Smart Switching & Affordable Network Infrastructure for Growing
Businesses
The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series Switches are next-generation affordable switches designed
for small and medium-sized businesses. Operating on customized Linux OS, these
enterprise-class switches deliver powerful performance, Layer 3 static routing, and
comprehensive security features through easy management via the Cisco Business Dashboard
and mobile app. With Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support, 10 Gigabit uplinks on
select models, and energy-efficient fanless designs, they provide ideal connectivity for
desktop, wireless, and unified communications deployments. Their compact design and
wire-speed performance ensure reliable operation while reducing total cost of ownership.
Features
Affordable Managed Switching
Cost-effective Layer 2/Layer 3 features for SMBs with enterprise-class reliability and simplified management.
PoE+ Support
Delivers up to 30W per port with intelligent power management for IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs.
10G Uplinks (Select Models)
Future-ready with 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports supporting high-speed backbone connectivity and bandwidth-intensive applications.
Switching
capacity and forwarding
rate All switches are wire- speed and nonblocking
Model
Switching capacity in Gigabits
per
second
(Gbps)
C1200-8T-D
16.0
C1200-8T-E-2G
20.0
C1200-8P-E-2G
20.0
C1200-8FP-2G
128.0
C1200-16T-2G
36.0
C1200-16P-2G
36.0
C1200-24T-4G
56.0
C1200-24P-4G
56.0
C1200-24FP-4G
56.0
C1200-48T-4G
104.0
C1200-48P-4G
104.0
C1200-24T-4X
128.0
C1200-24FP-4X
128.0
C1200-48T-4X
176.0
C1200-48P-4X
176.0
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
802.3at PoE+ and 802.3af PoE delivered over any of the RJ-45
ports within the listed power budgets
The following switches support 802.3at PoE+, 802.3af, and
Cisco prestandard (legacy) PoE.
Maximum power of 30.0W to any Gigabit Ethernet port until
the PoE budget for the switch is reached.
The total power available for PoE per switch is as follows:
Model
Power dedicated to PoE
Number of ports that support
PoE
C1200-8P-E-2G
67W
8
C1200-8FP-2G
120W
8
C1200-16P-2G
120W
16
C1200-24P-4G
195W
24
C1200-24FP-4G
375W
24
C1200-48P-4G
375W
48
C1200-24P-4X
195W
24
C1200-24FP-4X
375W
24
C1200-48P-4X
375W
48
Layer 3 routing
IPv4 routing
Wire-speed routing of IPv4 packets, up to 32 static
routes and up to 16 IP interfaces
Time-based PoE
PoE power can be on or off based on user-defined schedule to
save energy
Perpetual PoE
Provides PoE power to connected powered devices while the
device is rebooting
The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series delivers affordable, enterprise-class networking
for small and medium businesses. These managed switches provide wire-speed
Gigabit and 10G uplink connectivity (selected models) with switching capacities
up to 176Gbps, ensuring smooth performance for business applications. Featuring
Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) with 30W per port, they efficiently power IP phones,
wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. Advanced security includes
802.1X authentication, ACLs, and DoS protection, while Layer 3 static routing
enables inter-VLAN communication without additional hardware.
Simplified management comes through the Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app,
offering zero-touch deployment and remote monitoring. Energy-efficient designs
with fanless operation (most models) and IEEE 802.3az compliance reduce power
consumption. Available in 8 to 48-port configurations with compact,
rack-mountable designs, these switches adapt to offices, retail spaces, and
classrooms. Key features include port mirroring, QoS prioritization, and a
limited lifetime warranty for long-term reliability. Ideal for SMBs needing
cost-effective, secure, and scalable networking, the Catalyst 1200 Series
balances performance with ease of use.
