Refurb/Catalyst 1200 8-port GE

Product Overview

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For £67.51 ex‑VAT, this refurbished “Catalyst 1200 8‑port GE” from Cisco Refresh is the sort of thing you buy when you need a few extra wired ports right now and you don’t want to overthink it. In a small office, studio, warehouse office, or for a light lab/sandbox, an 8‑port gigabit switch is exactly the unglamorous hero: it’ll typically sort out your “everything’s plugged in but it’s not working right” problems, and you’ll get proper wired stability compared to Wi‑Fi. If you’re onboarding a handful of devices (AP backhauls, printers, IP phones, basic servers/NAS, cameras), it’s good value.

I wouldn’t buy it if you need modern features (beyond basic switching) or if you’re building something you expect to scale or stay in production for years with minimal hassle. Refurb gear is fine, but at this price point you’re probably trading away headroom, performance under heavier load, and “nice-to-have” management capabilities. Also, make sure the refresh unit is in good health and comes with the right warranty/return terms—cheap switches can become expensive when you’re troubleshooting intermittent issues in the field. Overall: worth it for small, straightforward gigabit connectivity; not the one to standardise as your long-term core network switch.