Introduction
Build a reliable, easy-to-use business network at an affordable priceI
n today's hyper-connected world, reliable access to network resources is critical to all businesses. However, you also need to invest wisely to stay competitive, knowing how to separate the essential from the extraneous and get the most value for your dollar. For investment in network infrastructure, building a solid foundation for your business is essential, but it doesnt mean you need the most advanced feature set on the market. For businesses requiring high performance, advanced security, and rich manageability from the network, fully managed switches are an excellent choice. However, they also typically come with high price tags. Smart switches provide the right level of network features and capabilities for growing businesses at a lower price, so youll have more dollars to put toward other areas of your business. With CiscoŽ 250 Series Smart Switches (Figure 1), you can achieve business-class network performance and security without paying for advanced network features that you will not use. When you need a reliable solution to share online resources and connect computers, phones, and wireless access points, but low cost is a top priority, Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches provide the ideal solution.
Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches
The Cisco 250 Series is the next generation of affordable smart switches that combine powerful network performance and reliability with a complete suite of the network features you need for a solid business network. These powerful Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches, with Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, provide multiple management options, sophisticated security capabilities, fine-tuned Quality-of-Service (QoS) and Layer 3 static routing features far beyond those of an unmanaged or consumer-grade switch, at a lower cost than for fully managed switches. And with an easy-to-use web user interface, Smart Network Application, and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capability, you can deploy and configure a complete business network in minutes.
Business applications
Whether you need basic, high-speed connectivity for your computers and servers or a comprehensive voice, data, and wireless technology solution, Cisco 250 Series switches can meet your business needs. Possible deployment scenarios include: - High-speed desktop connectivity: Cisco 250 Series switches can quickly and securely connect employees working in small offices with one another and with all of the printers, servers, and other devices they use. High performance and reliable connectivity help speed up file transfers and data processing, improve network uptime, and keep your employees productive. - Flexible wireless connectivity: Cisco 250 Series switches work with Cisco and third-party wireless solutions to extend the reach of your network. With security features, Power over Ethernet (PoE), VLAN, and QoS, these switches are the perfect foundation to add business-grade wireless to a network. The capability of up to 30W of power per port provided through the Ethernet cable means you can easily deploy innovative 802.11ac wireless technology to maximize workforce productivity. - Unified communications: The Cisco 250 Series provides QoS features to enable you to prioritize delay-sensitive traffic in your network and let you converge all of your communications solutions such as IP telephony and video surveillance onto a single Ethernet network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP telephony and other unified communications products designed for small businesses, and Cisco 250 Series switches have been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration and full compatibility with these and other vendor products.
Specifications
Management features | |
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Reset button | Yes |
Multicast support | Yes |
Traffic shaping | Yes |
Traffic classification | Yes |
Switch type | Managed |
Web-based management | Yes |
System event log | Yes |
Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
Switch layer | L3 |
Configuring Location Settings (CLI) | Yes |
Cloud-managed | Yes |
Ports & interfaces | |
Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 24 |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
Combo SFP ports quantity | 2 |
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 24 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Network | |
IGMP snooping | Yes |
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
Cable types supported | Cat5e |
Cable length detection | Yes |
Active link detection | Yes |
Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
Head-of-line (HOL) blocking | Yes |
VLAN support | Yes |
Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
Rate limiting | Yes |
Port mirroring | Yes |
Link aggregation | Yes |
Flow control support | Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Broadcast storm control | Yes |
10G support | No |
Virtual LAN features | Port-based VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Voice VLAN |
Virtual LAN features | |
VLAN support | Yes |
Virtual LAN features | Port-based VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Voice VLAN |
Data transmission | |
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | MLD v1/2 |
Jumbo frames | 9000 |
Number of static routes | 32 |
Number of IP interfaces | 16 |
Packet buffer memory | 3 MB |
MAC address table | 8000 entries |
Switching capacity | 52 Gbit/s |
Number of queues | 8 |
Jumbo frames support | Yes |
Static route | Yes |
Forwarding rate | 38.69 Mpps |
IPv4 & IPv6 features | |
IPv4 & IPv6 features | Dual stack IPv4/IPv6 |
Performance | |
Packet buffer memory | 3 MB |
Stackable | No |
Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 430341 h |
Internal memory | 512 MB |
Flash memory | 256 MB |
Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Technical details | |
Form factor | 1U |
Product colour | Black |
Stackable | No |
Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 430341 h |
Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
Rack mounting | Yes |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE, WEEE |
Security | |
Loop protection | Yes |
Authentication | Guest VLAN, Port-based authentication |
Access Control List (ACL) rules | 512 |
Security algorithms | SSH, SSH-2, SSL/TLS |
IGMP snooping | Yes |
Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
Queue scheduling algorithms | SP |
Authentication type | IEEE 802.1x, RADIUS |
DHCP features | DHCP client, DHCP relay, DHCP server |
Multicast features | |
Multicast support | Yes |
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | MLD v1/2 |
Protocols | |
Management protocols | SNMP v1/2c/3, Telnet, TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNTP |
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
IPv4 & IPv6 features | Dual stack IPv4/IPv6 |
Certificates | |
Certification | UL (UL 60950), CSA (CSA 22.2), FCC 15 (CFR 47) A |
Memory | |
Packet buffer memory | 3 MB |
Internal memory | 512 MB |
Flash memory | 256 MB |
Design | |
Reset button | Yes |
Form factor | 1U |
Product colour | Black |
Stackable | No |
LED indicators | Yes |
Certification | UL (UL 60950), CSA (CSA 22.2), FCC 15 (CFR 47) A |
Rack mounting | Yes |
Number of fans | 2 fan(s) |
Redundant fans support | Yes |
Indication | |
LED indicators | Yes |
Mobile network | |
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
Power | |
Power supply included | Yes |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Number of power supply units | 1 |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 24 |
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 195 W |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
Operational conditions | |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 °C |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 50 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Heat dissipation | 893.98 BTU/h |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 440 mm |
Depth | 257 mm |
Height | 44 mm |
Weight | 3.81 kg |
Sustainability | |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE, WEEE |
Other features | |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |