Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X Ultimate Performance – 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4x 10G SFP+ Uplinks, Smart Managed, Rackmount

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X is a powerful 48-port gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplink ports, designed for small to medium-sized business networks. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X smart-managed rackmount switch combines robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 static routing features with enterprise-grade security and reliable performance. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X supports advanced VLANs, QoS, and link aggregation protocols to efficiently manage network traffic, while its fanless design enables silent operation suitable for any environment.

Key Technical Features:

• 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports providing expansive wired connectivity

• 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports ensure high-speed, flexible fiber or copper uplink options

• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 130.94 million packets per second (Mpps) for seamless data flow

• Supports up to 255 active VLANs, including port-based, 802.1Q tag-based VLANs, and guest VLANs for segmented network management

• Advanced Spanning Tree Protocols: IEEE 802.1d, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) for loop avoidance and fast convergence

• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support with up to 4 groups and 8 ports per group for bandwidth optimization and redundancy

• Robust security features include ACLs, 802.1X authentication, DoS attack prevention, and secure management protocols

• Layer 3 static routing support for flexible network routing between VLANs

• Comprehensive management through Cisco’s web interface, CLI, SNMP, and mobile app for easy network control and monitoring

• Fanless design ensures quiet operation while maintaining effective cooling

• Standard 1U rackmount form factor optimized for space-conscious network environments

• Built-in USB Type-C console port for straightforward management and file transfers

• Warranty and support: Backed by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty and continuous firmware updates

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X is engineered to deliver high throughput, secure connectivity, and scalable network management, making it an ideal backbone for modern enterprise and educational institution networks looking for reliability and performance in a compact, smart-managed switch.