Cisco C1200-48T-4X Switch

Cisco C1200-48T-4X Switch Overview

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The Cisco C1200-48T-4X Switch is a managed Cisco Catalyst 1200
Series switch designed for business networks that require high port density
and fast uplink connectivity. It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Ethernet ports together with 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks
for connections to aggregation switches, servers and other high-speed network
infrastructure.

With a 176 Gbps switching capacity and a
130.94 Mpps forwarding rate, the C1200-48T-4X is designed
for wire-speed, nonblocking switching. The switch is a data-only model,
meaning its 48 RJ-45 ports do not provide Power over Ethernet.

The Cisco Catalyst 1200 family is positioned as a fixed-managed Gigabit
Ethernet switching platform for small and medium-sized businesses and
branch environments. Cisco provides both web-based and command-line
management options for supported Catalyst 1200 models.

Cisco C1200-48T-4X 48-Port Gigabit Connectivity

The C1200-48T-4X provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity. These ports can connect desktop
computers, printers, servers, access points, IP phones and other Ethernet
devices that do not require power from the switch.

Because the C1200-48T-4X is a non-PoE model, connected devices must receive
power from their own power source or from a separate PoE solution. For
installations that require integrated PoE+, a different Catalyst 1200
model such as the C1200-48P-4X may be more appropriate.

4 × 10G SFP+ Uplinks

One of the key features of the Cisco C1200-48T-4X is its
four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports. These interfaces provide
higher-speed connections between the access switch and upstream network
infrastructure.

The 10G SFP+ interfaces can be used with compatible optical or direct-attach
transceiver solutions depending on the network design. Cisco lists compatible
10 Gigabit options including SFP-10G-SR and SFP-10G-LR in its Catalyst 1200
documentation.

This uplink architecture makes the C1200-48T-4X suitable for networks where
48 Gigabit access ports need higher-speed connections toward servers,
aggregation switches or other network layers.

C1200-48T-4X Switching Capacity and Performance

The Cisco C1200-48T-4X provides a 176 Gbps switching capacity
and a 130.94 Mpps forwarding rate. Cisco specifies the
Catalyst 1200 switches as wire-speed and nonblocking, making the platform
suitable for high-volume Ethernet access switching.

The combination of 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+
uplinks provides a practical architecture for business networks that need
a high number of wired connections while maintaining fast upstream links.

Layer 2 Switching Features

The C1200-48T-4X supports a range of Layer 2 networking functions for
segmented and managed business networks. Supported technologies include
VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Multiple
Spanning Tree Protocol, PVST+, Rapid PVST+ and Link Aggregation Control
Protocol.

Cisco specifies support for up to 255 active VLANs simultaneously
on Catalyst 1200 switches. VLAN functionality includes port-based and
802.1Q tag-based VLANs, management VLANs, guest VLANs, voice VLANs and
other business networking functions.

IEEE 802.3ad LACP can also be used for link aggregation, allowing compatible
network connections to be grouped for increased link capacity and
redundancy.

Layer 3 Static Routing

Beyond Layer 2 switching, the Cisco Catalyst 1200 platform provides
Layer 3 static routing capabilities for supported
deployments. Static routing can be useful when a business network needs
controlled communication between different IP subnets without deploying
dynamic routing protocols.

The available routing and management functionality depends on the
software configuration and deployment requirements of the network.

Web-Based and CLI Management

The Cisco C1200-48T-4X belongs to the Catalyst 1200 family, which supports
management through an on-box web interface and command-line interface.
This provides network administrators with different options for configuring,
monitoring and maintaining the switch.

The web-based management interface can be accessed through a supported
browser, while the console interface provides another method for local
configuration and administration.

Cisco C1200-48T-4X for Business Networks

With 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks, the
C1200-48T-4X is designed for organizations that need a high-density
wired switching platform. Typical environments can include offices,
branch locations, small and medium-sized businesses, educational
environments and other managed Ethernet networks.

The 10G uplinks can connect the switch to higher-speed network infrastructure,
while the 48 Gigabit ports provide wired access for end-user and network
devices.

Cisco C1200-48T-4X Rack-Mountable Design

The C1200-48T-4X uses a 1U rack-mountable form factor.
Its dimensions are approximately 445 × 288 × 44 mm
(W × D × H), and the unit weight is approximately 3.95 kg.

The compact 1U design allows the switch to be installed in standard
network racks and cabinets while providing 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks.

Cisco C1200-48T-4X Technical Specifications

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Cisco C1200-48T-4X FAQ

What is the Cisco C1200-48T-4X?

The Cisco C1200-48T-4X is a managed Catalyst 1200 Series switch with
48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks.

How many ports does the C1200-48T-4X have?

It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and four
10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports.

Does Cisco C1200-48T-4X support PoE?

No. The C1200-48T-4X is a data-only model and does not provide PoE on
its 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

What is the switching capacity of C1200-48T-4X?

The Cisco C1200-48T-4X provides a switching capacity of 176 Gbps.

What is the forwarding rate of C1200-48T-4X?

The forwarding rate is 130.94 Mpps based on Cisco’s current Catalyst 1200
Series specifications.

Does C1200-48T-4X have 10G uplinks?

Yes. The C1200-48T-4X includes four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports.

Is Cisco C1200-48T-4X rack mountable?

Yes. The switch is designed for rack mounting and uses a 1U form factor.

Does C1200-48T-4X support Layer 3 routing?

The Catalyst 1200 platform supports Layer 3 static routing capabilities
for supported deployments.