Cisco C1200-8T-D Network Switch

Product Overview

The Cisco C1200‑8T‑D is an 8‑port Gigabit managed Ethernet switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 1200 series, designed for small to medium offices, home labs, and branch networks. It delivers reliable Layer‑2 switching and static Layer‑3 routing capabilities in a compact, fanless chassis. Moreover, its managed features include VLANs, QoS, ACLs, and other enterprise-grade functions, while remaining simple enough for small deployments.

🔧 Product Features (in detail)

• 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ‑45 ports: It provides high-speed connectivity for desktops, servers, or network devices.

• Managed switch — Layer 2 + static Layer 3 routing: The switch supports standard Layer‑2 switching plus IPv4/IPv6 static routing, enabling inter-VLAN communication and basic network segmentation.

• Fanless, silent design: It operates without a fan, which means quiet operation, making it ideal for offices, small workspaces, or home labs.

• Compact desktop / rack‑mountable form factor: Its small size allows easy placement on a desk or mounting in a 1U rack with an optional kit.

• QoS, VLAN, ACL, and network‑management features: The switch supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging, up to 255 active VLANs, link aggregation (LACP), port security, DHCP snooping, ACLs (L2–L4), IGMP snooping, jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes, and more.

• Energy-efficient design: It reduces power consumption during idle or low traffic periods through Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE, 802.3az).

• Simple and flexible management: You can manage it via web UI, mobile app, or Cisco Business Dashboard, and it supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI via console, SSH, TFTP, logging, and monitoring.

• Robust build with reliability & warranty: The metal enclosure and external power adapter ensure durability, and it comes with Cisco’s limited lifetime hardware warranty.

🎯 Why Choose This Switch

You should choose the Cisco C1200‑8T‑D because it offers enterprise-class networking features in a compact, quiet, and cost-effective package. For a small office, retail shop, home lab, or branch setup — where reliable switching, VLAN segmentation, and secure traffic management are needed — this switch provides excellent value. Furthermore, its fanless design and energy-efficient operation make it suitable for quiet environments and continuous use.

Additionally, its managed nature and support for static routing, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, multicast control, and robust security controls allow you to deploy advanced networking features typically found in more expensive switches.

Additional Points (Why It Stands Out)

• Because it is fully managed, you can control network segmentation, traffic shaping, and security without expensive hardware.

• Because it is fanless and compact, you can deploy it on a desk or in a small rack, ideal for offices or labs.

• Because of Cisco’s reputation and support, you receive reliability and long-term service.

• Because of its energy-efficient design, operating costs remain low even under continuous use.

• Because it supports IPv6, static routing, QoS, ACLs, link aggregation, and multicast, it is versatile enough for future growth.

📊 Specifications Table