Cisco Business 350 Series Managed Switch CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK

Description Cisco Business 350 Series Managed Switch CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK The Cisco Business 350 CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK is a compact 8-port managed switch designed for small offices, branch locations, and remote sites requiring enterprise features in a space-saving form factor. It delivers full PoE support with Layer 3 static routing capabilities typically found in larger switches. This UK power variant combines silent fanless operation with robust security features, making it ideal for desk-level deployments or noise-sensitive environments. Technical Specifications Port Configuration 8x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE ports (IEEE 802.3at/af compliant) 2x 1G combo ports (RJ-45 or SFP, shared) Total switching capacity: 20 Gbps Forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps (wire speed) Power over Ethernet Total PoE budget: 67W Per-port maximum: 30W (PoE ) Supports IEEE 802.3at (PoE ) and 802.3af (PoE) standards PoE power management with priority allocation Physical Specifications Dimensions: 230 × 180 × 44 mm (9.1 × 7.1 × 1.7 inches) Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) Mounting: Desktop placement or wall-mountable Cooling: Fanless design (passively cooled) Power: External 100-240V AC adapter (UK plug type G) Layer 2 Features MAC address table: 8,000 entries VLANs: 4,096 supported (256 active) Jumbo frames: Up to 9,216 bytes Link aggregation: 802.3ad LACP support Spanning Tree: IEEE 802.1w RSTP and 802.1s MSTP Layer 3 Features Static routing with up to 32 routes Inter-VLAN routing (up to 8 interfaces) DHCP server, client, and relay IPv4 and IPv6 support Management & Security Web-based GUI and CLI management SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for monitoring 802.1X port-based authentication SSH and SSL/TLS encryption Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering Port security with MAC address limiting RADIUS and TACACS authentication support Quality of Service 4 hardware queues per port Traffic classification and prioritization Voice VLAN with automatic device detection Bandwidth control per port Environmental & Compliance Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing MTBF: 419,228 hours Safety: CE, UKCA marked for UK market Use Cases & Applications Small Office/Branch Locations: The CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK serves perfectly as a complete networking solution for offices with 5-10 employees. Connect desktop computers, VoIP phones, and one or two wireless access points to provide full connectivity. The fanless operation ensures quiet performance in shared workspaces. Conference Room Connectivity: Install this switch in meeting rooms to power video conferencing systems, presentation displays, and wireless access points. Moreover, the compact footprint allows mounting under tables or behind displays where space is limited and noise would be disruptive. Retail Point-of-Sale Stations: Small retail shops can use the CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK to connect payment terminals, receipt printers, barcode scanners, and security cameras at the checkout counter. The Voice VLAN feature prioritizes POS traffic to ensure transaction processing remains fast during busy periods. Remote Site Connectivity: Branch offices or remote facilities benefit from this switch’s Layer 3 routing capabilities that eliminate the need for separate routing hardware. For instance, a remote warehouse can segment inventory management systems from guest WiFi using VLANs while maintaining centralized connectivity through fiber uplinks. Healthcare Exam Rooms: Medical practices can deploy the switch in individual exam rooms to power medical devices, computers, IP phones, and access points. The 802.1X authentication ensures only authorized medical equipment connects to patient data networks. Educational Spaces: Individual classrooms or computer labs benefit from the CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK’s ability to power interactive displays, teacher workstations, and wireless access points. The switch’s security features allow schools to separate student and administrative networks while maintaining simple management. Why Choose the CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK The CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK delivers enterprise-grade features in the smallest Business 350 form factor. Unlike basic unmanaged switches, it provides Layer 3 routing, advanced security, and traffic prioritization. However, it remains simple enough for small businesses without dedicated IT staff to configure and maintain. The 67W PoE budget supports combinations like two WiFi 6 access points (25W each), four IP phones (7W each), or one high-power PTZ camera (30W) alongside standard devices. This flexibility makes the switch adaptable to various deployment scenarios without over-provisioning power capacity. The external power supply design offers practical advantages for remote deployments. Technicians can ship replacement adapters overnight rather than coordinating switch replacements, significantly reducing downtime. Additionally, the UK-specific power variant ensures compliance with British electrical standards and provides the correct plug type for immediate installation. Network Design Considerations When planning installations, consider that the two combo ports share physical slots—you use either the copper RJ-45 port or the SFP slot, not both simultaneously. This gives you flexibility but limits total uplink capacity to two connections. For fiber uplinks, standard 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX SFP modules work seamlessly with the CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK. The switch supports stacking through its uplink ports, allowing you to manage multiple switches as a single unit. This proves valuable when expanding small offices—add additional CBS350 switches and control them through one interface. Additional Resources Download the complete datasheet Access configuration guides and quick start documentation Compare Business 350 Series models Watch setup and configuration videos Join the Cisco Small Business community Compatible with: Cisco IP phones (6800/7800/8800 series), Cisco wireless access points (Business 100/200/300 series), standard PoE-powered devices (IP cameras, door access systems, digital signage), and Cisco 1G SFP transceivers for fiber connectivity.