Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Advanced Layer 3 Features – Ultimate Network Reliability and Security Solution

The Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G is a high-performance managed Ethernet switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking enterprise-grade networking at an affordable price. The Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G Cisco Business 350 Series switch stands out with its advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, security features, and flexible port configurations, making it ideal for fiber-based network environments requiring high-speed, long-distance connections.

Product Overview

The Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G from Cisco Business is equipped with 8 Gigabit SFP ports and 2 Gigabit RJ-45 uplink ports (combo uplinks), providing versatile connectivity options for SMBs aiming to build reliable, scalable, and secure networks. The Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G compact, fanless design ensures silent operation, perfect for office environments. The switch supports advanced management tools, including a web-based UI, CLI, SNMP, and integration with the Cisco Business Dashboard for streamlined deployment and network monitoring.

Key Technical Features

• Eight Gigabit SFP Ports: Supports fiber-optic connections for higher bandwidth and longer distances, suitable for backbone and server-to-switch links.

• Two Gigabit RJ-45 Uplink Ports: Provides flexible RJ-45 uplinks for connecting to routers, firewalls, or other switches.

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Static Routing: Enables inter-VLAN communication and efficient traffic management without needing a dedicated router.

• Security Features: Includes 802.1X network access control, Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering, port security to restrict device connections, and Denial-of-Service (DoS) protection to enhance network resilience.

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): Reduces power consumption for sustainable network operations.

• Fanless, Compact Design: Quiet operation and space-saving form factor suitable for office deployment.

• Advanced Traffic Management: Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and support for IPv6.

• Stacking Capability: True stacking for scalability and simplified management.

• Management Options: Cisco Business Dashboard, web GUI, CLI, SNMP, enabling easy network setup, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

• Durability and Investment Protection: Cisco quality and long lifecycle with warranty and support options until 2029.

Use Case Suitability

The Cisco Business CBS350-8S-E-2G switch is optimized for:

• Secure and high-speed network backbones requiring fiber connectivity.

• SMB offices looking for reliable office connectivity among employees and devices like servers and printers.

• Unified communications with traffic-handling intelligence to support IP telephony and data over a single network.

• Guest network segregation using advanced security and traffic segmentation.

• Environments demanding silent, energy-efficient operation.