Specification Sheet

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◦ Cisco Smartports technology provides more advanced capabilities and hands-on control by automatically
configuring ports with specific levels of security, QoS, and availability according to the type of connected
device, based on Cisco best practices and pretested configurations. The Auto Smartports feature
automatically applies the intelligence delivered through the Smartports roles to the port based on the
device types discovered over Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP-MED. This capability facilitates zero-
touch deployments.
◦ The USB port on the front panel of the switch enables easy image and configuration transfer for faster
deployment or upgrades.
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Reliability and performance: Cisco 250 Series switches have been tested to deliver the high performance
and reliability you would expect from a Cisco switch and help you prevent costly downtime. The switches
speed file transfer times, improve slow and sluggish networks, keep your vital business applications
available, and help your employees respond more quickly to customers and each other. With a network
based on Cisco 250 Series switches, you can address all of your business communications and connectivity
needs and reduce the total cost of ownership of your technology infrastructure. Cisco 250 Series switches
also support 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks on select models, so you can build a high-performance and future-
ready network to support your thriving business.
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Layer 3 static routing: This capability allows you to segment your network into separate workgroups and
communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance. As a result, you can manage
internal routing with your switches and dedicate your router to external traffic and security, helping your
network run more efficiently.
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Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+): Cisco 250 Series switches are available with PoE+ on both Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet models. This capability simplifies the deployment of IP telephony, wireless,
video surveillance, and other solutions by allowing you to send data and power to network endpoints over
the single network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supplies or outlets. PoE+ provides up to
30W of power per port, enabling deployments for 802.11ac wireless access points, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) IP
cameras, videophones, and thin client devices, delivering more flexibility and investment protection.
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PoE powered device and PoE pass-through: The 10-port compact models of Cisco 250 Series can work
as PoE powered devices and draw power from upstream PoE switches in the wiring closet, simplifying the
deployment in meeting rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, and other flexible locations. Each switch can
accept up to 60W of power per uplink port to power itself and pass through the power to the downstream
PoE end devices if needed.
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Network security: Cisco 250 Series switches provide the security and network management features you
need to maintain a high level of security for your business, keep unauthorized users off the network, and
protect your business data. The switches include integrated network security to reduce the risk of a security
breach, with IEEE 802.1X port security to control access to your network, Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack
prevention to increase network uptime during an attack, and extensive Access Control Lists (ACLs) to
protect sensitive portions of the network from unauthorized users and guard against network attacks.
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IPv6 support: As the IP network addressing scheme evolves to accommodate more devices, you can have
peace of mind that your network is ready. Cisco 250 Series switches provide native support for IPv6
alongside traditional IPv4. With USGv6 and IPv6 Gold Logo certifications, the 250 Series will enable you to
take full advantage of IPv6-enabled operating systems and applications in the future, without having to
upgrade your network equipment.