Smart switch Cisco CBS220-8P-E-2G

The Cisco CBS220-8P-E-2G is an 8-port Gigabit Smart Switch with two 1G SFP uplink slots and eight PoE-capable RJ-45 ports. Designed for small and growing businesses, it combines basic managed switching functions with enhanced security features, an intuitive web UI and mobile app, and an energy-efficient compact design compliant with IEEE 802.3az. The switch offers a total PoE power budget of 65 W and includes a three-year warranty with one year of technical support.

Advantages

The CBS220-8P-E-2G delivers managed switch functionality with simple deployment and management through the Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app. It supports Power over Ethernet on all eight ports with a 65 W budget, improving installation flexibility for IP phones, access points, and cameras. Security is enhanced by features such as IEEE 802.1X authentication and DoS prevention. The device is compact, energy-efficient, and suitable for constrained spaces where a reliable business-class network is required.

Suitable for

• Small offices and branch locations
• Retail shops and point-of-sale networks
• Small deployments of IP phones, wireless access points, and PoE cameras
• Environments requiring managed switching with basic security controls

Key specifications

• Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45; 2 × 1G SFP uplinks
• PoE: 8 PoE ports, total power budget 65 W (IEEE 802.3af/at compatible)
• Switch type: Managed (smart switch)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1D
• Energy efficiency: IEEE 802.3az compliant
• Colour and weight: White, 1.18 kg
• Warranty and support: 3-year warranty, 1 year technical support

How to use

Mount the switch on a flat surface or place it on a shelf in a ventilated area. Connect power and attach uplink cables to the SFP slots or to one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports for upstream connectivity. Connect PoE devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, or cameras to the RJ-45 ports; the switch will provide power up to the total 65 W budget. Use the Cisco Business Dashboard or the mobile app for initial setup, automated provisioning, configuration of VLANs, access control with IEEE 802.1X, and basic monitoring. Follow standard network cabling and grounding best practices during installation.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, distribute PoE load across ports to avoid exceeding the 65 W budget and monitor power usage via the dashboard. Keep firmware up to date through Cisco Business Dashboard to maintain security and stability. Place the switch in a temperature-controlled environment with adequate ventilation and within reach of connected devices to minimize cable lengths and signal loss.