Cisco C1000-8P-E-2G-L is a compact Layer 2 managed switch with 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 2 SFP uplinks, designed for small business and branch networks. With a 67W PoE budget, it powers devices like IP phones, access points, and cameras while offering secure and reliable connectivity through Cisco IOS features in a silent fanless design ideal for indoor deployments.
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | C1000-8P-E-2G-L |
| Switch Series | Cisco Catalyst 1000 |
| Switching Type | Managed Layer 2 |
| Downlink Ports | 8 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Power Budget | 67 W |
| Uplink Ports | 2 × 1G SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 16K |
| VLAN Support | Up to 256 VLANs |
| Management | Cisco IOS CLI, Web UI, SNMP |
| Fan | Fanless (silent operation) |
| Mounting | Desktop / Wall mount |
| Power Supply | Internal AC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
The Cisco C1000-8P-E-2G-L is a compact, enterprise-class Layer 2 managed PoE+ Ethernet switch from the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series, purpose-built for small businesses, branch offices, retail stores, classrooms, and distributed enterprise environments.
Equipped with 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, this switch delivers reliable wired connectivity, simplified management, and secure network access at the edge. With a PoE power budget of up to 67W, it efficiently powers IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices without requiring external power injectors.
Running on Cisco IOS software, the C1000-8P-E-2G-L offers enterprise-grade features such as VLANs, QoS, access control lists (ACLs), port security, storm control, and energy-efficient Ethernet, while maintaining fanless, silent operation ideal for noise-sensitive indoor deployments.
Designed for long-term reliability, this model includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty, making it a cost-effective and future-ready switching solution for growing networks.
Use Case Scenarios
Unique Selling Propositions (USP)
| Port Type | Quantity | Usage |
| Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ | 8 | End devices (APs, IP phones, cameras) |
| SFP Uplink Ports | 2 | Fiber uplink to core/distribution switch |
| Console Port | 1 | Local CLI management |
| LED | Color | Description |
| SYS | Green | System operating normally |
| Amber | System initializing or fault | |
| PoE | Green | PoE power delivered |
| Amber | PoE fault or overload | |
| LINK/ACT | Green | Link active |
| Blinking | Data transmission |
Use Case Scenarios
Unique Selling Propositions (USP)
| Port Type | Quantity | Usage |
| Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ | 8 | End devices (APs, IP phones, cameras) |
| SFP Uplink Ports | 2 | Fiber uplink to core/distribution switch |
| Console Port | 1 | Local CLI management |
| LED | Color | Description |
| SYS | Green | System operating normally |
| Amber | System initializing or fault | |
| PoE | Green | PoE power delivered |
| Amber | PoE fault or overload | |
| LINK/ACT | Green | Link active |
| Blinking | Data transmission |
We understand that making the right purchase decision is important. Below, you’ll find answers to common pre-sales questions about this product.
Yes, it is a Layer 2 managed switch running Cisco IOS.
Up to 8 devices, within the 67W PoE power budget.
Yes, supports up to 256 VLANs.
Yes, it operates silently with a fanless design.
Yes, it supports PoE+ (802.3at) access points.
Yes, via 2 × 1G SFP ports.
No, it is locally managed via CLI or web interface.
Yes, wall and desktop mounting are supported.
Yes, especially for advanced users needing Cisco IOS features.
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty.
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