Cisco CBS220-24T-4G-EU

CBS220-24T-4G-EU

The Cisco CBS220-24T-4G-EU is part of the Cisco Business 220 Series of smart switches, designed specifically for small and medium businesses seeking reliable, secure, and cost-effective network solutions. It offers 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, providing versatile connectivity options for a variety of network environments. The switch supports IPv6 and provides simplified deployment through Cisco’s intuitive smart management tools.

KEY FEATURES: 

• 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
• 4 x 1 Gbps SFP uplink ports for flexible fiber connections
• Switching capacity of  56 Gbps; Forwarding rate of 41.66 Mpps
• Support for VLANs, MSTP (16 instances), and link aggregation (LACP)
• Robust security with IEEE 802.1X authentication, storm control, and ACLs
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) compliance
• Compact 1U rack-mount form factor (440mm x 203mm x 44mm)
• Low power consumption (18 W) for operational cost savings
• Easy management via Cisco Business Dashboard and SNMP support

SPECIFICATIONS OF CISCO CBS220-24T-4G-EU

PRODUCT DETAILS: 

• Brand: Cisco
• Series: Cisco Business 220 Series
• Model Number: CBS220-24T-4G-EU
• Product Type: Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Item Weight: 2.75 kg (6.06 lb)
• Product Dimensions:440 x 203 x 44 mm (17.3 x 8.0 x 1.7 in)
• Color: Grey
• Manufacturer: Cisco

⇒Technical Datasheet

PERFORMANCE

This has a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.66 million packets per second (mpps) that can efficiently handle large volumes of data. It supports advanced Layer 2 features like VLANs, 16 instances of MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol), and a MAC address table of 8192 entries, ensuring smooth network operation with high availability and resilience.

POWER CONSUMPTION

The Cisco CBS 220-24T-4G-EU switch is a fanless, energy-efficient device with an operational power consumption of just 18 watts. It is designed without Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality, meaning its power draw remains consistently low. This model also supports the IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, which further optimizes its power usage during periods of low network traffic. This combination of features makes it an economical choice for businesses focused on minimizing operational costs.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The switch is designed to reduce power consumption without compromising performance. Though it lacks PoE support, it consumes a low power of approximately 18 watts under typical operation. Compliance with Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standards and features like intelligent power management help optimize energy use, lowering operational costs and environmental impact.

RELIABILITY

The CBS220-24T-4G-EU incorporates features to ensure network reliability, such as STP variants for loop prevention, Link Aggregation for bandwidth redundancy, and standards-based QoS for prioritizing critical traffic. Tested to meet Cisco’s quality and durability standards, it supports long-term operation in demanding SMB environments with a commercial warranty of 3 years.

APPLICATION AREAS

The Cisco CBS220-24T-4G-EU switch is suitable for a variety of application areas including small office networking where it provides a reliable and affordable foundation, wireless connectivity supporting business-grade access points with quality of service and security, unified communications enabling IP telephony and video integration, retail and hospitality environments connecting point-of-sale and surveillance systems, education institutions supporting classrooms and labs, healthcare facilities for patient monitoring and administrative systems, and branch office deployments requiring manageable, scalable network infrastructure. These application areas benefit from its security features, flexibility, and ease of management, tailored for small to medium-sized business needs.

CONCLUSION

This combination of solid performance, energy efficiency, ease of management, and reliable features makes the CBS220-24T-4G-EU an ideal Layer 2 switch for SMB networks needing scalable and secure connectivity.