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Fanless Access Switching for Small Business Networks

C1200-24P-4X combines fanless cooling with smart-managed Layer 2+ switching for small-business access networks. Its 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports provide PoE+ connections for phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras, while four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks connect the access network to faster upstream equipment. The uplink cages are built into the chassis rather than supplied through a removable network card. This 1U rack-mount model belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 1200 family and runs customized Linux software. C1200-24FP-4X raises the endpoint power budget to 375W for installations with greater combined powered-device demand. A 24-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 10 Gigabit uplinks addresses networks that retain Gigabit copper endpoints while moving upstream connections to a higher speed.

C1200-24P-4X price for new stock is $677.25, a 46.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,257.92. C1200-24P-4X refurb price is $1,073.84. C1200-24P-4X is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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Technical Details

128 Gbps switching capacity supports nonblocking traffic between the copper access interfaces and fiber uplinks. 95.23 Mpps forwarding performance applies to 64-byte packets, so packet-rate sizing remains distinct from aggregate bandwidth. Static routing supports 32 IPv4 routes and 16 IP interfaces for limited inter-VLAN forwarding rather than dynamic route exchange. C1200-24P-4X carries 1 GB of DRAM and 512 MB of flash for its operating environment, with a 1.5 MB packet buffer shared dynamically across all ports. The address table accommodates 8000 MAC addresses, and 255 active VLANs permit traffic separation within a small-business network. STP, RSTP, and MSTP handle loop control, while LACP groups links when the connected equipment supports aggregation. Eight hardware queues support traffic prioritization, and ingress policing plus egress shaping control traffic rates. Browser-based administration and scriptable CLI access provide local configuration paths without changing the fixed access-port speeds.

Ordering

ORM Systems supplies C1200-24P-4X new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, every port links at rated speed, PoE output is verified under load on every powered port, and firmware is verified before configuration is wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, quantity, and destination region on the purchase order. PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume orders, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

Allocate endpoint power first

C1200-24P-4X requires endpoint power allocation before ordering: 24 × 30W = 720W of full-port maximum demand exceeds the shared 195W budget. Total the powered-device requirements rather than assuming every port can supply its maximum simultaneously.

Order fiber optics separately

Fiber uplinks require compatible transceivers on the purchase order. SFP-10G-SR serves multimode fiber, while SFP-10G-LR serves single-mode fiber; neither transceiver is included with the base switch. Match the remote interface and installed fiber before ordering.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Operating System

Customized Linux OS

Port Configuration

24 x 1G PoE+ / 4 x 10G SFP+

PoE Budget

195W shared

Max Power Draw

240.4W including PoE

Cooling

Fanless.

C1200-24P-4X Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
C1200-24P-4X
Brand
Cisco
Series
Catalyst 1200
Use Case
SMB
Management Type
Smart Managed
Layer
Layer 2+
Routing Protocols
Static
Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet
RJ-45 Access Port Count
24
Power Input
Internal AC PSU
RJ-45 Ports
24 x 1GbE PoE+
SFP+ Ports
4 x 10GbE
Uplink Type
Fixed
Uplink Speed Class
10G
PoE Support
PoE+
PoE Port Count
24 PoE Ports
PoE Budget
195W
Switching Capacity
128 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
95.23 Mpps
MAC Table Size
8000 Entries
IPv4 Route Scale
32 Routes
Memory
1 GB
Flash Memory
512 MB
Stackable
No
Form Factor
Rack-Mount 1U
Input Voltage
100-240V AC
Power Consumption
240.4W
Redundant PSU
No
Cooling
Fanless
Operating Temperature
-5°C to 50°C
MTBF
698220 Hours
Cisco Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Certifications
UL 62368 / CSA 22.2 / CE mark / FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
Height
44 mm
Width
445 mm
Depth
299 mm
Weight
3.68 kg.

Best For

Regional Hardware Refresh

When replacing discontinued CBS250-24P-4X-NA units, the end-of-sale milestone of October 29, 2024 makes the migration a hardware procurement decision rather than another order for the same regional model. Inventory endpoint connections, uplink media, and configuration requirements first; specify the replacement hardware and a separate migration plan before issuing the purchase order.

Multi-Site Management Standardization

When several small offices need a common management approach, the embedded Cisco Business Dashboard probe removes the requirement for a separate onsite probe appliance or virtual machine. Establish how each location will join the management environment, who will hold administrative access, and which onboarding workflow must accompany the hardware order.

Lab And Staging

When a staging bench must examine endpoint traffic before deployment, port mirroring can send traffic from four source ports to one destination port. Reserve the analyzer connection in the test layout rather than treating every connection as an endpoint attachment, and specify the monitoring arrangement and staging configuration before the purchase order.

Not Suitable If

More than 195W endpoint power

The shared endpoint power allocation stops at 195W. C1200-24FP-4X provides 375W with the same access-port count and uplink configuration, but that higher-budget model uses a fan.

Multigigabit copper endpoint connections

Fixed copper access ports stop at 1GbE; the 10G interfaces are SFP+ uplinks, not higher-speed RJ-45 access connections. Multigigabit endpoints cannot negotiate their higher copper speeds.

Dynamic IPv4 route exchange

IPv4 routing supports static routes rather than dynamic route exchange, with a ceiling of 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces. Networks requiring learned routes need a different routing-capable switch.

Product Comparison Table

Cisco Catalyst 1200-24P-4X - switch - 24 ports - smart - rack-mountableC1200-24P-4XCisco Catalyst 1200-8T-E-2G - switch - gigabit ethernet - 8 ports - smart - rack-mountableC1200-8T-E-2GCisco Catalyst 1200-16P-2G - switch - 16 ports - smart - rack-mountableC1200-16P-2GCisco Catalyst 1200-24FP-4G - switch - 24 ports - smart - rack-mountableC1200-24FP-4G
Depth299 mm185 mm297 mm345 mm
Ethernet TechnologyGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB
Form FactorRack-Mount 1UDesktopDesktopRack-Mount 1U
Height44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberC1200-24P-4XC1200-8T-E-2GC1200-16P-2GC1200-24FP-4G
Memory1 GB1 GB1 GB1 GB
Power Consumption240.4W10.65W143.9W443.5W
Switching Capacity128 Gbps20 Gbps36 Gbps56 Gbps
Weight3.68 kg.1.39 kg2.38 kg4.6 kg
Width445 mm268 mm268 mm445 mm

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Reviews & Ratings

S
Silas Wilde

Reviewed on the 5 July 2022

4

Reliable 24-port PoE switch. 10G uplinks are perfect for our network backbone.

R
Rufus Waller

Reviewed on the 23 May 2023

5

Solid Cisco performance. Consistent power delivery and very fast throughput for core.

Q
Quentin Coldwater

Reviewed on the 22 October 2018

5

Excellent smart switch. The 10G SFP+ ports offer great future-proofing for business.

P
Paul Holt

Reviewed on the 22 February 2021

5

Professional grade networking. Robust 24-port PoE density with remarkably fast 10G connectivity.

M
Merrick Sterling

Reviewed on the 24 June 2021

5

Consistent and robust. A high-quality switch that handles our data effortlessly daily.

L
Lachlan Rossi

Reviewed on the 22 November 2019

5

Great value for 10G. Fast, reliable, and very stable PoE performance throughout.

J
Julian Thorne

Reviewed on the 27 June 2026

5

Top-tier switch quality. Simple management and rock-solid 10G uplinks for our rack.

G
Gideon Caldwell

Reviewed on the 30 September 2026

5

Highly satisfied. Reliable 24-port switch with consistent performance and fast 10G ports.

Questions & Answers

What does each part of C1200-24P-4X mean?

C1200-24P-4X identifies a Catalyst 1200 switch: C1200 names the series, 24 identifies the copper access-port count, P denotes PoE+ access ports, and 4X identifies four 10G SFP+ uplinks. The configuration includes a 195W shared PoE budget; the part number contains no separate network-license suffix.

How is C1200-24P-4X managed?

C1200-24P-4X supports a web UI over HTTP/HTTPS, CLI over SSH/Telnet or RJ-45/USB-C console, Cisco Business Dashboard, the Cisco Business mobile app, and SNMP. An external USB Bluetooth dongle also enables browser or CLI access. Dashboard management can use the embedded probe; specify the preferred access method before staging.

How much PoE power does C1200-24P-4X provide?

195W is the shared PoE budget of C1200-24P-4X, distributed across 24 PoE+ access ports. Each powered port can provide up to 30W, subject to the remaining allocation. The aggregate budget cannot sustain every port at its individual maximum, so endpoint demand must be totaled before deciding how many powered devices to connect.

Which uplink speeds and optics does C1200-24P-4X support?

C1200-24P-4X has four fixed SFP+ uplinks supporting 10G and 1G operation. SFP-10G-SR provides a supported 10G multimode-fiber option, while SFP-10G-LR provides a supported single-mode-fiber option reaching 10 km. Optics are ordered separately; match both ends of the link and select the fiber type before adding transceivers to the purchase order.

Can C1200-24P-4X route between VLANs?

C1200-24P-4X provides static IPv4 routing with 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces, placing the switch in the Layer 2+ category. Physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, and loopback interfaces can carry routed interfaces. This is a static-routing model rather than a dynamic-routing access switch.

What power input and maximum consumption does C1200-24P-4X have?

C1200-24P-4X uses an internal AC supply accepting 100-240V at 50-60 Hz, without a second internal supply option. Worst-case consumption including PoE reaches 240.4W at 110V or 236.3W at 220V. Size the AC circuit for switch input draw rather than treating the endpoint power allocation as total wall consumption.

Is C1200-24P-4X a rack-mount switch?

C1200-24P-4X is a full-width 1U rack-mount switch measuring 445 mm wide, 299 mm deep, and 44 mm high, with a weight of 3.68 kg. The package includes mounting brackets. RCKMNT-1RU-1K= is the compatible rack-mount kit when replacement mounting hardware is required for the order.

How much memory does the Catalyst 1200 24-port PoE+ switch have?

The Catalyst 1200 24-port PoE+ switch C1200-24P-4X has 1 GB of DRAM, 512 MB of flash, and a 1.5 MB packet buffer. The packet buffer is shared dynamically across all ports rather than dedicated to each interface. Switching performance reaches 128 Gbps and 95.23 Mpps for 64-byte packets.

Which traffic controls does the Catalyst 1200 series support?

Catalyst 1200 supports STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP, 255 active VLANs, and eight hardware queues for traffic control. Link aggregation supports four groups with eight active ports per group. Ingress policing and egress shaping control traffic rates, while the 8000-entry MAC table supports address learning across the configured network segments.

Is the Catalyst 1200 series discontinued?

Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for Catalyst 1200. C1200-24P-4X remains separate from discontinued Cisco Business 250 models for which it is a migration option. Predecessor sale and support milestones must not be applied to this model when planning replacement purchases or support coverage.

Which older switches does C1200-24P-4X replace?

C1200-24P-4X replaces CBS250-24P-4X-AR, CBS250-24P-4X-AU, CBS250-24P-4X-EU, CBS250-24P-4X-JP, CBS250-24P-4X-NA, CBS250-24P-4X-SP, CBS250-24P-4X-TW, and CBS250-24P-4X-UK, whose end-of-sale date was October 29, 2024. C1200-24P-4X also replaces CBS250-24P-4X-IN, which reached end of sale January 31, 2025. These are discontinued regional predecessor models; their lifecycle dates do not govern the replacement switch.

What is the difference between C1200-24P-4X and C1200-24FP-4X?

C1200-24P-4X provides a 195W shared PoE budget, while C1200-24FP-4X provides 375W for the same number of powered access connections. The distinction is aggregate endpoint power, not a higher per-port PoE class. The 195W model suits lower combined demand; the 375W model accommodates larger combined powered-device requirements.

What is the difference between C1200-24P-4X and C1200-24P-4G?

C1200-24P-4X carries four 10G SFP+ uplinks, whereas C1200-24P-4G carries four 1G SFP uplinks. Both retain Gigabit PoE+ copper access connections and a 195W shared endpoint power budget. Choose the 4X configuration for 10G upstream connections; the 4G configuration fits installations retaining 1G fiber uplinks.

What is the difference between C1200-24P-4X and C1200-48P-4X?

C1200-24P-4X has 24 Gigabit PoE+ access ports, while C1200-48P-4X has 48. Both configurations provide four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks. The 24-port model fits a smaller endpoint inventory; the 48-port model consolidates more copper access connections into one chassis when the purchase requires greater connection density.

What conditions and warranties does ORM Systems offer for C1200-24P-4X?

ORM Systems offers C1200-24P-4X new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Cisco's separate hardware warranty is limited lifetime. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected, bench-tested, firmware verified, and wiped to factory default.