Cisco C1000-16P-2G-L 24 Port Gigabit PoE Switch

The new Cisco C1000-16P-2G-L 24 Port Gigabit PoE Switch is a network switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses or branch office deployments. It belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series, which offers enterprise-grade features and functionality at an affordable price point. The switch has a total of 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which allow for high-speed wired connections to devices such as computers, servers, IP phones, and access points. The "P" in the model's name indicates that the switch supports PoE. It can provide power to compatible devices over Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for separate power adapters. The C1000-16P-2G-L supports PoE+ (802.3at) with a maximum power budget of 240W. The switch features two Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, denoted by the "2G" in the model's name. These ports can be used to connect the switch to the network backbone or to other switches, allowing for network expansion and connectivity to devices outside of the local network. The switch operates at Layer 2 of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model, providing basic switching capabilities such as VLANs (Virtual LANs), STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), and link aggregation (Ether Channel). The "L" in the model's name indicates that the switch is a LAN Base model, which provides basic management features. It can be configured and monitored using a web-based graphical interface, command-line interface (CLI), or Cisco Prime Infrastructure. It also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for integration with network management systems. The Cisco Catalyst C1000-16P-2G-L includes various security features to protect the network and connected devices. It supports features such as DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol. The switch is designed to be compact and finless, allowing for silent operation. It can be placed on a desk or mounted on a wall, depending on the deployment requirements.