Description

Cisco CBS250-8P-E-2G 8-Port Smart Switch

Cisco CBS250-8P-E-2G 8-Port Gigabit PoE Smart Switch with 2 SFP Uplinks


Meta Description:

Discover the Cisco CBS250-8P-E-2G Smart Switch—8 Gigabit PoE ports, 2 SFP uplinks, Layer 2+ management, and advanced security features. Ideal for small business networks.


Product Description:

The Cisco CBS250-8P-E-2G is an 8-port Gigabit PoE smart switch designed to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective networking for growing businesses. As part of the Cisco Business 250 Series, this compact switch combines powerful performance with intuitive management features, making it ideal for small office deployments and edge network applications.

With 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks, it provides flexibility to connect IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras while ensuring high-speed uplinks to core switches or servers. The CBS250 series is engineered to offer Layer 2+ capabilities, VLAN support, and network security features to improve control and efficiency without overwhelming complexity.


Key Features:

  • 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE ports for powering IP devices

  • 2 × Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity

  • Total PoE budget: 45W

  • Layer 2+ smart switch with static routing

  • Advanced QoS to prioritize voice and video traffic

  • Enhanced network security with IEEE 802.1X, ACLs, and DHCP snooping

  • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for power savings

  • Web-based intuitive management interface

  • Fanless design for silent operation

  • Compact desktop or wall-mountable form factor


Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Model Cisco CBS250-8P-E-2G
Switch Ports 8 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
Uplink Ports 2 × SFP (1G)
PoE Budget 45W total
Switching Capacity 20 Gbps
Forwarding Rate 14.88 Mpps
MAC Address Table 8000 entries
Management Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard
Security Features 802.1X, ACLs, Port Security, DHCP Snooping
Layer 3 Support Static routing
VLANs Supported Up to 256 VLANs simultaneously
QoS 4 queues per port, 802.1p, DSCP
Power Supply Internal
Mounting Options Desktop or wall mount
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C

Ideal Use Cases:

  • Small businesses and branch offices

  • Powering IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points

  • Connecting to fiber backbones via SFP uplinks

  • Quiet environments requiring fanless operation


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Does the CBS250-8P-E-2G support PoE+?
No, this model supports standard 802.3af PoE with a total power budget of 45W.

Q2: Can I use fiber uplinks with this switch?
Yes, the 2 SFP ports support Gigabit SFP modules for fiber uplink connections.

Q3: Is it managed via a cloud portal?
Yes, it supports Cisco Business Dashboard and other management interfaces including web UI, SNMP, and CLI.

Q4: Does this switch support VLANs and QoS?
Yes, it provides VLAN segmentation, QoS, and static routing features for efficient traffic handling.

Q5: Is the CBS250-8P-E-2G fanless?
Yes, it features a silent fanless design, perfect for office desktops or meeting rooms.


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