Cisco Catalyst C1200-48P-4G Ethernet Switch

Build a reliable, easy-to-use business network at an affordable price

From connectivity to cloud applications, networking plays a crucial role in every business journey. Reliability, security, and affordability continue to be top of mind, while ongoing management and operations add complexity that takes time and resources. The Cisco Catalyst™ 1200 Series Switches are affordable smart switches designed and built for small and medium-sized businesses. Managed through the Cisco® Business mobile app or dashboard, the switch portfolio provides a simple and reliable experience.

Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series switches

The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series is the next generation of affordable smart switches, combining powerful performance and reliability with a complete suite of the features you need for a small or medium-sized business network. The switches operate on customized Linux OS software and provide flexible management options, comprehensive security capabilities, and Layer 3 static routing features far beyond those of an unmanaged or consumer-grade switch, at a lower cost than for fully managed switches. When you need a reliable solution to share online resources and connect computers, phones, and wireless access points, the Catalyst 1200 Series smart switches provide the ideal solution at an affordable pricing point.

Business applications

Whether you require basic, high-speed connectivity for your computers and servers or a comprehensive voice, data, and wireless technology solution, the Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series Switches can meet your business needs. Possible deployment scenarios include:

• High-speed desktop connectivity: The 1200 Series switches can quickly and securely connect employees working in small offices with one another and with all of the printers, servers, and other networking devices they use. High performance and reliable connectivity help speed up file transfers and data processing, improve network uptime, and keep your employees productive.
• Flexible wireless connectivity: The 1200 Series switches work with Cisco and third-party wireless solutions to extend the reach of your network. With security features, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), VLAN, and Quality of Service (QoS), these switches are the perfect foundation to add enterprise-grade wireless solutions to a network. The capability of up to 30W of power per port prov ided through the Ethernet cable means you can easily deploy Cisco Business wireless access points to maximize workforce productivity.
• Unified communications: The 1200 Series provides QoS features that enable you to prioritize delaysensitive traffic in your network and converge all of your communications solutions, such as IP telephony and video surveillance, onto a single Ethernet network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP telephony and other unified communications products designed for small businesses, and the 1200 Series switches have been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration and full compatibility with these and other products.

Features and benefits

The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series switches provide all of the features you need to create a basic enterprise-class network at an affordable price. These features include:

• Easy configuration and management: The 1200 Series switches are designed to be easy to deploy and use by small and medium-sized businesses or the partners that serve them: