The Cisco C1200-8T-E-2G is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet smart-managed switch with two combo Gigabit SFP/RJ-45 uplink ports, a fanless design, and an external power supply. It provides Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features including static routing, with management via a web UI, CLI, or Bluetooth. Key features include non-blocking architecture, energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE), and advanced security like 802.1X and ACLs, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

Key Specifications

• Product Type: Smart-Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 x 1 Gbps SFP/RJ-45 combo ports for flexible expansion
• Switching Capacity: 20.0 Gbps (non-blocking)
• Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps (millions of packets per second) for 64-byte packets
• Management: Web-based UI, Command-Line Interface (CLI), Bluetooth over-the-air access, and SNMP
• Operating System: Linux-based OS
• Power: External power supply, fanless chassis
• Standards: Supports 802.3af/at PoE, 802.3az (EEE), VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Quality of Service (QoS)

Features

• High Performance: Non-blocking, gigabit architecture for fast data transfer
• Enhanced Security: Features include 802.1X support, ACLs, and web-based authentication
• Energy Efficiency: Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces power consumption during periods of low traffic
• Scalability: Combo SFP/RJ-45 ports allow for easy expansion with fiber optic connections
• Flexible Management: Supports multiple management interfaces for ease of use
• Deployment Options: Compact, fanless design for silent operation in various locations

Compatible Transceivers

The Cisco C1200-8T-E-2G switch is compatible with SFP (mini-GBIC) transceivers as it has a built-in SFP slot for uplinks.