Key Features
8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired access connections.
2 x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks for flexible network expansion.
Cisco IOS Software for reliable managed-switch functionality.
CLI and on-box web UI for easy device and network management.
Fanless design for quiet operation in office environments.
Layer 2 enterprise-class switching for small business networks.
Advanced security features for stronger network protection.
20 Gbps switching bandwidth and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate.
Compact form factor for branch, retail and out-of-wiring-closet use.
Energy-efficient operation for lower power consumption.
Benefits
- Delivers dependable Gigabit access for everyday business devices.
- Makes network growth easier with combo uplinks for fiber or copper.
- Simplifies management with familiar Cisco tools and interfaces.
- Keeps workspaces quieter with a fanless, low-noise design.
- Improves network reliability and security for branch office deployments.
- Supports efficient small-network performance without unnecessary complexity.
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | C1000-8T-2G-L-RF |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L 8-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch |
| Product Type | Networking Switch |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable |
| Subtype | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 + 2 x combo Gigabit SFP (uplink) |
| Performance | Forwarding bandwidth: 10 Gbps ¦ Switching bandwidth: 20 Gbps ¦ Forwarding rate (64‑byte L3 packets): 14.88 Mpps |
| Capacity | Unicast MAC addresses: 15360 ¦ IPv4 unicast direct routes: 542 ¦ IPv4 unicast indirect routes: 256 ¦ IPv6 unicast direct routes: 414 ¦ IPv6 unicast indirect routes: 128 ¦ IPv4 routes (static): 16 ¦ IPv6 routes (static): 16 ¦ IPv4 routes (Multicast): 1024 ¦ IPv6 groups (Multicast): 1024 ¦ IPv4/MAC security ACEs: 600 ¦ IPv6 security ACEs: 600 ¦ Active VLANs: 256 ¦ VLAN IDs: 4094 ¦ STP instances: 64 ¦ SPAN sessions: 4 ¦ MTU-L3 packet: 9198 byte |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 10240 bytes |
| Routing Protocol | IGMP, MLDv2, MLD, MSTP, RSTP, STP |
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, NTP, ICMP, DHCP, RSTP, TACACS+, RADIUS |
| Authentication Method | Kerberos, Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2) |
| Features | BOOTP support, ARP support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Broadcast Storm Control, Multicast Storm Control, Unicast Storm Control, Dying Gasp support, sFlow, DHCP snooping, Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) support, Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD), Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), fanless, Shaped Round Robin (SRR), LACP support, LLDP support, MAC Address Notification, Energy Efficient Ethernet, Management Information Base (MIB), Class of Service (CoS), 802.1x authentication, DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) support, IGMP filtering, IP source guard, Weighted Tail Drop (WTD), SmartPort technology, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Spanning-tree Root Guard (STRG), Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), proxy ARP, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), loopback detection, MAC Access Bypass (MAB), BPDU Guard, Network Edge Access Topology (NEAT) |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3az, Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.1AX |
| Processor | X ARM: 800 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB |
| Status Indicators | Status |
| Interfaces | 8 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 ¦ 2 x 1000Base-T / 1000Base-X RJ-45/SFP uplink ¦ 1 x management RJ-45 ¦ 1 x mini-USB Type B ¦ 1 x USB Type A |
| Power Device | Internal power supply |
| Installed Qty | 1 |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
| Compliant Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, EN 61000-4-5, RoHS, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, Directive 2011/65/EU, VCCI Class A, KN24, KN22 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Second Edition, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A |
| Width | 10.6 in |
| Depth | 7.3 in |
| Height | 1.7 in |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - replacement - lifetime - response time: next business day ¦ Technical support - consulting - 90 days |
| Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 122 °F |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% |
| Min Storage Temperature | -13 °F |
| Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
| Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L suitable for small business networks?
How many Gigabit Ethernet ports are available?
What are the SFP ports used for?
Is the switch managed or unmanaged?
Does the switch operate silently?
Can it support VoIP phones?
Does the switch support VLANs?
Is the switch suitable for surveillance systems?
Can wireless access points be connected?
Does it support IPv6?
Can administrators manage the switch remotely?
Is the switch appropriate for conference rooms and classrooms?
Does it support Quality of Service?
Can the switch improve network security?
Is rack mounting supported?
Does the switch support network expansion?
Is it suitable for branch office deployments?
Can the switch handle business-critical applications?
Is the switch energy efficient?
Why choose the Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L 8-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch?
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