The Cisco Catalyst C1000-8P-E-2G-L is a compact, managed Layer 2 switch designed for small businesses and branch offices. It offers a balance of advanced features and a small form factor, making it ideal for deployments where space and quiet operation are important.

Key Features and Specifications

• Ports: It has a total of 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Four of these ports are PoE+ enabled, and the remaining four are standard data ports. It also includes two combo Gigabit SFP/RJ-45 uplink ports for flexible fiber or copper connections.

• Power over Ethernet (PoE+): With a PoE power budget of 67W, it can provide up to 30W per port on its four PoE+ ports. This is sufficient to power devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.

• Performance: The switch has a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 Mpps. This ensures smooth and high-speed data transfer for connected devices.

• Fanless Design: The "E" in the model name indicates it has an external power supply, which allows for a fanless design. This makes the switch very quiet and suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments like open-plan offices or conference rooms.

• Management: It's a managed switch that runs on Cisco IOS Software. It can be configured using a command-line interface (CLI) or an intuitive on-box web UI. The switch also supports various management protocols like SNMP, HTTP, and SSH.

• Security: The C1000-8P-E-2G-L includes a suite of security features, such as 802.1X authentication, port security, and Access Control Lists (ACLs), to protect your network.