[shortdesc]
- Cisco C1200-8T-E-2G is a fanless Layer 3 smart switch with 8 Gigabit RJ-45 ports and 2 combo RJ-45/SFP uplinks, built for compact, high-performance SMB networking.
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[properties]
| Property |
Details |
| Model |
C1200-8T-E-2G |
| Product Line |
Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series |
| Switch Type |
Smart managed Layer 2 with Layer 3 static routing |
| Downlink Ports |
8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45 |
| Uplink Ports |
2 × Gigabit combo (RJ-45/SFP; one active per combo |
| Switching / Forwarding |
20 Gbps / 14.88 Mpps |
| Management |
Web GUI, CLI (SSH/Telnet, Cisco Business Dashboard/mobile app, SNMP |
| Security |
802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, DoS protection, port security |
| QoS |
8 hardware queues per port; 802.1p/DSCP classification & remarking |
| Form Factor |
Compact 1U; desktop or rack-mountable (kit |
| Cooling |
Fanless (silent |
| Power Supply |
External AC adapter, 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H |
268 × 185 × 44 mm (10.56 × 7.28 × 1.73 in |
| Weight |
≈ 1.39 kg (3.06 lb |
| Operating Temperature |
−5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specification |
Details |
| Layer 3 |
Static IPv4 routing; up to 32 static routes and 16 IP interfaces (SVIs |
| VLANs |
Up to 255 active VLANs; Voice VLAN; Auto Surveillance VLAN; GVRP/GARP |
| Link Aggregation |
IEEE 802.3ad LACP — up to 4 groups; up to 8 ports per group |
| Multicast |
IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3; IGMP querier |
| Jumbo Frames |
Up to 9000 bytes (default MTU 2000 bytes |
| MAC Address Table |
8,000 entries |
| Packet Buffer |
1.5 MB (shared |
| Console Ports |
RJ-45 console and USB-C console/file |
| Power Consumption (max |
≈ 10.65 W |
| MTBF |
≈ 2,171,669 hours (25 °C |
| Standards |
IEEE 802.1D/w/s, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3/ab/u/z, 802.3ad (LACP, 802.3az |
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[accesories]
| Accessory |
Details |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 |
Console cable, 6 ft, RJ-45 |
| CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C / CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C= |
USB-C console cable |
| PWR-CLP |
Power cable restraining clip |
| RCKMNT-CMPCT-1K= |
Compact 1RU rack-mount kit |
| PWRADPT-WM-18-xx / PWRADPT-WM-18-NA= |
18W external power adapter (regional variants |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst C1200-8T-E-2G 8-Port Fanless Gigabit Switch
The Cisco C1200-8T-E-2G delivers enterprise-grade reliability in a compact, silent chassis ideal for deskside, retail, and small IT rooms. Eight Gigabit access ports and two combo RJ-45/SFP uplinks provide flexible copper or fiber backhaul, while a non-blocking 20 Gbps fabric keeps traffic flowing at wire speed. Administrators can onboard quickly through Cisco Business Dashboard or the intuitive web UI, with optional CLI/SNMP for advanced workflows. With Layer 2 depth, Layer 3 static routing, robust QoS, and strong access controls, the 8T-E-2G cleanly segments, prioritizes, and secures small business networks.
Key Features:
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Compact, silent platform: Fanless 1U design suited for noise-sensitive spaces.
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Flexible uplinks: Two 1G combo ports (RJ-45/SFP for copper or fiber backhaul.
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Wire-speed performance: 20 Gbps switching and 14.88 Mpps forwarding.
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Built-in security: 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, DoS protection, and port security.
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Smart operations: Cisco Business Dashboard, web GUI, CLI, and SNMP management.
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Traffic engineering: 8 queues/port with 802.1p/DSCP QoS and jumbo-frame support.
Technical Overview:
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Interfaces: 8 × 1G RJ-45 downlinks; 2 × 1G combo RJ-45/SFP uplinks (one active per combo.
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L2/L3: STP/RSTP/MSTP, VLANs (≤255 active, LACP (≤4 groups, ≤8 ports/group, IPv4 static routing (≤32 routes, ≤16 SVIs.
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Multicast: IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3 with querier.
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Buffers & tables: 1.5 MB shared buffer; 8K MAC; jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes.
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Management I/O: RJ-45 & USB-C console; HTTP/HTTPS; SSH/Telnet; SNMP.
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Physicals: 268 × 185 × 44 mm; ≈ 1.39 kg; external AC adapter.
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Environment: −5 to 50 °C operating range.
