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- Cisco Catalyst C1200-16P-2G is a 16-port Gigabit PoE+ managed switch with 2 × 1G SFP uplinks, 120 W shared PoE (up to 30 W/port, 36 Gbps non-blocking fabric, fanless operation, and simple management via Cisco Business Dashboard, mobile app, or modern web UI.
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[properties]
| Property |
Details |
| Model Number |
C1200-16P-2G |
| Product Series |
Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series |
| Switch Type |
Managed Layer 2 with Layer 3 static routing |
| Total Ports |
18 |
| Downlink Ports |
16 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports |
2 × 1G SFP |
| PoE Budget / Per-Port Max |
120 W total / up to 30 W per PoE+ port |
| Switching Capacity / Forwarding |
36 Gbps / 26.78 Mpps |
| Management |
Cisco Business Dashboard (embedded probe, Cisco Business mobile app, Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS, CLI over SSH/Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Network Plug and Play |
| Security |
802.1X (authenticator, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, DoS prevention, port security, storm control |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable, 1RU |
| Dimensions (W × D × H |
268 × 297 × 44 mm (10.56 × 11.69 × 1.73 in |
| Unit Weight |
2.38 kg (5.25 lb |
| Power Input |
Internal 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature |
−5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F |
| Acoustics |
Fanless design |
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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 19″ rack-mount kit for 8/16-port models |
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Cisco Catalyst C1200-16P-2G 16-Port PoE+ Switch
The Cisco Catalyst C1200-16P-2G is a compact, fanless 1RU Gigabit switch for small and midsize networks that need reliable PoE and simple, secure management. It provides 16 PoE+ access ports with a shared 120 W budget and two 1G SFP uplinks on a 36 Gbps non-blocking fabric. Management is straightforward via Cisco Business Dashboard (embedded probe, the Cisco Business mobile app, or the modern web interface, with additional CLI/SNMP options. With Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 static routing, rich QoS, and enterprise-grade security, C1200-16P-2G helps you segment, prioritize, and protect traffic without adding operational complexity.
Key Features:
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16 × PoE+ access + 2 × SFP uplinks: Power APs, phones, and cameras while uplinking over fiber.
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Non-blocking performance: 36 Gbps switching capacity and 26.78 Mpps forwarding.
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Simple management: Cisco Business Dashboard/mobile app, web UI, CLI (SSH, SNMP, and PnP onboarding.
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Layer 3 static routing: Route between VLANs with up to 32 static routes and 16 SVIs.
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Enterprise security: 802.1X, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, DoS prevention, port security, storm control.
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Quality of Service: 8 queues with 802.1p/DSCP classification, policing, and shaping.
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Quiet, efficient hardware: Fanless operation, compact 1RU footprint, energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az.
Technical Overview:
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Downlinks: 16 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ (802.3af/at; up to 30 W per port.
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Uplinks: 2 × 1G SFP.
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Switching / Forwarding: 36 Gbps switching capacity; 26.78 Mpps forwarding (64-byte.
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MAC / VLANs: 8K MAC table; up to 255 active VLANs; Voice VLAN; Auto Surveillance VLAN; GVRP/GARP.
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Layer 3: IPv4/IPv6 static routing; up to 32 static routes; up to 16 IP interfaces (SVIs.
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Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP — up to 4 groups; up to 8 ports per group (16 candidates.
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QoS: 8 hardware queues; 802.1p/DSCP classification & remarking; ingress policing; egress shaping.
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Jumbo Frames: Up to 9000 bytes (default MTU 2000 bytes.
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Console / USB: RJ-45 console and USB-C console/file management.
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CPU / Memory / Flash: Dual-core ARM 1.4 GHz; 1 GB DDR4; 512 MB flash; packet buffer 1.5 MB.
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LEDs: System, Link/Activity, PoE, Speed.
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Power & Heat: Internal AC 100–240 V; ~17.2 W system-only (worst case; up to ~141.4 W with PoE; ~490.7 BTU/h heat dissipation.
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Operating Conditions: −5 to 50 °C; 10–90% RH (non-condensing.
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Dimensions / Weight: 268 × 297 × 44 mm (10.56 × 11.69 × 1.73 in; 2.38 kg (5.25 lb.
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Form Factor: Rack-mount, 1RU; fanless design.
