Cisco® Small Business Smart Switches deliver cost-effective switching solutions that are ideal for small businesses
or workgroups within larger organizations. These high-speed switches offer entry-level management without the cost
and complexity of a full Layer 2 managed switch.
The Cisco SLM2008 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch (Figure 1) is ideal for conference rooms, labs, shipping/receiving
departments or in marketing, design, or audio/visual workgroups. The eight 10/100/1000-Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
ports enable companies to link to other Gigabit devices on the network (servers, workstations, and network storage)
to quickly move bandwidth-intensive files while still supporting 10/100-Mbps clients.
The Cisco SLM2008 supports the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power over Ethernet (PoE) for obtaining its power over
a designated powered device (PD) switch port or from an external AC power adapter. This gives companies the
option to install the switch in places where a power outlet may not be present, such as in ceilings and walls.
The Cisco SLM2008 is able to secure the network through IEEE 802.1Q VLANs and IEEE 802.1X port
authentication. For environments where IP multicast applications are used, the switch is capable of limiting the traffic
to only the ports that have requested that traffic, with support of Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
snooping. Additional quality-of-service (QoS) capabilities, such as IEEE 802.1p, differentiated services code point
(DSCP), and four hardware queues, make it possible to maintain good quality for real-time applications such as
voice and video. The Cisco SLM2008 offers an easy-to-use browser interface for managing and configuring the
features, making it ideal for small businesses without an IT staff or that have minimal technical expertise.
Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE-PD on port 1 as an optional power supply
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Simplified QoS management using 802.1p and DSCP traffic prioritization specifications
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WebSmart management enables configuration and monitoring from a standard web browser
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802.1Q-based VLANs enable segmentation of networks for improved performance and security
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Port-level security via 802.1X authentication
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Increased bandwidth and added link redundancy with Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
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Storm control on multicast and broadcast traffic
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Many-to-one port mirroring for noninvasive monitoring of switch traffic
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Jumbo frame support (9 KB)
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Support for simple interface counters
Specifications
Table 1 gives the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco SLM2008 8-Port
Gigabit Smart Switch.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco SLM2008 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch
Feature Description
Specifications
Ports
Buttons Reset
Cabling type Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 5 or better for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, UTP Category 5e or better
LEDs Link/Act, System
PoE
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802.3af PoE-PD compatible on port 1
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Supply system power without an external power adapter
Performance
Switching capacity 16 Gbps, nonblocking
Forwarding rate 11.9 Mpps wire-speed performance
Layer 2
MAC table size 8000
Number of VLANs 16 active VLANs (4096 range)
VLAN Port-based and 802.1Q tag-based VLANs
Head-of-line (HOL) blocking HOL blocking prevention
Management
Web user interface Built-in web UI for easy browser-based configuration
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8 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
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Auto medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X)
Firmware upgrade Web browser upgrade (HTTP)
Port mirroring Traffic on a port can be mirrored to another port for analysis with a network analyzer
Other management
Storm control Broadcast and multicast
Spanning Tree IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
IGMP snooping IGMP (v1/v2) snooping limits bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only the requestors Supports 16 multicast
QoS
Priority levels 4 hardware queues
Scheduling Priority queuing and weighted round-robin (WRR)
Class of service
Standards
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802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
W x H x D
Weight 0.91 lb (0.42 kg)
Power External AC power adapter and IEEE 802.3af compatible PoE-PD
Certification FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Class A, UL, cUL, CE Mark, CB
Operating temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage temperature –4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C)
Operating humidity 10% to 90%
Storage humidity 10% to 95%
Package Contents
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Cisco SLM2008 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch
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AC power adapter with power cord
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CD with user guide in PDF format
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Online registration card
Minimum Requirements
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Web-based utility: web browser – Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later), Firefox (version 2.0.0.1 or later)
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Category 5 Ethernet network cable
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Switch/router with PoE support or PoE injector when used with PoE
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Operating system: Windows XP or later
Product Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty with return to factory replacement, one year telephone support and software fixes for the warranty term.
Cisco Small Business switches are backed by the Cisco Small Business Support Service, which provides affordable
peace-of-mind coverage. This subscription-based service helps you protect your investment and derive maximum
value from Cisco Small Business products. Delivered by Cisco and backed by your trusted partner, this
comprehensive service includes software updates, access to the Cisco Small Business Support Center, and
expedited hardware replacement.
Cisco Small Business products are supported by professionals in Cisco Small Business Support Center locations
worldwide who are specifically trained to understand your needs. The Cisco Small Business Support Community, an
online forum, enables you to collaborate with your peers and reach Cisco technical experts for support information.
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
This Cisco Small Business product offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with return to factory replacement and
a 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 and software bug fixes for the warranty term. To
download software updates, go to:
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