Cisco Catalyst 1000 8port GE, Full POE, 2x1G SFP C1000

Cisco Catalyst C1000-8FP-2G-L – 8-Port Gigabit Full PoE+ Managed Switch with 2x1G SFP Uplinks | Ideal for Small Offices & Edge Deployments

The Cisco Catalyst C1000-8FP-2G-L is a compact, cost-effective, and fully managed Layer 2+ switch from Cisco’s entry-level Catalyst 1000 Series, engineered for small businesses, branch offices, retail locations, and IoT edge environments. Featuring 8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with Full PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) and 2 x 1G SFP fiber uplinks, this switch delivers reliable power and high-speed connectivity for today’s power-hungry devices—including IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and smart building sensors.

Pre-installed with the LAN Lite software image (denoted by the “-L” suffix), the C1000-8FP-2G-L offers essential enterprise-grade features like VLANs, QoS, ACLs, and enhanced security—making it a significant step up from unmanaged or smart switches, while remaining simple to deploy and manage.

Key Features & Specifications

• Model: C1000-8FP-2G-L
• Switch Type: Managed Layer 2+ (LAN Lite)
• Downlink Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with Full PoE+
• Uplink Ports: 2 x 1G SFP (dedicated, non-shared fiber uplinks)
• PoE Budget: 124W total – supports full PoE+ (30W per port) on all 8 ports simultaneously
• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 8K entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 64 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q)
• Security: Port security, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, DoS protection
• Management: Web UI, CLI (via console or Telnet/SSH), Cisco Network Plug and Play (PnP)
• Form Factor: Fanless, compact desktop or wall-mountable design (ideal for quiet environments)
• Energy Efficiency: IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet), PoE power scheduling

Full PoE+ Power for Modern Devices

With a 124W total PoE budget, the C1000-8FP-2G-L is one of the few 8-port switches that can deliver full 30W PoE+ on every port at the same time—a critical advantage for demanding deployments:

✅ Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Points (e.g., Cisco Catalyst 9100, Meraki MR)
✅ Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) IP Cameras with heaters or IR illuminators
✅ Video Phones & Digital Signage
✅ IoT Gateways, Sensors, and Smart Lighting Controllers

Unlike “partial PoE” switches that limit total power or per-port wattage, this model ensures no compromises in device support.

Dedicated 1G SFP Uplinks for Future-Proof Connectivity

The 2 x dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports (not shared with RJ45 ports) provide:

• Fiber connectivity for long-distance uplinks (up to 100 km with appropriate optics)
• Noise immunity in electrically noisy environments (factories, warehouses)
• Scalability to connect to core switches, firewalls, or service provider networks
• Redundancy via link aggregation (LACP) or spanning tree protocols

This eliminates bottlenecks and ensures your edge devices stay connected—even as bandwidth demands grow.