The Cisco Catalyst C1200-24T-4G is a Layer 3 smart switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting devices and 4 Gigabit SFP uplink ports for high-speed connectivity. It features a fanless, rack-mountable design, 56 Gbps switching capacity, and 41.66 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting advanced features like static routing, VLANs, QoS, and security protocols like 802.1X. This model is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses and is energy-efficient, meeting Energy Efficient Ethernet standards.

Port Configuration

• Access Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45).
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1 Gbps SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports for fiber uplinks.

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 41.66 million packets per second (Mpps) for 64-byte packets.

Key Features

• Layer 3 Managed: Supports static routing for enhanced traffic management and segmentation.
• Fanless Design: Operates silently, ideal for office or business environments.
• Rack-Mountable: Comes in a 1U form factor, designed to fit in standard racks.
• Energy Efficient: Complies with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards to reduce power consumption.
• Security: Includes features such as 802.1X authentication, port security, DHCP snooping, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• VLANs and QoS: Supports port-based and tag-based Quality of Service (QoS) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) for traffic prioritization and network segmentation.

Applications

• Enterprise Networks: Designed for small to medium-sized enterprises requiring robust connectivity.
• Mixed Environments: Suitable for networks with both copper access and fiber backbones.
• Business Use: Excellent for connecting IP phones and wireless access points.

Compatible Transceivers

The Cisco C1200-24T-4G switch has four 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports and is compatible with standard 1 Gigabit SFP transceivers.