Cisco Systems, Inc. C1200-48T-4X network switch 48x 10/100/1000 4x 10G SFP+

48-port Gigabit switch with 10G uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst C1200-48T-4X provides 48 copper ports running at 10/100/1000 speeds and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. It is built for small and medium-sized businesses that need a manageable Layer 3 switch with a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. Power consumption is rated at 50.58 W.

Upgrading from unmanaged or 1G-only switches

This model replaces unmanaged switches that lack VLAN routing or uplink bandwidth beyond 1 Gbps. The jump is worth it when you need static routing between VLANs, stronger access control, or 10 Gbps fiber uplinks to aggregate traffic without bottlenecks.

Check rack space, fiber modules

Verify you have 1U of rack height and compatible 10G SFP+ transceivers for the uplink ports. Confirm your team can administer the switch through its management interface and that the 50.58 W draw fits your power budget. Buyers who need PoE or more than four uplinks should look elsewhere.