Managed Switch Cisco Catalyst 1200-8T-E-2G 8 Port GE 20 Gbit/s

The Cisco Catalyst 1200-8T-E-2G is a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with eight RJ-45 ports and a switching capacity of 20 Gbit/s. Designed for small business deployments, the switch delivers a balance of performance, security and reliability while supporting standard network protocols for efficient management and integration.

Advantages

This managed switch offers eight Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, compact white chassis and support for key networking standards such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.1x authentication and 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet. With a total switching capacity of 20 Gbit/s and managed feature set, it provides predictable throughput and centralized control for small business networks.

Suitable for

• Small office Ethernet networks
• Edge switching for branch locations
• Secure user access with 802.1x authentication
• VLAN segregation and basic QoS setups

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst 1200-8T-E-2G (C1200-8T-E-2G)
• Port count: 8 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbit/s
• Switch type: Managed
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.3az, 802.3ad, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.1D
• 10G support: No
• Colour: White
• Weight: 1.39 kg

How to use

Mount the switch in a desktop location or appropriate rack shelf, connect the power source, and attach network devices to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports. Access the management interface using the provided management protocol (CLI/GUI as supported by the Cisco Catalyst 1200 series) to configure VLANs, QoS, security policies and link aggregation according to your network design.

Recommendations

For best results in small business environments, plan VLAN and access control policies before deployment, keep firmware updated to the latest Cisco releases, and monitor port utilisation to ensure the 20 Gbit/s switching capacity meets aggregate traffic demands.