Managed Switch Cisco CBS220-16P-2G

The Cisco CBS220-16P-2G is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Cisco Business 220 Series. It features 16 RJ-45 Gigabit ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, a switching capacity of 36 Gbit/s and an 8192-entry MAC address table. Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, this switch supports multiple networking standards (including IEEE 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1x and PoE) to provide reliable connectivity for data, voice and video on a converged infrastructure.

Advantages

The switch combines managed L2 functionality with PoE on all 16 ports to simplify deployment of IP phones, wireless access points and cameras. An intuitive dashboard and customizable features help reduce configuration time and ongoing management effort. The white, compact chassis and 36 Gbit/s switching capacity deliver a balance of performance and space efficiency for office racks and closets.

Suitable for

• Small and medium-sized office networks
• Powering IP phones, wireless access points and PoE cameras
• Converged data, voice and video infrastructure
• Edge switching and access-layer deployments

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco CBS220-16P-2G (MPN: CBS220-16P-2G-EU, EAN: 889728344388)
• Switch type: Managed Layer 2
• Ports: 16 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 with PoE
• Uplink: 2 x Gigabit SFP/Combo (2G indicated in model name)
• Switching capacity: 36 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 8192 entries
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at (PoE), 802.3ab, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1D, 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z
• Color: White
• Weight: 3.03 kg

How to use

Mount the switch in a rack or place it on a stable surface, connect the uplink ports to your network core or router, and attach endpoints to the 16 Gigabit PoE ports. Use the web-based dashboard or management tools to configure VLANs, PoE settings, link aggregation and security features such as 802.1x. Monitor port status and traffic through the dashboard to ensure correct operation.

Recommendations

Deploy this switch at the network access layer for small to medium-sized business sites. Calculate your PoE budget before connecting multiple powered devices to ensure the total PoE power budget meets the requirements of IP phones, wireless access points and cameras.