Full English Description for Cisco C1200-8FP-2G
Cisco C1200-8FP-2G Front Panel
1. Part Number Naming Breakdown
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C1200: Cisco Catalyst 1200 series business managed Gigabit switch platform for SMB and branch networks
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8: 8× 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE downlink ports
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FP: Full PoE+ design, total integrated PoE power budget of 120W, each port supports IEEE 802.3at 30W max output
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2G: 2× Gigabit combo uplink ports (shared RJ45 copper + SFP fiber slot per port)
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Form factor: 1U rack-mount fanless passive cooling chassis; software stack: complete Layer 2 suite + static Layer 3 inter-VLAN routing
2. Short Sales One-Liner (For BOM, Quotation & Datasheet Header)
Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G, fanless 1U rack-mount full PoE+ managed Gigabit switch with 8×802.3af/at PoE+ RJ45 access ports (120W total PoE budget) and 2×Gigabit RJ45/SFP combo uplinks, 20 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, 14.88 Mpps wire-rate forwarding, enterprise-grade Layer 2 feature set plus static Layer 3 routing, multi-layer security, advanced QoS, encrypted multi-mode management and wide-temperature operation, purpose-built for SMB access layers, retail surveillance, VoIP telephony, Wi-Fi AP deployments and branch office networks requiring full PoE coverage and fiber uplink scalability.
3. Complete Product Overview Paragraph
The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G is a rack-mount fanless full PoE+ managed Gigabit access switch from the Catalyst 1200 portfolio, engineered to simultaneously power PoE+ IP cameras, Wi-Fi 6 access points, PTZ surveillance equipment and video conference endpoints without external power injectors. Distinguished from the lower-budget C1200-8P-E-2G (67W PoE budget) by its upgraded 120W full PoE power pool, this unit can deliver up to 30W per port for high-power PoE+ devices, with configurable PoE priority scheduling to throttle low-priority loads under peak power draw.
Constructed with all-metal chassis and fully fanless passive heat dissipation, the switch operates completely silently with zero moving mechanical components, delivering an MTBF of 1,706,649 hours at 25°C for reliable unattended deployment in wiring closets, retail backrooms and meeting rooms. It achieves full wire-rate non-blocking performance across all 10 physical ports (8 PoE access ports + 2 combo uplink ports), auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds over Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a twisted pair cabling. Two dedicated management interfaces are included: traditional RJ45 serial console and modern USB Type-C console for direct laptop configuration, paired with multi-color LED indicators showing system health, port link activity, PoE power load and fault alerts.
Powered by a dual-core ARM processor with 1GB DDR4 DRAM and 512MB onboard flash storage, the platform carries a full enterprise feature stack: comprehensive VLAN segmentation, multi-queue voice/video QoS, full spanning tree protection, LACP link aggregation, DDoS/ARP flood attack defense, and multiple encrypted management access channels including HTTPS web GUI, SSHv2, SNMPv3 and Cisco Business mobile cloud management. Native static Layer 3 routing enables simple inter-VLAN forwarding without standalone routers, simplifying segmented office network architecture. IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet cuts idle port power consumption, while LLDP/LLDP-MED automates discovery and provisioning of PoE VoIP, camera and wireless endpoints.
A wide operating temperature range of -5°C to 50°C supports deployment in poorly ventilated cabinets and semi-industrial remote sites. Firmware upgrades and full configuration backup/restore can be executed via TFTP or web upload without network downtime, and a physical hardware reset button enables one-click restoration to factory default settings for fast site redeployment.
4. Detailed Hardware Interface & Physical Specifications
Front Panel Port Layout
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8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing RJ45 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af 15.4W / 802.3at 30W per port)
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2 × Gigabit combo uplink ports: each shared RJ45 copper + SFP fiber slot (only one interface active per combo port)
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Dual management console ports: RJ45 serial console + USB Type-C console
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Hardware factory reset button
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Multi-color LED array: system power, port link/activity, PoE power status, fault alarm indicators
PoE Power Specifications
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Total integrated PoE power budget: 120W
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Per-port power modes: IEEE 802.3af (Class 0–3, max 15.4W), IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (Class 4, max 30W)
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PoE management: User-defined high/low port priority for overload protection, scheduled PoE power on/off for energy savings
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Distinction vs C1200-8P-E-2G: 120W full PoE budget vs limited 67W partial PoE budget
Core Performance Benchmarks
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Total full-duplex non-blocking switching capacity: 20 Gbps
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64-byte packet wire-rate forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps
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MAC address table depth: 8,000 MAC entries
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Maximum active VLANs: 256 (VLAN ID range 1–4094)
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LACP link aggregation: Up to 8 LAG groups, max 8 ports per trunk
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Shared packet buffer memory: 1.5 MB
Supported SFP Transceivers (Combo Uplink Slots)
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Multimode fiber: GLC-SX-MMD, MGBSX1
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Single-mode long-reach fiber: GLC-LH-SMD, MGBLH1 (up to 40km transmission)
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Copper SFP module: MGBT1 (100m Cat5e Gigabit copper)
Mechanical & Environmental Parameters
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Form factor: 1U standard 19-inch rack-mount metal chassis, wall-mount bracket compatible
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Dimensions (W × D × H): 268 mm × 185 mm × 44 mm (10.56 × 7.28 × 1.73 in)
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Unit weight: 1.53 kg (3.37 lb)
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Cooling: Fully fanless passive heat sink, zero acoustic operating noise
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Operating temperature: -5°C to 50°C (23°F–122°F)
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Storage temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F–158°F)
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Relative humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
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MTBF @ 25°C: 1,706,649 hours
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Internal power supply: Universal AC input 100–240V 50/60Hz integrated PSU
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Copper cable maximum reach: 100 meters for all RJ45 ports
Global Compliance Certifications
UL 62368, CSA 22.2, CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class A industrial EMC certification
5. Core Software Feature Suite
Layer 2 Switching Features
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IEEE 802.1D STP, default-enabled 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP (8 instances), PVST+
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802.1Q tagged VLAN, voice VLAN, guest VLAN, private VLAN edge, surveillance auto-VLAN
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Static/dynamic LACP link aggregation, trunk fault failover protection
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IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 (supports up to 255 multicast groups for IPTV and HD surveillance streams)
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Local SPAN port mirroring, virtual cable test for twisted pair wiring fault diagnosis
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IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet idle port power reduction
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
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Static inter-VLAN routing, default static IPv4 route, host-specific static routes
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Integrated DHCP server, DHCP snooping, DHCP relay agent for local LAN address allocation
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No dynamic routing protocols (OSPF / EIGRP / BGP) supported
QoS Traffic Prioritization
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8 hardware priority queues per port, 802.1p CoS mapping, DSCP remarking and classification
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Per-port ingress/egress bandwidth rate limiting, broadcast/multicast/unicast storm suppression
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Optimized voice/video priority queueing for PoE IP phones, PTZ cameras and video conference endpoints
Enterprise Security Features
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802.1X port-based authentication with full RADIUS AAA server integration
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Port security, sticky MAC address binding, configurable MAC count lockdown limits
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Layer 2 access control lists, ARP flood & DDoS attack suppression, control plane CPU protection policy
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Encrypted management only: SSHv2, HTTPS; plaintext Telnet fully disableable
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Port isolation, blackhole MAC filtering, multi-tier administrative password permission control
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LLDP-MED for automatic PoE endpoint discovery and zero-touch provisioning
Multi-Access Network Management
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Encrypted web-based graphical GUI (HTTPS)
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Dual CLI console access: RJ45 serial + USB Type-C
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Remote management protocols: Telnet, SSH v2, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2/3/9
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System logging: Local flash storage + remote syslog server log forwarding
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Firmware upgrade via TFTP or web upload, full configuration backup & restore
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Support for Cisco Catalyst mobile app and Cisco Business Dashboard cloud remote monitoring
6. Typical Deployment Use Cases
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SME rack access layer switch powering full PoE Wi-Fi 6 APs, high-power PTZ surveillance cameras and IP desk phones, with SFP fiber uplink to core data center switches
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Remote branch office wiring closet switch for full PoE VoIP and security camera deployments, utilizing single-mode SFP fiber for long-distance backhaul to headquarters
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Retail store network aggregation for PoE POS displays, multi-camera surveillance arrays and guest wireless access points
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Small campus secondary building access layer, leveraging long-reach SFP single-mode fiber uplinks between separate buildings
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Conference rooms, medical clinics and classrooms requiring silent fanless operation plus full PoE support for video conference hardware
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Auxiliary expansion rack switch for small server rooms with heavy high-power PoE workloads, where the 67W C1200-8P-E-2G lacks sufficient power capacity
7. Datasheet Short Summary Paragraph
The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G is a fanless 1U rack-mount full PoE+ managed Gigabit business switch equipped with 8×IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ RJ45 access ports (120W total PoE power budget) and two Gigabit SFP/RJ45 combo fiber-capable uplink ports, delivering 20 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps wire-rate forwarding. It provides a complete Layer 2 feature set plus static Layer 3 inter-VLAN routing, dedicated high-power PoE scheduling, enterprise-grade VLAN, QoS, AAA security and multi-mode encrypted management functions, with passive silent cooling and wide-temperature adaptability. Differentiated from the lower-wattage C1200-8P-E-2G by its 120W full PoE power pool, this model serves as a high-power PoE access layer switch for small/medium businesses, remote branches and retail networks deploying high-power Wi-Fi APs, PTZ cameras and video conference endpoints alongside fiber uplink interconnection to core infrastructure.
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