Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS 16-Port 10G Managed Network Switch – Powerful High-Performance Layer 2/3 Switching Solution by Cisco

The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS is an advanced managed switch designed specifically for small to medium-sized enterprises that demand high-performance, reliable, and secure network infrastructure. The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS model is part of the reputable Cisco Business 350 Series, delivering a powerful Layer 3 switching experience with enterprise-grade capabilities tailored to meet dynamic business needs.

The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS features a total of 16 ports, including 8x 10G copper ports and 8x 10G SFP+ fiber ports, giving it the versatility to accommodate high-throughput environments requiring flexible connectivity options. With a massive switching capacity of 320 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 238.08 million packets per second (Mpps), The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS switch ensures fast data processing, minimal latency, and smooth network traffic flow even under heavy load. The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS makes it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, cloud computing, VoIP, and large data transfers.

Powered by a robust ARM processor with 512 MB RAM and 256 MB flash memory, the CBS350-16XTS delivers reliable performance while supporting advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, such as static routing, inter-VLAN routing, jumbo frames up to 9,000 bytes, and IPv6 support. The sizable MAC address table, capable of 16,000 entries, supports expansive networks with numerous devices and MAC addresses efficiently.

Key Technical Features

• 16 ports: 8x 10G copper + 8x 10G SFP+ fiber for versatile high-speed connectivity

• Switching capacity: 320 Gbps and forwarding rate of 238.08 Mpps for smooth handling of heavy traffic

• Advanced Layer 3 functionalities including static routing, inter-VLAN routing, and IPv6 support

• Large MAC address table supporting 16,000 addresses and jumbo frame support up to 9,000 bytes

• Supports VLANs, QoS, voice VLAN, GVRP, MSTP, IGMP snooping, and LACP for efficient traffic management and redundancy

• Fanless design for silent operation, ideal for office environments

• Compact, rack-mountable design with flexible installation options

• Power consumption around 57.7W with operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C

• Hardware stacking for up to 4 units with active/standby failover for enhanced reliability

• Comprehensive security features to protect business data and guest networks

• 5-year warranty ensuring long-term support and reliability

The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS rich feature set includes VLAN support, Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, voice VLAN, Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping, allowing network administrators to optimize data traffic, enhance performance, and improve security across the entire network. The switch also supports IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) with up to 8 groups and dynamic port aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

The CBS350-16XTS’s fanless design reduces acoustic noise to a minimum, measuring just 39.1 dB at room temperature, making it suitable for quiet office environments where noise disruption must be minimized. Its form factor is compact and rack-mountable (dimension approx. 440 x 257 x 44 mm), offering flexible installation options in server rooms, wiring closets, or open workspace areas. The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS device runs efficiently with power consumption around 57.7 watts and supports wide operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 45°C ensuring robustness in various conditions.

For high availability, the switch supports hardware stacking with up to 4 units, enabling seamless management of up to 200 ports with automatic failover to minimize downtime during hardware faults. This feature is crucial for mission-critical network deployments where continuous connectivity is a priority.

Security is also a core strength of the Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS, with advanced protocols designed to safeguard sensitive business data and ensure secure guest access, helping businesses protect their networks from threats while maintaining ease of management.

The Cisco Business CBS350-16XTS device comes with a comprehensive 5-year warranty, reflecting Cisco’s commitment to quality and providing peace of mind for long-term network investments.