1000 Gigabit Managed Switch

Cisco SG300-52 50-Port Gigabit Managed Switch | Reliable Enterprise-Grade Networking

Meta Description:

The Cisco SG300-52 is a 50-port Gigabit managed switch offering advanced security, Layer 2/3 support, and reliable performance for growing networks. Ideal for SMBs and enterprise setups.

Product Description:

The Cisco SG300-52 Managed Switch is a high-performance networking solution designed to support the growing demands of modern business environments. Equipped with 50 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, this switch provides the bandwidth, security, and manageability required in offices, campus networks, and server-intensive environments.

As part of Cisco’s trusted 300 Series, the SG300-52 offers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities, allowing for efficient traffic routing and simplified network architecture. With robust security protocols, intuitive management features, and energy-efficient operation, it delivers enterprise-class functionality without the complexity or high cost.

Whether you’re expanding an existing network or building one from scratch, this switch ensures scalable, high-speed connectivity for mission-critical operations.

Key Features:

50 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching for advanced network routing
Advanced Security: IEEE 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, port security
Energy Efficient: IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
IPv6 and IPv4 Support
Intuitive Web GUI & CLI for simplified management
QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritization
Fanless Design for quiet operation (varies by model)
Compact Rack-Mountable Form Factor

Technical Specifications:

Specification	Details
Model	Cisco SG300-52
Ports	50 x Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x combo mini-GBIC/SFP
Switching Capacity	104 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	77.38 Mpps
Layer Support	Layer 2 & Layer 3
MAC Address Table	16K entries
Security Features	802.1X, Port Security, DoS Prevention, ACLs
VLAN Support	4K VLAN IDs, up to 256 active VLANs
QoS	4 queues per port, 802.1p, DSCP
Management Interfaces	Web GUI, CLI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, RMON
Power Supply	Internal, auto-ranging 100–240V AC
Dimensions	440 x 44 x 257 mm (W x H x D)

Use Cases:

Mid-sized business LAN backbone
Departmental or branch office switch
High-performance access layer switch
Secure network environments with multi-VLAN segmentation
VoIP and video conferencing infrastructures

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Is the Cisco SG300-52 a Layer 3 switch?
Yes, it supports static Layer 3 routing, allowing for inter-VLAN routing and simplified network segmentation.

Q2: How many uplink ports does this switch have?
It includes 2 combo mini-GBIC/SFP ports that can be used for fiber uplinks or uplink redundancy.

Q3: Can I manage this switch via a web interface?
Yes, the SG300-52 offers a user-friendly web GUI in addition to CLI, SSH, and SNMP options.

Q4: Does it support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
This particular model does not support PoE. If you need PoE functionality, consider the SG300-52P version.

Q5: Is the Cisco SG300-52 fanless?
Fanless operation depends on the model version and environment; some may include quiet active cooling.