How many PoE devices can I power with this switch?
The switch has a total PoE budget of 45W. Depending on the power draw of your devices (e.g., IP phones ~6W, APs ~15W), you can typically power 3–4 devices simultaneously.What does “combo port” mean in this model?
Combo ports support either a copper RJ45 connection or a fiber SFP module—but not both simultaneously. It gives you flexibility for uplink choices.Is this a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch?
It is a Layer 2 switch with static Layer 3 routing capabilities—suitable for inter-VLAN routing within SMB networks.Does it support VLAN segmentation?
Yes, it supports 802.1Q VLANs and private VLANs for traffic separation and security.Is there a built-in fan?
No, this is a fanless switch, offering completely silent operation.Can it be rack mounted?
No, this is a desktop-form-factor switch and does not include rackmount brackets.Does it support fiber uplinks?
Yes, through the 2 combo SFP/RJ45 ports, which can accept standard 1G SFP transceivers.Is it compatible with Cisco Meraki or Catalyst management tools?
No, it uses the Cisco Business Dashboard and web GUI, not Meraki or traditional Catalyst tools.Can I manage it remotely?
Yes, with Cisco Business Dashboard or secure remote access via HTTPS and SNMP.Is this switch TAA compliant?
This particular model is generally not TAA compliant—for government procurement, check for TAA-certified variants.Does it support Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)?
Yes, it supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (PoE and PoE+) standards.What power supply does it use?
It includes an external AC power adapter suitable for desktop deployments.Does it support IPv6?
Yes, it offers IPv6 host, management and ACL support for future-proof deployments.Is it secure out-of-the-box?
Yes, with DoS protection, DHCP snooping and 802.1X authentication support enabled by default or easily configured.What is the switching capacity?
The switch has a non-blocking switching capacity of 20 Gbps.How do I configure the switch?
Through the web GUI or CLI via console/SSH—no need for specialized training.Does it include Cisco SMARTnet support?
Cisco Business switches come with limited lifetime hardware warranty and basic support, but SMARTnet is not typically offered for this line.Can I stack this switch with others?
No, the CBS350-8P-E-2G does not support physical or virtual stacking.Is it suitable for VoIP networks?
Absolutely—it includes QoS prioritization and PoE+ support tailored for VoIP deployments.What size is the switch?
It’s compact and desktop-friendly: perfect for space-constrained environments.