Cisco C1000-24P-4G-L 29-Port Managed Network Switch

Cisco C1000-24P-4G-L 29-Port Managed Network Switch

The Cisco C1000-24P-4G-L is a robust, managed Layer 2 network switch designed to meet the connectivity needs of modern small to medium-sized businesses. It features 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, delivering both data and up to 195W of power to connected devices like IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points, simplifying network deployment by reducing the need for separate power supplies.
In addition to the PoE+ ports, the switch includes 4 Gigabit SFP uplink ports to ensure high-speed, flexible fiber or copper connections for uplinks and aggregation. With a total of 29 ports, it provides versatile connectivity options for various network setups.
The switch operates with a fanless design, ensuring quiet and reliable operation suitable for office environments. It supports a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.67 million packets per second (Mpps), powered by an 800 MHz ARM single-core CPU and backed by 512MB of memory, which ensures smooth and efficient network performance.
The C1000-24P-4G-L supports a wide range of Layer 2 features, including Auto-MDIX, DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPv4 and IPv6 support, Link Aggregation, and advanced security protocols such as DHCP Snooping, RADIUS Authentication, and Storm Control. It also supports SNMP (v1, v2c, v3) for comprehensive network management and monitoring.
Additional technical highlights include support for jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes, a MAC address table size of 16K, multicast groups of 1024, and VLAN capabilities with support for 256 VLAN groups and 4094 VLAN IDs. The device features 8 priority queues and a packet buffer of 9.1 KB to optimize traffic handling and QoS.
Designed with a rackmountable white chassis measuring 444 x 298.7 x 43.9 mm and weighing 3.53 kg, the switch is powered by a standard 110 to 220 VAC power supply, consuming approximately 36W during operation.
With its comprehensive security features, powerful performance, and flexible connectivity, the Cisco C1000-24P-4G-L is an excellent solution for businesses seeking a reliable, scalable, and energy-efficient PoE+ managed switch.