Top 5 Cisco Switches For Small Business Networks

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Cisco is at the forefront of innovation, especially for small businesses. When you are running your own business having a reliable computer network is of paramount importance. It is also imperative that network requirements are met at an affordable price. Cisco delivers such a wide range of network switches to help all your business needs. But the choice can often be overwhelming.

Let’s introduce you to our Top 5 Cisco Switches for Small Business Networks.

24-port L3 GE Managed Switch

Cisco 350 Series Switch CBS350-24T-4G-UK  
The CBS350-24T-4G-UK Business 350 Series Switches provide the ideal combination of affordability and capabilities for small office and help you create a more efficient, better-connected workforce. Models are available with 8 to 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and Gigabit or 10-Gigabit uplinks, providing optimal flexibility to create exactly the right building block for small office networks.

Features:

  • Layer 2 switching
  • VLAN support
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Advanced threat protection
  • IPv6 first-hop security
  • Quality of service (QoS)
  • sFlow
  • IPv4/IPv6 static routing
  • Enhanced limited lifetime warranty
  • IPv4/IPv6 static routing
  • Enhanced limited lifetime warranty

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24 Port Gigabit Switch

Cisco 250 series Switch SG250-26-K9-UK
With a Cisco SG250-26 Smart Switch, you can achieve business-class network performance and security without paying for advanced network management 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.

Features:

  • In addition to basic management, security, and quality of service (QoS), these switches also support capabilities such as Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP)
  • User friendly, intuitive, browser-based user interface with simple mode and a configuration wizard for common configurations.
  • Comes with a USB port for easier file management.
  • Speedy file transfers and keep vital business applications available.
  • Rich energy-saving features are embedded across the portfolio, including energy-detect, cable length detection, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
  • Eco-friendly and cost-effective without compromising performance.
  • Limited lifetime warranty and include one year of technical support and free software fixes for the term of the warranty.

Buy Cisco SG250-26-K9-UK Switch

 

24 Port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch Plus

220 Series Switch SG220-26P
The Cisco SG220-26P is a 24 Port Gigabit Smart Plus Switch with 2 Gigabit Combo Ports (RJ45 + SFP) and 24 ports of PoE is an affordable smart switch equipped with enhanced security, intelligence and performance. For small and medium-sized businesses running on a tight budget but still requiring a solid network, these switches deliver an excellent combination of features, performance and ease of use to build a fast, reliable and highly secure network – at a lower price than managed switches.

Features:

  • 24 Gigabit 10/100/1000 Ports with 2 Gigabit Ethernet Combo Ports (RJ45/SFP)
  • 24 Ports of PoE (Ports 1-4 PoE+ Capable) with a Budget of 180W
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): PoE and PoE+ streamline the deployment for wireless access points, IP telephony and video surveillance by allowing power and data to run over a single network cable.
  • Support: with Cisco Small Business Support Service and a limited lifetime warranty.
  • Value: Enjoy the affordability of smart switches while getting the higher levels of security, management and scalability only found in managed switches.
  • Enhanced security: Cisco switches offer several security capabilities, including advanced threat defense, access control lists (ACLs), 802.1x, and many others. You can be confident that you have the protection you need.y
  • Easy setup and management: Intuitive browser–based tools simplify setup and configuration. Advanced command line interface (CLI) management options are also available.

Buy Cisco SG220-26P Switch

 

Smart Managed PoE+ 8 Port Gigabit Switch

Cisco 250 Series Switch SG250-08HP
With a Cisco SG250-08HP Smart Switch, you can achieve business-class network performance and security without paying for advanced network management 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.

Features:

  • Also support capabilities such as Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
  • Simplifies the deployment of IP telephony, wireless, video surveillance, and other solutions by allowing you to send data and power to network endpoints over the single network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supplies or outlets
  • PoE+ provides up to 30W of power per port, enabling deployments for 802.11ac wireless access points, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) IP cameras, videophones, and thin client devices, delivering more flexibility and investment protection.
  • User friendly, intuitive, browser-based user interface with simple mode and a configuration wizard for common configurations.
  • USB port for easier file management.
  • Speedy file transfers and keep vital business applications available.
  • Rich energy-saving features are embedded across the portfolio, including energy-detect, cable length detection, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
  • Eco-friendly and cost-effective.
  • Come with a limited lifetime warranty and include one year of technical support and free software fixes for the term of the warranty.

Buy Cisco SG250-08HP Switch

 

8-Port L3 GE Managed PoE Switch


Cisco Business 350 Series Switches provide the ideal combination of affordability and capabilities for small office and help you create a more efficient, better-connected workforce. The Cisco Business 350 Series Switches is a family of fixed-configuration managed Ethernet switches. Models are available with 8 to 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and Gigabit or 10-Gigabit uplinks, providing optimal flexibility to create exactly the right building block for small office networks.

Features:

  • Layer 2 switching
  • VLAN support
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Advanced threat protection
  • IPv6 first-hop security
  • Quality of service (QoS)
  • sFlow
  • IPv4/IPv6 static routing
  • Enhanced limited lifetime warranty

Buy Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK Switch

 

This is just a brief look at the Cisco Small Business Switch Range, if you require more Cisco Small Business networking equipment for your business, you can check our Cisco Small Business microsite for a wide range of Cisco products to suit your needs.

 

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