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What is the Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series switch?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series is a compact, fixed-configuration Ethernet switch delivering up to 16 Gigabit ports with enhanced Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing, optimized for small-branch and campus deployments.
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Which port models are available in the Catalyst 1200 Series?
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The Catalyst 1200 Series offers multiple models with: \n- Up to 16×1 Gigabit RJ-45 ports \n- Uplink options: 1 G SFP or combo 1 G RJ-45/SFP \n- PoE/PoE+ variants supporting up to 30 W per port
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Does the Catalyst 1200 support Power over Ethernet?
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Yes. Selected Catalyst 1200 models provide PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at), enabling up to 30 W per port for devices such as IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.
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What Layer 3 features does Cisco Catalyst 1200 offer?
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Catalyst 1200 delivers basic Layer 3 capabilities including static routing, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP relay, and support for up to 32 dynamic ARP entries.
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Can I stack multiple Catalyst 1200 switches?
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No. The Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series does not support physical stacking. Instead, it relies on Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access for logical grouping and centralized management.
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What management and monitoring tools are supported?
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Catalyst 1200 supports: \n- Cisco DNA Center for policy automation and assurance \n- Cisco Network Plug and Play for zero-touch deployment \n- Web UI, CLI (SSH/Telnet) and SNMP v2/v3
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What security features are built into the Catalyst 1200?
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Key security features include IEEE 802.1X port-based access control, ACLs for IPv4/IPv6, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure management via SSH and HTTPS.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities are available?
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Catalyst 1200 offers: \n- Eight hardware queues per port \n- DiffServ (DSCP) classification and trust \n- Port- and VLAN-based rate limiting \n- Weighted Tail Drop (WTD)
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How does the Catalyst 1200 integrate with Cisco DNA Center?
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Catalyst 1200 fully integrates with Cisco DNA Center, enabling automated provisioning, policy enforcement, real-time analytics, firmware management, and network-wide visibility.
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Are Catalyst 1200 switches energy-efficient?
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Yes. Catalyst 1200 Series is ENERGY STAR certified and features Cisco EnergyWise for power monitoring, fanless silent models, and a low-power silicon design.
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What are the ideal use cases for Cisco Catalyst 1200?
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Catalyst 1200 is ideal for small branch offices, retail outlets, educational labs, and secure PoE deployments for VoIP and Wi-Fi access in compact network sites.
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How does licensing work for the Catalyst 1200 Series?
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All Catalyst 1200 switches ship with LAN Base software and a permanent license. Optional DNA Advantage or Premier subscriptions can be added via Cisco Smart Licensing to unlock advanced automation and security features.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Catalyst 1200 switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement. Optional Smart Net Total Care contracts provide 24×7 technical support, software updates, and advanced hardware replacement.
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How easy is deployment and configuration?
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Deployment and configuration are simplified through zero-touch provisioning with Cisco Plug and Play, an intuitive web-based setup wizard, and a consistent Cisco IOS CLI.
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Can Catalyst 1200 switches interoperate with third-party devices?
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Yes. Catalyst 1200 supports open standards (IEEE 802.x), ensuring seamless interoperability with non-Cisco routers, wireless access points, servers, and network appliances.
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What performance specifications define Catalyst 1200?
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Key performance specs include: \n- Switching capacity up to 32 Gbps \n- Forwarding rate up to 23.8 Mpps \n- MAC address table: 8 K entries \n- VLANs supported: up to 256
