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Data Sheet
Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches
Build a Reliable, Easy-to-Use Basic Business Network at an Affordable Price
In today's hyperconnected world, reliable access to network resources is critical to all businesses. However, you
also need to invest wisely to stay competitive, knowing how to separate the essential from the extraneous and get
the most value for your dollar. For investment in network infrastructure, building a solid foundation for your
business is essential, but it doesn’t mean you need the most advanced feature set on the market.
With Cisco® 250 Series Smart Switches (Figure 1), you can achieve business-class network performance and
security without paying for advanced network management features that you will not use. When you need a reliable
solution to share online resources and connect computers, phones, and wireless access points, but low cost is a
top priority, Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches provide the ideal solution.
Figure 1. Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches
The Cisco 250 Series is the next generation of affordable smart switches that combine powerful network
performance and reliability with the essential network management features you need for a solid business network.
These expandable Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches provide basic management, security, and quality-ofservice (QoS) features beyond those of an unmanaged or consumer-grade switch, at a lower cost than managed
switches. And with an easy-to-use web user interface, Auto Smartports, and flexible Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Plus capability, you can deploy and configure a complete business network in minutes.
Business Applications
Whether you need basic high-speed connectivity for your computers and servers or a comprehensive voice, data,
and wireless technology solution, Cisco 250 Series switches can meet your business needs. Possible deployment
scenarios include:
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High-speed desktop connectivity: Cisco 250 Series switches can quickly and securely connect
employees working in small offices with one another and with all of the printers, servers, and other devices
they use. High performance and reliable connectivity help speed up file transfers and data processing,
improve network uptime, and keep your employees productive.
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Flexible wireless connectivity: Cisco 250 Series switches work with Cisco and third-party wireless
solutions to extend the reach of your network. With security features, Power over Ethernet (PoE), VLAN,
and QoS, these switches are the perfect foundation to add business-grade wireless to a network.
The capability of up to 30W of power per port provided through the Ethernet cable means you can easily
deploy innovative 802.11ac wireless technology to maximize workforce productivity.
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Unified communications: The Cisco 250 Series provides QoS features to enable you to prioritize delaysensitive traffic in your network and let you converge all of your communications solutions such as IP
telephony and video surveillance onto a single Ethernet network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP
telephony and other unified communications products designed for small businesses, and Cisco 250 Series
switches have been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration and full compatibility with these and
other vendor products.
Features and Benefits
Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches provide all of the features you need to create a basic business-class network at
an affordable price. These features include:
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Easy configuration and management: Cisco 250 Series switches are designed to be easy to deploy and
use by small businesses or the partners that serve them:
◦ Simple and advanced-mode graphic user interfaces reduce the time required to deploy, troubleshoot, and
manage the network. Configuration wizards simplify the most common configuration tasks and provide
the ultimate tool for anyone to set up and manage the network.
◦ The USB port on the front panel of the switch enables easy image and configuration transfer for faster
deployment or upgrade.
◦ Cisco Smartports technology provides more advanced capabilities and hands-on control by automatically
configuring ports with specific levels of security, QoS, and availability according to the type of connected
device, based on Cisco best practices and pretested configurations. The Auto Smartports feature
automatically applies the intelligence delivered through the Smartports roles to the port based on the
device types discovered over Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP-MED. This capability facilitates zerotouch deployments.
◦ Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) provides a simple configuration to take full advantage of
redundant paths in the network and maximize network throughput.
◦ The Cisco FindIT Network Discovery Utility works through a simple toolbar on the user’s web browser to
discover Cisco devices on the network and display basic device information, inventory, and new firmware
updates to aid in the configuration and speed the deployment of Cisco Small Business products. For
more information and to download the utility, visit www.cisco.com/go/findit.
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Performance and reliability: Cisco 250 Series switches have been tested to deliver the high availability
and performance you would expect from a Cisco switch and help you prevent costly downtime. The
switches speed file transfer times, improve slow and sluggish networks, keep your vital business
applications available, and help your employees respond more quickly to customers and each other. With a
network based on Cisco 250 Series switches, you can address all of your business communications and
connectivity needs and reduce the total cost of ownership of your technology infrastructure.
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Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+): Cisco 250 Series switches are available with PoE+ on both Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet models. This capability simplifies the deployment of IP telephony, wireless,
video surveillance, and other solutions by allowing you to send data and power to network endpoints over
the single network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supplies or outlets. PoE+ provides up to
30W of power per port, enabling deployments for 802.11ac wireless access points, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP
cameras, videophones, and thin client devices, delivering more flexibility and investment protection.
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PoE powered device and PoE pass-through: The 10-port compact models of Cisco 250 Series can work
as PoE powered devices and draw power from upstream PoE switches in the wiring closet, simplifying the
deployment in meeting rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, and other flexible locations. Each switch can
accept up to 60W of power per uplink port to power itself and pass through the power to the downstream
PoE end devices if needed.
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Network security: Cisco 250 Series switches provide security and network management features you need
to maintain a high level of security for your business, keep unauthorized users off the network, and protect
your business data. The switches provide integrated network security to reduce the risk of a security
breach, with IEEE 802.1X port security to control access to your network. Denial-of-service (DoS) attack
prevention increases network uptime in the presence of an attack.
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IP telephony support: Cisco 250 Series switches include QoS features to prioritize delay-sensitive
services such as voice and video, simplify unified communications deployments, and help ensure consistent
network performance for all services.
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Networkwide automatic voice deployment: Using a combination of Cisco Discovery Protocol, LLDPMED, Auto Smartports, and Voice Services Discovery Protocol (VSDP, a unique, patented Cisco protocol),
customers can deploy an end-to-end voice network dynamically. The switches in the network automatically
converge into a single voice VLAN and set of QoS parameters and then propagate them out to the phones
on the ports where they are discovered. For example, automated voice VLAN capabilities let you plug any
IP phone (including third-party phones) into your IP telephony network and receive an immediate dial tone.
The switch automatically configures the device with the right VLAN and QoS parameters to prioritize voice
traffic.
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IPv6 support: As the IP network addressing scheme evolves to accommodate more devices, you can have
peace of mind that your network is ready. Cisco 250 Series switches provide native support for IPv6
alongside traditional IPv4. With USGv6 and IPv6 Gold Logo certifications, you can take full advantage of
IPv6-enabled operating systems and applications in the future, without having to upgrade your network
equipment.
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An energy-efficient solution: Cisco 250 Series switches are designed to be energy efficient and eco
friendly without compromising performance. They help conserve energy by optimizing power use, which
helps protect the environment and lowers your energy costs. Power-saving features include:
◦ Support for the Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption
by monitoring the amount of traffic on an active link and putting the link into a sleep state during quiet
periods
◦ Automatic power shutoff on ports when a link is down
◦ Embedded intelligence to adjust power based on cable length
◦ Fanless design in most models, which reduces power consumption, increases reliability, and provides
quieter operation
◦ Ability to turn off LEDs to conserve power
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Feature
Description
Performance
Switching capacity and
forwarding rate
All switches are wire-speed and
nonblocking
Model9
Capacity in Millions of Packets per
Second (mpps) (64-byte packets)
Switching Capacity in Gigabits
per Second (Gbps)
SF250-48
13.10
17.6
SF250-48HP
13.10
17.6
SG250-10P
14.88
20.0
SG250-26
38.69
52.0
SG250-26HP
38.69
52.0
SG250-26P
38.69
52.0
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Expansion ports: The Cisco 250 Series provides more ports per switch than traditional switch models,
giving you more flexibility to connect and empower your business. Gigabit Ethernet models feature 26- and
50-port switches, versus traditional devices that offer 20 or 44 ports with 4 shared ports. Fast Ethernet
models are now available with 4 Gigabit ports for even more flexibility in deployment. The Cisco 250 Series
also offers small form-factor pluggable (SFP) expansion slots that give you the option to add fiber optic or
Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectivity to the switch. With the ability to increase the connectivity range of the
switches, you have more flexibility to design your network around your unique business environment and to
easily connect switches on different floors or across the business.
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Peace of mind and investment protection: Cisco 250 Series switches offer the reliable performance,
investment protection, and peace of mind you expect from a Cisco switch. When you invest in the Cisco 250
Series, you gain the benefits of:
◦ Cisco limited lifetime warranty to protect your investment
◦ Rigorous testing to help ensure easy integration and compatibility with other Cisco networking and
communications products, including the complete Cisco Small Business portfolio
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Limited lifetime warranty: The Cisco 250 Series switches come with the Cisco limited lifetime hardware
warranty, with return-to-factory replacement, software updates for bug fixes for the warranty term, and 1year limited warranty for fans and power supplies. In addition, Cisco offers telephone technical support at no
charge for the first 12 months following the date of purchase. To download software updates, go to
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/download/index.html.
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World-class support: To extend the support coverage beyond the warranty provisions, choose Cisco
Smart Net Total Care™, which helps you get the most value from Cisco Small Business solutions, providing
peace of mind at an affordable price. Cisco Smart Net Total Care provides a single service platform for all
Cisco networking products. With global coverage, flexible contract terms, and multiple advance hardware
replacement options, this comprehensive service includes software upgrades, access to the Cisco Small
Business Support Center, and extended telephone and online chat support. To learn more, visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/smbservices.
To find out where Cisco Small Business Support Service is available by country, go to
https://supportforums.cisco.com/community/netpro/small-business/sbcountrysupport.
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Multiple language options: The Cisco 250 Series switches are available in multiple languages. Product
documentation and user interfaces are translated, giving you the ability to select your preferred language.
Product Specifications
Table 1 describes product specifications.
Table 1. Product Specifications
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