
- Against C9200CX-8P-2XGH-E, the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A trades a built-in 240W PoE budget for four extra data ports and PD-based power sourcing; a site that needs to power PoE endpoints such as phones or cameras directly from the switch stays with the C9200CX-8P-2XGH family, while a site that only needs PD-powered data ports upstream of existing PoE gear fits the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A.
- Cisco has not published an in-place Network Stack upgrade PID between the -E and -A suffixes on the C9200CX-12T-2X2G hardware, so a design that starts on Network Essentials and later needs BGP, PTP, or MACsec-256 has to reorder the -A hardware SKU rather than apply a license upgrade.
- For deciding which SKU to order in this group, settle the license tier first against the routing and security features the deployment actually needs, then confirm whether PoE output to endpoints or PD-based input power fits the site, since port count and fiber uplink layout do not separate the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A from its -E sibling.
Selection Guide
1. BGP And PTP Are The Deciding Factor, Not Port Count
Port layout and the PD uplink are identical between the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A and C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E; the only reason to pay for this SKU over its sibling is a confirmed need for BGP, PTP, or MACsec-256, since every other hardware and performance figure is shared.
2. Class 6 PSE Availability Sets The Power Method
Drawing 51W over the PD uplink only works when the upstream switch port sustains 802.3bt Class 6; a port that only negotiates a lower class forces the auxiliary adapter as the power method for this SKU instead of PD input.
3. Hardware Swap Is The Only Path Off Essentials Later
Cisco has not published a Network Stack license upgrade PID for this chassis, so a project ordered on Essentials today cannot add BGP, PTP, or MACsec-256 later without replacing the switch with this Advantage-licensed SKU.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Power source selection |
Confirm whether the site will power the switch through the PD uplink (802.3bt Class 6, 51W) or through the optional AC/DC auxiliary adapter. |
The switch ships with no internal power supply, so the power path must be decided and ordered before install. |
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Software subscription term |
Confirm the Cisco Catalyst or Cisco DNA subscription term (3/5/7-year) matches the Network Advantage hardware tier. |
A mismatched subscription tier can block Smart Licensing activation. |
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Console cable type |
Confirm a USB Micro-B cable or the CAB-CON-USBRJ45 adapter is available for initial configuration. |
The C9200CX console port is USB Micro-B, not the RJ45 or mini-USB used on C9200/C9200L. |
Optional Add-ons
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Add-on |
Description |
|---|---|
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C9K-80W-ADPT / PWR-ADPT |
Optional AC-DC auxiliary power adapter (80W) for powering the switch without PoE PD input. |
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C9K-ADPT-DC |
Optional DC-DC auxiliary power adapter (80W) for DC-powered installations. |
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C9K-ADPT-BRKT-12T |
Mounting bracket for the auxiliary power adapter on this chassis. |
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C9K-MGNT-TRAY |
Magnetic mounting tray for the compact chassis. |
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C9K-CMPCT-DIN-MNT |
DIN rail mounting bracket for the compact chassis. |
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RACKMNT-19-CMPACT |
19-inch rack mounting bracket for the compact chassis. |
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C9K-WALL-TRAY |
Wall-mount bracket for the compact chassis. |
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C9K-CMPCT-DESK-MNT |
Under-desk mounting bracket for the compact chassis. |
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C9K-ACC-RBFT |
Rubber feet for tabletop placement. |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9200CX-12T-2X2G-A | Network license | Network Advantage |
| Data ports | 12x 10/100/1000 | Copper uplinks | 2x 1G fixed + 1x 1G copper PD uplink (802.3bt Class 6) |
| Fiber uplinks | 2x 10G SFP+ fixed | PD input power | Up to 51W via 802.3bt Class 6 powered-device uplink |
| Auxiliary power adapter | Optional 80W AC-DC (C9K-80W-ADPT / PWR-ADPT) or 80W DC-DC (C9K-ADPT-DC) | Power source priority | Auxiliary adapter takes priority over PD; PD port disabled when adapter is connected |
| Switching bandwidth | 70 Gbps | Forwarding rate | 52.08 Mpps |
| MAC address table | 32,000 | IPv4 routes (ARP + learned) | 14,000 (10,000 direct + 4,000 indirect) |
| IPv4 routing entries | 4,000 | IPv6 routing entries | 2,000 |
| Multicast routes | 1,000 | ACL scale entries | 1,600 |
| QoS scale entries | 1,000 | Packet buffer | 6 MB |
| FNF flows | 16,000 | DRAM / Flash | 4 GB / 8 GB (plus up to 4 GB Micro-SD expansion) |
| VLAN IDs | 4094 | Jumbo frame | 9198 bytes |
| SVI | 512 | PVST instances | 128 |
| SD-Access Virtual Networks | 16 | Stacking | Not supported |
| Fan | Fanless | Console port | USB Micro-B (CAB-CON-USBRJ45 adapter available for RJ45) |
| Physical dimensions | 1.73 x 10.6 x 6.5 in (4.4 x 26.9 x 16.5 cm) | Weight | 4.0 lb / 1.81 kg (datasheet); Cisco hardware installation guide lists 4.1 lb / 1.86 kg |
| Operating temperature | -5 to 45 degC (23 to 113 degF) | Storage temperature | -40 to 70 degC (-40 to 158 degF) |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% noncondensing | Operating altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) |
| MTBF | 960,180 hours | Mounting options | Magnetic tray, DIN rail, 19-inch rack bracket, wall-mount tray, under-desk mount, tabletop rubber feet |
| Safety compliance | IEC/UL/CSA/EN 60950-1 and 62368-1, AS/NZS 60950.1/62368.1, Class I Equipment | EMC compliance | CISPR 32/35 Class A, EN 55032/55035, FCC Part 15, ICES-003 Class A |
| Environmental compliance | RoHS 5 | Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) |
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