Build a reliable, easy-to-use business network at an affordable price
In today's hyper-connected 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.
For businesses requiring high performance, advanced security, and rich manageability from the network, fully
managed switches are an excellent choice. However, they also typically come with high price tags. Smart
switches provide the right level of network features and capabilities for growing businesses at a lower price, so
you’ll have more dollars to put toward other areas of your business.
With Cisco® 250 Series Smart Switches (Figure 1), you can achieve business-class network performance and
security without paying for advanced network 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 a complete suite of the network features you need for a solid business network.
These powerful Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches, with Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, provide
multiple management options, sophisticated security capabilities, fine-tuned Quality-of-Service (QoS) and
Layer 3 static routing features far beyond those of an unmanaged or consumer-grade switch, at a lower cost
than for fully managed switches. And with an easy-to-use web user interface, Smart Network Application, and
Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) 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.
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:
◦ Smart Network Application (SNA) is an innovative network-level monitoring and management tool
embedded in the Cisco 100 to 500 Series switches. It can discover network topology, display link
status, monitor events, apply configurations, and upgrade software images across multiple switches
in the network.
◦ The FindIT Network Manager and Probe are designed to manage Cisco 100 to 500 Series switches,
routers, and wireless access points. They let you proactively manage the network instead of just
reacting to events. Cisco 250 Series switches support the embedded FindIT Network Probe,
eliminating the need to set up a separate hardware or virtual machine on site. For more information,
visit https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/findit-network-
management/index.html.
◦ The 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, visit https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-
◦ Simple or 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.
◦ 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 zero-touch deployments.
◦ The USB port on the front panel of the switch enables easy image and configuration transfer for faster
Reliability and performance: Cisco 250 Series switches have been tested to deliver the high
performance and reliability 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. Cisco 250 Series switches also support 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks on select models, so
you can build a high-performance and future-ready network to support your thriving business.
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Layer 3 static routing: This capability allows you to segment your network into separate workgroups and
communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance. As a result, you can manage
internal routing with your switches and dedicate your router to external traffic and security, helping your
network run more efficiently.
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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, PanTilt-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 the 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 include 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 to increase network uptime during an attack, and extensive Access Control Lists
(ACLs) to protect sensitive portions of the network from unauthorized users and guard against network
attacks.
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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, the 250 Series will enable
you to take full advantage of IPv6-enabled operating systems and applications in the future, without
having to upgrade your network equipment.
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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.
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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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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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
1-year 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 https://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 https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business/services.html.
To find out where Cisco Small Business Support Service is available by country, go to
Capacity in millions of packets
per second (mpps) (64-byte
packets)
Switching capacity in gigabits
per second (Gbps)
SF250-24
9.52
12.8
SF250-24P
9.52
12.8
SF250-48
13.10
17.6
SF250-48HP
13.10
17.6
SG250-08
11.90
16.0
SG250-08HP
11.90
16.0
SG250-10P
14.88
20.0
SG250-18
26.78
36.0
SG250-26
38.69
52.0
SG250-26HP
38.69
52.0
SG250-26P
38.69
52.0
SG250-50
74.41
100.0
SG250-50HP
74.41
100.0
SG250-50P
74.41
100.0
SG250X-24
95.23
128.0
SG250X-24P
95.23
128.0
SG250X-48
130.94
176.0
SG250X-48P
130.94
176.0
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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.
Fast convergence using 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol [RSTP]), enabled by default
Multiple spanning tree instances using 802.1s (MSTP); 8 instances are supported
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) and Rapid PVST+ (RPVST+); 126 instances are
supported
Port grouping/link
aggregation
Support for IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
● Up to 4 groups
● Up to 8 ports per group with 16 candidate ports for each (dynamic) 802.3ad LAG
VLAN
Support for up to 255 active VLANs simultaneously
Port-based and 802.1Q tag-based VLANs
Management VLAN
Guest VLAN
Voice VLAN
Voice traffic is automatically assigned to a voice-specific VLAN and treated with
appropriate levels of QoS. Auto voice capabilities deliver networkwide zero-touch
deployment of voice endpoints and call control devices
Protocols for automatically propagating and configuring VLANs in a bridged domain
IGMP (versions 1, 2, and 3)
snooping
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) limits bandwidth-intensive multicast traffic to
only the requesters; supports 255 multicast groups (source-specific multicasting is also
supported)
IGMP querier
Used to support a Layer 2 multicast domain of snooping switches in the absence of a
multicast router
HOL blocking
Head-Of-Line (HOL) blocking
Loopback detection
Provides protection against loops by transmitting loop protocol packets out of ports on
which loop protection has been enabled. It operates independently of STP
Layer 3 routing
IPv4 routing
Wire-speed routing of IPv4 packets
Up to 32 static routes and up to 16 IP interfaces
IPv6 routing
Wire-speed routing of IPv6 packets
Layer 3 interface
Configuration of Layer 3 interface on physical port, LAG, VLAN interface, or loopback
interface
Relay of broadcast information across Layer 3 domains for application discovery or relaying
of bootP/DHCP packets
Security
SSL
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encrypts all HTTPS traffic, allowing secure access to the
browser-based management GUI in the switch
Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol
SSH is a secure replacement for Telnet traffic. Secure Copy (SCP) also uses SSH. SSH v1
and v2 are supported
IEEE 802.1X (authenticator
role)
RADIUS authentication, guest VLAN, single/multiple host mode, and single/multiple
sessions
Secure Core Technology
(SCT)
Ensures that the switch will receive and process management and protocol traffic no matter
how much traffic is received
Secure Sensitive Data (SSD)
A mechanism to manage sensitive data (such as passwords, keys, and so on) securely on
the switch, populating this data to other devices, and secure autoconfig. Access to view the
sensitive data as plaintext or encrypted is provided according to the user-configured
access level and the access method of the user
Trustworthy systems
Trustworthy systems provide a highly secure foundation for Cisco products
Run-time defenses (Executable Space Protection [X-Space], Address Space Layout
Randomization [ASLR], Built-In Object Size Checking [BOSC])
Port security
Ability to lock source MAC addresses to ports and limit the number of learned MAC
addresses
RADIUS
Supports RADIUS authentication for management access. Switch functions as a client
Storm control
Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast
DoS prevention
Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack prevention
Multiple user privilege
levels in CLI
Level 1, 7, and 15 privilege levels
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Support for up to 512 rules
Drop or rate limit based on source and destination MAC, VLAN ID or IP address, protocol,
port, differentiated services code point (DSCP)/IP precedence, TCP/UDP source and
destination ports, 802.1p priority, Ethernet type, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
packets, IGMP packets, TCP flag; ACL can be applied on both ingress and egress sides
Time-based ACLs supported
STP loopback guard
Provides additional protection against Layer 2 forwarding loops (STP loops)
Quality of service
Priority levels
8 hardware queues
Scheduling
Strict priority and Weighted Round-Robin (WRR) queue assignment based on DSCP and
class of service (802.1p/CoS)
Port based; 802.1p VLAN priority based; IPv4/v6 IP precedence/Type of Service
(ToS)/DSCP based; Differentiated Services (DiffServ); classification and re-marking ACLs,
trusted QoS
Rate limiting
Ingress policer; egress shaping and rate control; per VLAN, per port, and flow based
Congestion avoidance
A TCP congestion avoidance algorithm is required to reduce and prevent global TCP loss
synchronization
Standards
Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3ab
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol, IEEE 802.3z
Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.3 ad LACP, IEEE 802.1D (STP), IEEE
RFC 4293; MIB IPv6: Textual Conventions and General Group
RFC 3595: Textual Conventions for IPv6 Flow Label
Management
Web user interface
Built-in switch configuration utility for easy browser-based device configuration
(HTTP/HTTPS). Supports configuration, wizards, system dashboard, system maintenance,
and monitoring
Basic and advanced mode for maximum operational efficiency
Smart Network Application
(SNA)
An innovative network-level monitoring and management tool embedded in Cisco 250 to
550X Series switches. It can discover network topology, display link status, monitor events,
apply configurations, and upgrade software images across multiple switches in the network
SNMP
SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3 with support for traps, and SNMP v3 User-based Security
Model (USM)
Embedded RMON software agent supports 4 RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and
events) for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis
IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack
Coexistence of both protocol stacks to ease migration
Firmware upgrade
Web browser upgrade (HTTP/HTTPS) and TFTP and upgrade over SCP running over SSH
Dual images for resilient firmware upgrades
Port mirroring
Traffic on a port can be mirrored to another port for analysis with a network analyzer or
RMON probe. Up to 4 source ports can be mirrored to one destination port
VLAN mirroring
Traffic from a VLAN can be mirrored to a port for analysis with a network analyzer or RMON
probe. Up to 4 source VLANs can be mirrored to one destination port
DHCP options facilitate tighter control from a central point (DHCP server), to obtain IP
address, autoconfiguration (with configuration file download), DHCP Relay, and host name
Enables mass deployment with protection of sensitive data
Text-editable configs
Config files can be edited with a text editor and downloaded to another switch, facilitating
easier mass deployment
Smartports
Simplified configuration of QoS and security capabilities
Auto Smartports
Automatically applies the intelligence delivered through the Smartports roles to the port
based on the devices discovered over Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP-MED. This
facilitates zero-touch deployments
Textview Command-Line
Interface (CLI)
Scriptable CLI. A full CLI as well as a menu-based CLI is supported. User privilege levels 1,
7, and 15 are supported for the CLI
Cloud services
Support for Cisco FindIT Network Manager and Cisco Active Advisor
Embedded FindIT Network
Probe
Support for embedded FindIT Network Probe running on the switch. Eliminates the need to
set up a separate hardware or virtual machine for the FindIT Network Probe on site
Cisco Network Plug and
Play (PnP) agent
The Cisco Network Plug and Play solution provides a simple, secure, unified, and integrated
offering to ease new branch or campus device rollouts or for provisioning updates to an
existing network. The solution provides a unified approach to provision Cisco routers,
switches, and wireless devices with a near-zero-touch deployment experience
Supports Cisco PnP Connect
Localization
Localization of GUI and documentation into multiple languages
Login banner
Configurable multiple banners for web as well as CLI
Other management
Traceroute; single IP management; HTTP/HTTPS; RADIUS; port mirroring; TFTP upgrade;
DHCP client; Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP); cable diagnostics; Ping; syslog; Telnet
client (SSH secure support); automatic time settings from Management Station
Green (power efficiency)
Energy detect
Automatically turns power off on RJ-45 port when detecting link down. Active mode is
resumed without loss of any packets when the switch detects the link is up
Cable length detection
Adjusts the signal strength based on the cable length. Reduces the power consumption for
shorter cables
EEE compliant (802.3az)
Supports IEEE 802.3az on all copper Gigabit Ethernet ports
Disable port LEDs
LEDs can be manually turned off to save on energy
Time-based port operation
Link up or down based on user-defined schedule (when the port is administratively up)
Time-based PoE
PoE power can be on or off based on user-defined schedule to save energy
Frame sizes up to 9K bytes. The default MTU is 2K bytes
MAC table
8K addresses
Discovery
Bonjour
The switch advertises itself using the Bonjour protocol
Link Layer Discovery
Protocol (LLDP) (802.1ab)
with LLDP-MED extensions
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) allows the switch to advertise its identification,
configuration, and capabilities to neighboring devices that store the data in a MIB. LLDPMED is an enhancement to LLDP that adds the extensions needed for IP phones
Cisco Discovery Protocol
The switch advertises itself using the Cisco Discovery Protocol. It also learns the connected
device and its characteristics using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Product specifications
802.3at PoE+ and 802.3af
PoE delivered over any of
the RJ-45 ports within the
listed power budgets
The following switches support 802.3at PoE+, 802.3af, and Cisco prestandard (legacy)
PoE. Maximum power of 30.0W to any 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet port, until the PoE budget
for the switch is reached. The total power available for PoE per switch is as follows:
Model
Power dedicated to PoE
Number of ports that support PoE
SF250-24P
185W
24
SF250-48HP
195W
48
SG250-08HP
45W
8
SG250-10P
62W
8
SG250-26HP
100W
24
SG250-26P
195W
24
SG250-50HP
192W
48
SG250-50P
375W
48
SG250X-24P
195W
24
SG250X-48P
382W
48
PoE Powered Device (PD)
and PoE pass-through
Besides AC power, select compact switch models can work as PoE Powered Device (PD)
and be powered by PoE switches connected to the uplink ports. The switch can also pass
through the power to downstream PoE end devices if required
Maximum of 60W can be drawn per uplink port if the peer PoE switch supports 60W PoE.
When multiple uplink ports are connected to PoE switches, the power drawn from these
ports is combined
When AC power is connected and functioning correctly, it is preferred over PoE power. The
PoE power can function as a backup to the AC power source or be used as the sole power
source for the switch
● 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T + 2 x SFP+)
SG250X-24P
SG250X-24P-K9-xx
● 24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 195W power budget
● 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBASE-T + 2 x SFP+)
SG250X-48
SG250X-48-K9-xx
● 48 10/100/1000 ports
● 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBASE-T + 2 x SFP+)
SG250X-48P
SG250X-48P-K9-xx
● 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 382W power budget
● 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBASE-T + 2 x SFP+)
Suffix
Country/region
-NA
USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and rest of LATAM
-BR
Brazil
-AR
Argentina
-EU
EU, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam,
Thailand, India, Korea
-UK
United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia
-AU
Australia, New Zealand
-CN
China
-IN
India
-JP
Japan
-KR
Korea
Each combo port has one 10/100/1000 copper Ethernet port and one SFP Gigabit Ethernet slot, with one port
active at a time.
The -xx in the product order ID number is a country/region specific suffix. For example, the complete PID of
SG250-26 for the United States is SG250-26-K9-NA. Please refer to the following table for the suffix to use for
your country/region.
Table 3.Country/region suffix for product order ID number
The products may also be available in countries or regions not listed above. Not all product models are offered
in all countries/regions. For India, either the -EU or -IN suffix will be used, depending on product models. For
Korea, either the -EU or -KR suffix will be used, depending on product models. Please consult with your local
Cisco sales representative or Cisco partner for more details.
Information on product material content laws and regulations
Materials
Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including products, batteries, and packaging
WEEE compliance
A powerful foundation for the basic business network
As you strive to make your business more competitive and efficient, every dollar counts. Cisco 250 Series
Smart Switches give you just the right the features, performance, and reliability you need, without making you
pay for advanced features you don’t. With Cisco 250 Series switches, you can rest assured that your business
applications and communications tools are resting on a strong technology foundation, so you can focus on
achieving your business goals.
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Information about Cisco’s environmental sustainability policies and initiatives for our products, solutions,
operations, and extended operations or supply chain is provided in the “Environment Sustainability” section of
Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
Reference links to information about key environmental sustainability topics (mentioned in the “Environment
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