Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 120W Power Budget — Powerful Smart Managed Connectivity

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G is a powerful and versatile smart managed switch ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking reliable, high-performance network connectivity. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G features 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering a generous 120W total power budget, enabling direct power supply to devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones, thus simplifying deployment and reducing wiring complexity. The switch also includes 2 Gigabit Ethernet combo uplink ports (RJ-45 and SFP) for flexible, high-speed network expansion.

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G Designed for silent and efficient operation, The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G switch employs a fanless design with an internal power supply, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments. It is rack-mountable and compact, with dimensions of 268 x 185 x 44 mm and weighing 1.53 kg. Powered by a dual-core ARM processor with 1GB DDR4 RAM, the C1200-8FP-2G delivers a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 million packets per second, ensuring smooth and low-latency data transfer across connected devices.

The device supports advanced Layer 2 switching features, including spanning tree protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), VLANs (up to 255), quality of service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, link aggregation, and security features such as 802.1X authentication, dynamic ARP inspection, and DHCP snooping. These help protect the network from unauthorized access and maintain optimal performance for critical applications.

Management options include an intuitive web interface, Cisco Network Assistant, and SNMP support, making configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting straightforward even for less experienced administrators. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G also meets certifications, including UL, CE, and FCC standards, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty, offering a robust, scalable, and secure network solution for growing enterprise requirements.

Key Technical Features:

• 8x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit PoE+ ports with 120W total PoE budget

• 2x Gigabit Ethernet combo ports (RJ-45 + SFP) for uplinks

• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps

• Dual-core ARM processor with 1GB DDR4 RAM

• Supports up to 255 VLANs & advanced Layer 2 features (STP, RSTP, MSTP)

• QoS, link aggregation (LACP), and advanced security (802.1X, DHCP snooping)

• Fanless operation, internal power supply, rack-mountable form factor

• Web GUI, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant for easy management

• Certifications: UL, CE, FCC; limited lifetime warranty

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G switch is an ideal choice for businesses requiring dependable, scalable, and secure network infrastructure with high PoE capabilities for powering multiple devices with minimal hassle.