Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Review
We use it primarily for our end systems and when we have a new project. Then we install them for the project and we use them primarily two …
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What is Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches?
Cisco offers the Catalyst 9200 series of campus LAN switches.
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- Mainly, if they have upgraded the option of that we have a dual power supply so that you don't need to turn it off if you have A and B power. That is ...
- That's one thing that the price, it's quite more expensive than the one that it is replacing. We discovered that. That was one thing that I would say ...
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What is Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches?
The Cisco Catalyst family of switches includes enterprise LAN access, distribution, and core switches. The vendor says the switches are designed for an entirely new era of intent-based networking, deliver stellar performance and functionality, and prepares a network for the future with breakthrough innovations for security, mobility, IoT, and the cloud.
Cisco Catalyst switches offer advanced security capabilities, scale for IoT, and cloud readiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco offers the Catalyst 9200 series of campus LAN switches.
HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, and Juniper EX Series Switches are common alternatives for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches.
The most common users of Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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November 03, 2023
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Review
We use it primarily for our end systems and when we have a new project. Then we install them for the project and we use them primarily two at a time and they address that. We use them as a replacement for the Cisco 2960 X model because it's kind of in line with that one and it replaces that one and we use it. The best thing about this one is actually that it has the option of having duplicated the power supplies, which is a hot block and it has the option of the stacking as well as the 29 60. We use it primarily for in-end users. That is why we use it.
- Mainly, if they have upgraded the option of that we have a dual power supply so that you don't need to turn it off if you have A and B power. That is one of the main things that we are using.
- That's one thing that the price, it's quite more expensive than the one that it is replacing. We discovered that. That was one thing that I would say that would kind of be negative if I should say one thing.
September 09, 2023
Hands Down Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Are The Way To Go!
We use Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches for staff, faculty, and students to access network resources, VOIP, Web Conferencing, IP Cameras, Access Control, Printing, Security, and internet connectivity.
- VLAN
- ACL
- Transmit and receive packets
- Ease of use
- Flash memory size
- Boot time
- Faster response when processing invalid command
June 08, 2023
Stability and sustanibility
Replace EOL Cisco Catalyst 2960S and G switches.
- Ease of deployment
- standardize on CLI
- same IOS-XE software upgrade and management
- monitor in a single pane of console
- management of these switches to replace Cisco PRIME
March 07, 2023
Cost-effective campus access switch
We use Cisco 9200 as general purpose access switches.
- CLI management
- Long life for hardware and software
- 1-hop sercurity
- CLI and running-configuration more like Juniper
- Cheaper switches with all ports at least 2.5G
- network module with both 25G and 40G
February 11, 2023
Network Engineer
For management switch
- layer2
- ztp
- port density
- Management
- campus
- temporary area
These are innovative and robust edge switches that were implemented just over a year ago at the headquarters due to infrastructure restructuring and technology park modernization. The old 2960S switches were removed and replaced by the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches, all models with power over ethernet ports. We use these switches for edge, distribution and also for static routing and OSPF in the network. In the core and distribution, it was decided to place redundant sources to prioritize the high availability of the network and keep it always On.
- Redundant power supply and fans. The priority is to keep the network always operational and available.
- Modular uplinks with option to choose the type of port and desired speed. We chose SFP+ ports and used trasceivers and twinax cables to connect to servers and other switches.
- Dynamic routing used to do routing between the internal network.
- ACLs, QoS, MSTP, ARP Spoofing and other features we use.
- Robust construction and excellent performance.
- It does not have BGP routing capabilities.
- It is expensive network equipment for smaller scenarios.
January 24, 2023
The best edge managed switch.
The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches extended our network infrastructure by increasing the number of access ports and also distribution using 10G uplink ports with SFP+ gbics. The models that are used are the C9200-24P and C9200-48P with PoE on all ports. We decided to invest and place these switches in our topology because they are very secure and have all the necessary resources, such as Macsec and DHCP Snooping, to never allow intruders to gain access to the internal network. The C9200 switches' POE ports power network equipment used such as IP phones and Wi-Fi access points.
- It is a model that has mGig ports that we use for high speed uplink ports.
- Power of 740w in power over ethernet on all ports we use to power wireless access points.
- We use the stacking feature to manage a switch stack in the datacenter with a single IP.
- Smartnet warranty is something very valuable for support.
- Switch with layer 2 and layer 3 and advanced routing.
- Smartnet 8x5NBD is preferred over Smartnet 24x7 because it is more expensive.
December 29, 2022
A review about Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
When I first joined the company (a network based company) i had to implement a voip model which is to make two ip phones to communicate with each other, to do this i had to use the following architecture : 2 Cisco IP phones and one Cisco catalyst switch with one Cisco router.
- easy configuration
- good equipement
- easy to configure the interfaces
- the ability to link it to a cisco router
- maybe a good GUI
December 23, 2022
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches review
We work with large data flowing traffic and need reliable network devices and Cisco is the best in the market. Cisco switches can easily be integrated in our data centers and can be easily managed with the help of the integrated application remotely. It is made for rough usage and worth every penny. Its is scalable and can be used along with almost all other vendors as well
- integration
- 48 ports of 1 G and 10G
- can be stacked to 160 G
- working with other vendor products
- High noise
- Power consumption
August 24, 2022
Customization and Reliability never seen before
Our company uses Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches as access layer switches in favour of the older 2960X units. They are dependable and effective machines that support all access layer characteristics. Since they are included into the Cisco DNA Center platform, we also gain from their interoperability with the DNA solution. With the use of these switches, we are able to physically link end users and various equipment, including wireless access points, end-user PCs, and printers. While enabling us to manage that access by using techniques like DHCP snooping and storm-control.
- High Availability
- Analytics
- Security
- Vlan management
- Routing
June 23, 2022
Excellent Access Layer Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches are used as access layer switches in our organization as they replace previous 2960X models. They are robust and performant devices that support all features needed at the access layer. We also benefit from their compatibility with the Digital Network Architecture solution as they are integrated into the Cisco DNA Center platform.
- DHCP Snooping
- ARP Inspection
- Network Access Control
- SNMPv3
- Traffic counters
June 20, 2022
Great product for user edge
For user connectivity but this product lack OK connectivity and routing support to be implemented in front of a provider device for small sites. So we're generally deploying this kind of device on big sites behind devices that have better l3 / routing support for our users specifically. This device is robust and doesn't show any RMA-specific issues.
- Vlan management
- User connectivity
- Vtp deployment
- Routing
- Connectitiy bandwidth capacity
- Management
The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switch is our current access control layer device in the network, replacing the previous 2960X series catalyst switches. These switches allow us to provide physical connectivity to end-users and devices like wireless access points, end-user PCs, and printers. While allowing us to provide that access in a controlled manner by doing things like DHCP snooping, and storm-control.
- High availability, the only down time is during maintenance.
- Feature set, they do all the things we need in an access layer device.
- Expandability, you can stack multiple switches together.
- As with a lot of Cisco gear, price is always an area that could improve.
- Initial power on time, a typical stack can take five minutes to power up.
- More flexibility regarding network modules would be welcome.
The organization of effective and stable speed networking around the entire business department is excellent and the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches' easy components settings are amazing. The multiple servers performance management and the multiple data modeling operations management across the secure company network which is managed through Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are easy and secure.
- Scanning functions are excellent.
- Server capability management ability.
- Secure and speed network channels.
- Like the components configuration on the first time.
- Modeling networks for large projects.
- Ability to monitor multiple servers performance needs upgrading.
May 15, 2022
Highly reliable and customizable
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are reliable and robust switches that provide many features required in modern network environments. With CISCO DNA solution, 9200's capabilities are extended to a higher level. These features are selectable on 2 license models as essential and advantage. Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are selectable as anyone needs and have in different port density categories.
- Reliability
- Robust
- Secured
- Extended
- New PoE standards
- Price
- 10G adoptions.
In our datacenter approximately one year ago, some Cisco 9200 switches were installed in the distribution and core and we interconnected to other access switches by fiber-optic and SFP+ connector. We create data, voice, and guest VLANs to segment the network and prevent broadcast and malicious external threats. The switch is perfect with great throughput, POE+ ports, fully CLI, and web management. Added additional 10G SFP+ port models for uplink with other access switches.
- Additional modules containing 10G SFP+ ports.
- Support QOS, VLANS, MSTP, layer 3 routing protocols.
- Silent.
- Redundant energy power supplies.
- 16,000 MAC addresses.
- Models with POE.
- It could have a lower price and similar like the 2960S and 2960X.
- Official training is expensive.
Cisco Catalyst C9200(L) switches provide all the features most small and medium business require nowadays to ensure the stability and safety of their network.
We support all kinds of IoT devices with their generous 700+ watts of PoE+ power that ensure support for most power hungry devices.
Also, the DNA essential and advanced licensing modes ensure we have the right software features for our business such as DNA spaces.
We support all kinds of IoT devices with their generous 700+ watts of PoE+ power that ensure support for most power hungry devices.
Also, the DNA essential and advanced licensing modes ensure we have the right software features for our business such as DNA spaces.
- Power IoT devices with PoE+ support on all ports
- Report health status of network continuously
- Provide detailed information of network usage and connected devices
- Help troubleshoot network problems in a easy way
- Selecting a Licensing model should be simpler for users
- Having different SKUs for licensing levels (Essential Vs Advanced SKUS), when it's the same hardware after all
At headquarters in our city, we deployed the following Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches, models with 24 and 48 POE ports, C9200-24P, and C9200-48P. These switches are replacing the older 2960S models that are at end of life. These are switches that are classified in our access and distribution topology. The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches is connected to the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Core Switch. We have models with POE capability to power telephone handsets and access points that are also from Cisco.
- 24 and 48 port manageable models with high capacity and performance.
- Layer 3 routing with EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, and static routing protocols.
- Internal redundant power supply and fans.
- Integrates with Cisco ISE and DNA.
- It is not suitable for smaller scenarios as it has a higher price.
- Smartnet 24x7 is much more expensive than Smartnet 8x5.
March 03, 2022
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Review
Well, this family of switches is the "least expensive" of Cisco's Catalyst series. The truth is that it perfectly fulfills the functions for which it has been designed. As an access switch, it is perfect for the implementation of our customers' networks. These access switches serve us to connect the end devices in our networks. They have everything necessary to work since the versions that include PoE make it quite easy to connect Access points or IP phones.
- End Device Connection
- CLI Management
- Switching capacity and visibility of events in the logs
- vlan management
- I can't find any point where this family of switches needs improvement.
- in case of needing higher performance or specific characteristics, the superior families such as the 9300 or 9400 can be used
October 08, 2021
The LAN power with Catalyst [9200 Series] Switches
The company uses Cisco Catalyst 9200 [Series] Switches to provide connectivity to the different devices and peripherals within the network. For endpoints such as phones with PoE functionality, they can power the phones, which is very practical since a power outlet and electrical wiring are eliminated. Additionally, all the power offered by the hardware of the [Cisco] Catalyst 9200 [Series] Switches is an access layer in the network.
- Power over ethernet
- Stackwise technology
- Redundancy in hardware
- Subscription licensing scheme
- Uplinks ports
- Cost
June 04, 2021
Just a switch!
This Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series switch is being used at the homes in our campus, each home gets a switch that is directly uplinked to an aggregator. They are uplinked via fiber cable with 1Gbps. Each house has a set of VLANs to support the services we provide to each home. some of the devices are PoE.
- Provide robust connectivity
- Visibility
- PoE
- Automation
- Alarms
- Hardware ASIC
- PoE
- Memory
- Features
April 28, 2021
Extremely well made and reliable
We rolled out new Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches to all of our closets within the building--22 of them. This gives us ample speed, and the PoE is great for the IP phone system.
- Switch
- Speed of backbone
- Reliabilty--configure them and never touch them again
- Ease of use--configuring these is a breeze
- Price is a little steep
- Not particularly fond of the inability to resell equipment when upgrading
- Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches do not allow BGP, which is a real bummer
April 22, 2021
A good evolution of a good access switch
The Catalyst 9200 switches have been purchased for the access layer to be installed in cabinets around the organisation to provide access for desktops, printers, and wireless access points. As such they are being used by most parts of the business, not that any of them would know that.
- Latest generation hardware so capable of high speeds (25G and beyond)
- Designed with new technologies like SD-Access in mind
- Programmable to enable automated deployments
- Many different models mean you need to know all your use cases in advance
We use our Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches as an inexpensive way to provide layer 2 connectivity at our DMZ and outside edge.
- Easy to set up
- Rock-solid reliability
- Cost-conscious for Enterprise
- Licensing setup in 16.12.x code is unnecessarily complex
- Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches forces you to purchase Essentials or Advantage licensing for initial order
April 11, 2021
Cisco 9200--redundancy and scalability
We use Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches for our LAN segments in connecting our endpoints with our enterprise networks, both local and wide area. They provide us the redundancy and scalability in having multiple segments in each of our locations to be able cross function. Being able to grow or stack and standardize on hardware and firmware platforms for management is crucial for our success.
- Being able to provide scalability
- Redundancy to prevent outages
- Standardization to minimize administration costs and time
- Cost and licensing
- Technical support assistance