C9300L-48T-4G-E
424 Gbps
C9200L-48T-4G-E
184 Gbps
Cisco switch comparison
C9300L-48T-4G-E vs C9200L-48T-4G-E
A key difference between Cisco C9300L-48T-4G-E and C9200L-48T-4G-E is Switching Capacity (Stacked): C9300L-48T-4G-E — 424 Gbps; C9200L-48T-4G-E — 184 Gbps. They also differ in Forwarding Rate (Stacked) (315.48 Mpps vs 137 Mpps) and Default Power Supply (PWR-C1-350WAC-P vs PWR-C5-125WAC). The C9300L-48T-4G-E has the higher published value for this metric. Keep the Cisco test mode and packet profile the same when sizing traffic. The table below shows 68 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C9300L-48T-4G-E
315.48 Mpps
C9200L-48T-4G-E
137 Mpps
C9300L-48T-4G-E
PWR-C1-350WAC-P
C9200L-48T-4G-E
PWR-C5-125WAC
C9300L-48T-4G-E
StackWise-320
C9200L-48T-4G-E
StackWise-80
C9300L-48T-4G-E
320 Gbps
C9200L-48T-4G-E
80 Gbps
C9300L-48T-4G-E
Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch
C9200L-48T-4G-E
Cisco Catalyst 9200L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch
Buying decision
How to choose between C9300L-48T-4G-E and C9200L-48T-4G-E
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Ports and uplinks
Match access media, port count and speed first, then confirm that the uplink design fits the distribution layer.
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PoE and power
Total the power required by connected devices and verify the PoE standard, budget, power supplies and redundancy.
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Performance and software
Compare forwarding, stacking and scale in the intended topology, then confirm the license tier and software release.
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Detailed comparison
Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300L-48T-4G-E | C9200L-48T-4G-E |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch | Cisco Catalyst 9200L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Campus access switch | Campus access switch |
| Network License | Network Essentials | Network Essentials |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 48 | 48 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 data RJ-45 | 48 x 1G data RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G RJ-45 | 1G RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | 4 x 1G SFP | 4 x 1G SFP |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port |
| PoE-capable Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB |
| Total System Ports | 52 | 52 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 104 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 424 Gbps | 184 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 77.38 Mpps | 77.38 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 315.48 Mpps | 137 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 32,000 | 14,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 16,000 | 2,000 |
| Multicast Route Scale | 8,000 | 1,000 |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | 5,120 | 1,600 |
| QoS Scale | 5,120 | 1,000 |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64,000 | 16,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 1,000 | 512 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | Not supported | Not supported |
| PoE Standard | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-350WAC-P | PWR-C5-125WAC |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Power Supply Options | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies | Compatible C5/C6 AC supplies; supported DC supply on PoE models |
| Maximum System Power | 82.32 W | 47.49 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | AC input; optional DC power supplies on supported modular and fixed-uplink PoE models |
| Heat Dissipation | 281 BTU/h | 162 BTU/h |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | Redundant power with an optional second compatible supply |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-320 | StackWise-80 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 320 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 | 8 |
| StackPower | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fan Modules | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | Fixed redundant fans |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1c | Cisco IOS XE 16.9.2 |
| DRAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| CPU | x86 CPU complex | Not listed |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 445 × 449 mm | 44 × 445 × 329 mm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 4.53 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% | 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m | Up to 3,048 m |
| MTBF | 387,860 hours | 508,700 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic Rating | LpA 44 dBA typical; 47 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) | 42 dBA typical; 45 dBA maximum |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A; ICES-003 Class A |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount | 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
“Not listed” means that no confirmed value is currently available for that model and parameter.
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