Description

The Cisco Catalyst C1000-24T-4X-L is a Layer 2 managed network switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. It offers a balance between performance, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for deployments requiring 10G uplink connectivity.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:

  • 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports

• Switching Capacity:

  • 56 Gbps

• Routing Capabilities:

  • Basic Layer 3 support including static routing and RIPv1/v2

• Management:

  • Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, Bluetooth

  • Fanless design for silent operation

• Power over Ethernet (PoE):

  • Not supported (non-PoE model)

• Form Factor:

  • Rack-mountable

  • Dimensions: 17.48 x 9.45 x 1.73 inches

  • Weight: 2.78 kg

• Additional Features:

  • IPv6 support

  • RADIUS 802.1X authentication

  • Support for STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs

  • Monitoring via sFlow, SPAN, RMON

🔍 Comparison with Similar Models

💡 Ideal Use Cases

• High-Speed Connectivity: Suitable for environments requiring 10G uplink speeds, such as data centers or high-performance computing setups.

• Quiet Operations: Its fanless design makes it ideal for noise-sensitive areas like offices or classrooms.

• Basic Layer 3 Routing: Provides essential routing capabilities without the complexity of full Layer 3 switches.