Cisco Catalyst C1200-24P-4G 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch with 195W Budget
The Cisco Catalyst C1200-24P-4G is a professional 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses that demand reliable connectivity, PoE+ power delivery, and advanced Layer 3 features. With 195W total PoE+ budget and four dedicated Gigabit SFP uplinks, this smart switch delivers silent, fanless operation ideal for offices, classrooms, retail environments, and healthcare facilities.
Key Features
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24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports: IEEE 802.3af/at compliant, delivering up to 30W per port for IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras
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195W Total PoE Budget: Sufficient power for multiple high-demand PoE devices without additional power supplies
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4 Gigabit SFP Uplinks: Flexible fiber or copper backbone connectivity for scalable network expansion
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Fanless Design: Silent operation suitable for noise-sensitive environments
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Layer 3 Static Routing: Enables VLAN segmentation and inter-VLAN routing without performance degradation
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56 Gbps Switching Capacity: High-performance forwarding at 41.66 million packets per second
Intelligent Management
Manage the C1200-24P-4G through multiple interfaces designed for flexibility and ease of use. The Cisco Business Dashboard provides centralized visibility across your network with an embedded probe that eliminates the need for separate hardware. The Cisco Business mobile app enables quick setup and on-the-go management, while the intuitive web interface (HTTP/HTTPS) and command-line interface (SSH/Telnet) offer advanced configuration options. SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support ensures compatibility with existing network management systems, and Cisco Network Plug and Play enables near-zero-touch deployment for rapid branch rollouts.
Advanced Security
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802.1X Authentication: Port-based network access control to prevent unauthorized devices
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DHCP Snooping: Protects against rogue DHCP servers
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IP Source Guard: Prevents IP spoofing attacks
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Port Security: Lock MAC addresses to specific ports and limit learned addresses
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ACL Support: IPv4/IPv6 access control lists for granular traffic filtering
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DoS Prevention: Built-in denial-of-service attack mitigation
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Storm Control: Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic management
Power over Ethernet
All 24 ports support PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) with a total power budget of 195W, delivering up to 30W per port. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies for connected devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and thin clients. Power is intelligently allocated across ports, and administrators can set per-port power limits and priorities through the web interface to optimize power distribution.
Network Performance
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Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps non-blocking architecture
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Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps wire-speed performance
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VLAN Support: Up to 255 active VLANs with private and voice VLAN capabilities
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QoS Features: Traffic shaping, policing, and prioritization for unified communications
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Jumbo Frames: Supports frames up to 9,000 bytes (default MTU 2,000 bytes)
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MAC Address Table: 8,000 entries for large-scale deployments
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IGMP Snooping: Efficient multicast traffic handling
Connectivity
- 24 × 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at)
- 4 × Gigabit SFP slots (1000Base-X) for fiber or copper uplinks
- 1 × Console port (RJ-45) for CLI access
- 1 × Micro-USB console port
Energy Efficiency
The C1200-24P-4G supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) (IEEE 802.3az) to reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity. Combined with fanless operation, this switch delivers maximum efficiency while maintaining silent performance in office and customer-facing environments.
What's in the Box
- Cisco Catalyst C1200-24P-4G Switch
- 19-inch rack-mounting brackets
- Power cord (country-specific)
- Console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9)
- Quick start guide
- Rubber feet (for desktop placement)
Full Specifications
Hardware
| Model |
C1200-24P-4G |
| Total Ports |
28 (24 × Gigabit PoE+ + 4 × SFP) |
| Downlink Ports |
24 × 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 (PoE+) |
| Uplink Ports |
4 × Gigabit SFP (1000Base-X) |
| Console Ports |
1 × RJ-45, 1 × Micro-USB |
| Switching Capacity |
56 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
41.66 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
8,000 entries |
| Packet Buffer |
1.5 MB (shared) |
| Jumbo Frame Support |
Up to 9,000 bytes |
| Form Factor |
1U rack-mountable |
Power over Ethernet
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Ports |
24 |
| Total PoE Budget |
195W |
| Maximum Power per Port |
30W |
Layer 2 Features
| VLAN Support |
Up to 255 active VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) |
| Spanning Tree Protocol |
STP, RSTP, MSTP |
| Link Aggregation |
LACP (IEEE 802.3ad), up to 8 groups |
| IGMP Snooping |
v1/v2/v3 |
| Voice VLAN |
Yes |
| Private VLAN |
Yes |
Layer 3 Features
| Routing |
Layer 3 static routing (IPv4/IPv6) |
| Inter-VLAN Routing |
Yes |
| Maximum Static Routes |
32 |
Quality of Service
| QoS Type |
Class of Service (CoS), DSCP |
| Priority Queues |
4 queues per port |
| Scheduling |
Strict priority, WRR, hybrid |
| Traffic Shaping |
Per-port rate limiting |
Security
| Authentication |
IEEE 802.1X, MAC-based authentication, Web authentication |
| Access Control Lists |
IPv4/IPv6 ACLs |
| Port Security |
MAC address limiting and locking |
| DHCP Features |
DHCP snooping, DHCP Option 82 |
| IP Source Guard |
Yes |
| DoS Prevention |
Yes |
| Storm Control |
Broadcast, multicast, unknown unicast |
| RADIUS/TACACS+ |
RADIUS authentication support |
| Secure Management |
SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Management
| Management Interfaces |
Cisco Business Dashboard (embedded probe), Cisco Business mobile app, Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |
| Auto-Provisioning |
Cisco Network Plug and Play |
| Configuration |
TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS upload/download |
| Diagnostics |
Cable diagnostics, ping, traceroute, packet capture |
| Logging |
Syslog, local logging |
| RMON |
4 groups (history, statistics, alarms, events) |
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
445 × 300 × 44 mm (17.5 × 11.8 × 1.7 in) |
| Weight |
3.53 kg (7.78 lb) |
| Mounting |
19-inch rack-mountable (1U), desktop with rubber feet |
| Cooling |
Fanless (silent operation) |
Power
| Input Voltage |
100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Supply |
Internal, auto-ranging |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
236.4W (with full PoE load) |
| Idle Power Consumption |
Approximately 41W |
| Energy Efficiency |
IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude |
Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| MTBF |
2,026,793 hours at 25°C |
Standards & Compliance
| IEEE Standards |
802.3 10Base-T, 802.3u 100Base-TX, 802.3ab 1000Base-T, 802.3z 1000Base-X, 802.3af PoE, 802.3at PoE+, 802.3az EEE, 802.3ad LACP, 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p CoS, 802.1X Authentication, 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP |
| Safety |
UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1 |
| EMC |
FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A, KN32 Class A, KN35, CNS 13438 Class A |
| RoHS |
Compliant |
Warranty & Support
| Hardware Warranty |
Limited lifetime warranty |
| Technical Support |
Complimentary one-year access to Cisco Small Business Support Center |
| Replacement |
Return-to-factory replacement (for the duration of warranty) |
Specifications are sourced from the official manufacturer product page and may be updated.
