Cisco C1200-24P-4X 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 4x 10G SFP+ Uplinks, 195W PoE Budget

The Cisco C1200-24P-4X is a high-performance managed switch in the Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series, designed for small and medium-sized business networks, enterprise access networks, IP surveillance, wireless deployments, and other applications requiring reliable Gigabit connectivity with high-speed uplinks.

The switch provides 24 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and a 195W PoE power budget, allowing compatible devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, and other PoE-powered endpoints to receive both data and power through a single Ethernet cable.

For network uplinks, the C1200-24P-4X includes 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, providing significantly more uplink bandwidth than models equipped with 1G SFP ports. Cisco lists the model with a 128 Gbps switching capacity and 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive access-layer deployments.

The C1200-24P-4X also supports VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, QoS, IGMP snooping, voice VLAN, and other Layer 2 networking capabilities. Cisco specifies support for up to 255 active VLANs and up to four LAG groups with up to eight ports per group.

The C1200-24P-4X provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity. All 24 access ports support PoE+ with a total PoE budget of 195W.

Four 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports provide high-speed uplink connectivity for aggregation switches, servers, network cores, or longer-distance fiber connections. This is one of the key differences between the C1200-24P-4X and 24-port Catalyst 1200 models with only Gigabit SFP uplinks.

With a 195W PoE budget, the switch can power multiple compatible access points, IP phones, cameras, and other powered devices. Cisco specifies support for IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE/PoE+ standards, with up to 30W available to an individual Gigabit Ethernet port subject to the total power budget.

The switch supports common Layer 2 features including 802.1Q VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP, QoS, IGMP snooping, voice VLAN, guest VLAN, and management VLAN functions. These features help administrators segment traffic and improve network availability and performance.

The Cisco C1200-24P-4X can be deployed in a wide range of network environments:

• Small and medium-sized business networks
• Enterprise access-layer networks
• Wireless LAN deployments
• IP phone and unified communications networks
• IP surveillance and security camera systems
• Retail and branch-office networks
• Hospitality networks
• High-speed Gigabit access networks
• PoE device aggregation
• Networks requiring 10G fiber uplinks

The main difference is the uplink technology.

If the network requires 10G fiber uplinks or higher aggregate uplink bandwidth, the C1200-24P-4X is the stronger choice. If 1G uplinks are sufficient, the C1200-24P-4G can be a more economical alternative. Cisco's official specifications distinguish these models primarily by their uplink interfaces and corresponding switching capacity.

Both models provide 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks. The major difference is PoE capacity.

Choose the C1200-24FP-4X when the network needs to power a larger number of high-power PoE devices or requires a larger overall PoE budget. Cisco lists 195W for the C1200-24P-4X and 375W for the C1200-24FP-4X.

The C1200-24P-4X is a Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series managed switch with 24 Gigabit PoE+ RJ-45 ports and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports.

It has 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports. The total PoE power budget is 195W.

Yes. It has four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports.

It can power compatible PoE devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, IP cameras, and other IEEE 802.3af/at powered devices, subject to the available 195W system PoE budget.

Yes. Its 24 PoE+ ports can provide both data and power to compatible wireless access points, while the four 10G SFP+ ports provide high-speed uplinks toward the network aggregation or core layer.

Yes. The four SFP+ uplink interfaces are designed for compatible 10 Gigabit optical or direct-attach connectivity. The exact transceiver or cable should be selected according to the required fiber type, distance, wavelength, and network compatibility.

Yes. The Catalyst 1200 platform supports 802.1Q VLANs and up to 255 active VLANs simultaneously, along with management, guest, voice, and other VLAN functions.

Yes. Cisco specifies IEEE 802.3ad LACP support, with up to four LAG groups and up to eight ports per group.

The C1200-24P-4X supports both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE standards. PoE+ under IEEE 802.3at provides higher power capability for compatible powered devices than standard 802.3af PoE.

Provide the required device model, number of PoE endpoints, expected uplink speed, fiber distance, and transceiver requirements. This information can be used to confirm whether the C1200-24P-4X is appropriate for the planned network.

Yes. Configuration guidance can cover VLAN planning, PoE deployment, 10G SFP+ uplinks, LACP, QoS, and basic Layer 2 network design.

First verify that the connected device supports a compatible PoE standard. Then check the available PoE budget, Ethernet cable, port status, and switch configuration. A device may fail to receive power if the total system PoE budget has been exceeded.

For faster troubleshooting, provide the switch model, serial or asset information where applicable, firmware/software version, affected port, connected device model, LED status, and a description of the issue.

Cisco's Catalyst 1200 Series data sheet lists a limited lifetime warranty for the series. Warranty handling should follow the applicable purchase channel and warranty terms.

The Cisco C1200-24P-4X is a strong choice when a network needs 24 Gigabit PoE+ access ports combined with 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. Its 195W PoE budget supports common business PoE deployments, while four 10G uplinks provide additional bandwidth for modern access networks.

For customers planning network upgrades, the model offers a practical balance between port density, PoE capability, 10G uplink performance, Layer 2 features, and rack-mountable design.

Note: Specifications can vary by software release, hardware revision, or Cisco documentation update. Always verify the exact SKU and current manufacturer documentation before final procurement.