Description
General Information about this Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9
Manufacturer: Cisco
Model Number or SKU# WS-CE520-8PC-K9
Product Line: Catalyst
Product Series: 520
Product Type: Ethernet Switch
The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 Catalyst Express SFP 520 Series 8 Ports Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, enterprise-class switch that offers a wide range of features and benefits for small and medium-sized businesses. Some of the key features and benefits of the Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 include:
Easy deployment and management: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 is designed for easy deployment and management, with features such as auto-configuration and a web-based management interface. The switch can be integrated with Cisco Network Assistant for simplified management.
High-performance switching: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 supports high-speed switching, with a switching capacity of up to 8 Gbps. This allows for fast and efficient data transfer throughout the network.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) support: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 supports PoE, which allows you to power devices such as IP phones and wireless access points over the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for additional power outlets.
Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic prioritization: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes QoS and traffic prioritization features that allow you to ensure that critical network traffic is given priority over less important traffic.
Security and access control: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes features such as IEEE 802.1X and port security that help to protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
Redundancy and resilience: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes features such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) that help to ensure that the network remains operational even in the event of a failure.
Compliance with industry standards: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 is compliant with industry standards such as IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at, which ensures compatibility with other devices and equipment in the network.
Network Management and Configuration
The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 Catalyst Express SFP 520 Series 8 Ports Ethernet Switch includes various network management and configuration features that allow administrators to easily manage and configure the switch. Some of the key network management and configuration features of the Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 include:
Web-based management interface: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes a web-based management interface that allows administrators to access the switch's configuration and management features through a web browser. This interface allows for easy configuration of various switch settings, such as ports, VLANs, and Quality of Service (QoS) policies.
Auto-configuration: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes auto-configuration features that allow the switch to automatically configure itself based on the network environment. This can help to simplify deployment and reduce the need for manual configuration.
Command Line Interface (CLI): The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 also supports command-line interface for advanced users and IT professionals. The CLI allows for more detailed and granular control of the switch's configuration and settings, and can be accessed through a terminal emulator such as Telnet or SSH.
SNMP support: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 supports SNMP, which allows network administrators to monitor the switch's status and performance using network management software.
Cisco Network Assistant (CNA): The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 can be integrated with Cisco Network Assistant, a software tool that allows for simplified management and configuration of Cisco switches and routers. CNA allows users to discover, configure, and troubleshoot devices, and automate common tasks.
Firmware upgrades: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 allows for firmware upgrades to be done via a web interface or via the CLI. This allows for easy upgrades and maintenance of the switch.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 Catalyst Express SFP 520 Series 8 Ports Ethernet Switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows devices such as IP phones and wireless access points to be powered over the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for additional power outlets. Some of the key features of the PoE support on the Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 include:
PoE support: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 supports both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards for PoE, which allows it to power a wide range of PoE-enabled devices.
PoE budget: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 has a PoE budget of 370W, which allows for a total of up to 30W per port. This means that the switch can power up to 8 devices that require 30W of power each.
PoE management: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 allows administrators to manage PoE settings on a per-port basis. This includes the ability to enable or disable PoE on a specific port, as well as to set the maximum power output for a port.
PoE monitoring: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 allows administrators to monitor the PoE usage on the switch and individual ports. This includes the ability to view the power consumption of each PoE-enabled device connected to the switch.
PoE troubleshooting: The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 includes features to help troubleshoot PoE issues, such as the ability to view the PoE status of each port, and to view any error messages related to PoE.
PoE and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): The Cisco WS-CE520-8PC-K9 supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) which reduces the power consumption of the switch and connected devices during periods of low data activity.