Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G

A network switch is an active network element connecting individual devices or other network elements. It is designed for controlling network traffic. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G is made to be mounted in a rack. The Switch is equipped with 8 × RJ-45 ports that facilitate connection with network elements. 2 SFP connectors serve to transport data via optical fibers. 10/100/1000Base-T technology enables data transfer with a speed of up to 1000 Mbit/s. It uses Dual Personality ports, notable for incorporating both the RJ-45 and SFP connector ; however, only one can be active at a time. The switch dimensions are 297.4 × × 43.9mm. QoS aka Quality of Service technology makes sure the switch stays within its capacity, and it also allows you to set up end station priority. The Cisco Catalyst C1200-8FP-2G likewise works on the ISO/OSI model network layer, which means it can serve as a router. Thanks to this neat feature, you won't need another network element.