New Cisco C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E 12x 1GB RJ45 3x 1GB RJ45 (1x PoE++) 2x 10GB SFP+ Switch
Overview
This switch is designed to provide a flexible and scalable solution with robust performance for edge networking, supporting advanced security and management features while maintaining a compact and fanless design. The Cisco C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9200CX Series, a line of compact, fixed-configuration Ethernet switches designed for enterprise and branch office networks. Here are the key specifications for the C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E model:
Chassis and Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: Compact, fanless design ideal for deployment in space-constrained environments
- Dimensions (H x W x D):
- Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm)
- Width: 10.87 inches (27.6 cm)
- Depth: 9.45 inches (24.0 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)
- Port Density
- Downlink Ports: 12 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
- Uplink Ports:
- 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports
- 2 x 1G RJ-45 Ethernet ports
- Management Ports: 1 x RJ-45 console port
- Performance and Capacity
- Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 83.33 Mpps (million packets per second)
- DRAM: 4 GB
- Flash: 4 GB
- Packet Buffer: 6 MB shared across all ports
- Latency: Sub-microsecond for 10G ports
- Power and Cooling
- Power Supply Options:
- Internal power supply (no external power brick required)
- Maximum power rating of 70W
- Optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) input for external power redundancy
- Cooling: Fanless design, making it suitable for deployment in noise-sensitive environments
- Software and Protocol Support
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XE, which provides comprehensive support for advanced routing, switching, and security features
- Layer 2 Features:
- VLANs, Private VLANs, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), including Rapid PVST+ and MST
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Layer 3 Features:
- Routed access with support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP
- Advanced IP routing including Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
- IPv6 support
- Security Features:
- 802.1X authentication
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
- TrustSec and MACsec encryption support
- Redundancy and High Availability
- Stacking: Supports StackWise-160, providing up to 160 Gbps of stacking throughput with up to 8 switches in a stack
- Redundancy: Power redundancy through external PoE input
- Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature:
- 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
- Storage Temperature:
- -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Altitude: Operating up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
- Advanced Features
- Automation: Cisco DNA Center integration for automation and assurance
- Security: Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption (on uplinks), and segment routing
- QoS: Comprehensive QoS with traffic classification, marking, and queuing
- Deployment Scenarios
- Branch Offices: Ideal for branch offices or small-scale deployments where space and noise are concerns
- IoT Environments: Suitable for IoT deployments due to its compact size and PoE capabilities
- Enterprise Networks: Provides a secure and high-performance solution for small to medium-sized enterprise networks
