Cisco SG300-10SFP 10-port Gigabit Managed Switch

Cisco SG300-10SFP 10-Port Gigabit Managed Switch | Layer 2/3 SFP Fiber Networking Solution

Meta Description:

The Cisco SG300-10SFP is a 10-port Gigabit SFP managed switch offering Layer 2/3 support, advanced security, and fiber-ready connectivity for scalable, high-performance business networks.

Product Description:

The Cisco SG300-10SFP Managed Switch is a compact, fiber-optimized gigabit switch designed for businesses that demand advanced performance, flexibility, and control. Featuring 10 dedicated SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports, it is ideal for high-speed, fiber-based networking environments such as data centers, enterprise backbones, and distributed campus deployments.

As part of Cisco’s 300 Series of managed switches, the SG300-10SFP supports both Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 routing features. It includes a comprehensive suite of capabilities including VLAN support, traffic prioritization (QoS), and access control, ensuring optimized performance and security in complex networking setups.

This switch is particularly suited for setups where fiber infrastructure is required and copper ports are not necessary.

Key Features:

10 x Gigabit SFP Ports for fiber connections
Layer 2 Switching + Layer 3 Static Routing
Advanced Security Features: 802.1X, ACLs, DoS prevention
QoS (Quality of Service) for voice/video traffic prioritization
Intuitive Web GUI and CLI Management
Compact, Rack-Mountable Design
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for reduced power consumption
IPv4 and IPv6 support

Technical Specifications:

Specification	Details
Model	Cisco SG300-10SFP
Ports	10 x Gigabit SFP (fiber only)
Switching Capacity	20 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	14.88 Mpps
MAC Address Table	16K entries
VLAN Support	Up to 256 active VLANs, 4K VLAN IDs
Layer 3 Routing	Static routing with IPv4 and IPv6 support
Security	Port security, 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping
QoS Features	4 queues per port, 802.1p/DSCP prioritization
Management Interfaces	Web GUI, CLI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Power Supply	Internal, auto-ranging 100–240V AC
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Dimensions	279 x 44 x 170 mm (W x H x D)

Ideal For:

Fiber-based enterprise networks
Campus and branch office backbones
Inter-switch uplinks via SFP fiber modules
Organizations needing static routing and VLAN segmentation
Environments requiring reliable QoS for VoIP or video

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Does this switch support copper (RJ-45) ports?
No, the SG300-10SFP features only SFP ports, making it suitable exclusively for fiber connections.

Q2: Is this switch Layer 3 capable?
Yes, it offers basic Layer 3 functionality, including static routing for inter-VLAN and inter-subnet routing.

Q3: Can I use this switch for uplinks between floors or buildings?
Yes, it’s ideal for long-distance uplinks via fiber optics in multi-floor or multi-building setups.

Q4: Is the switch managed via a web interface?
Yes, the SG300-10SFP includes an intuitive web GUI, CLI access, SNMP support, and secure management options.

Q5: Does it support IPv6?
Yes, it supports dual stack IPv4/IPv6, making it future-ready for modern networking.