The Cisco SF200-48P is a 48-port 10/100 Ethernet PoE (Power over Ethernet) Smart Switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses that require high performance, scalability, and manageability. This switch provides 48 Ethernet ports, each capable of delivering PoE, making it ideal for environments where devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras need power through the network connection.

With a total PoE power budget of 370W, the SF200-48P supports both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards, offering flexibility in powering a range of devices. The switch also features 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for uplinks, providing faster connectivity for high-bandwidth applications. It offers wire-speed, non-blocking performance with a switching capacity of 9.6 Gbps, ensuring smooth and efficient data traffic handling.

The SF200-48P supports advanced Layer 2 features such as VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and quality of service (QoS) to optimize network traffic and ensure reliability and security. Security features include port security, DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), protecting the network from unauthorized access and attacks.

Management is made simple with a web-based GUI for configuration, as well as command-line interface (CLI) support for advanced users. The switch also supports remote monitoring and management via SNMP, and can be easily integrated into existing network environments using Cisco’s Network Assistant software.

With its robust feature set, the Cisco SF200-48P is a powerful, reliable, and cost-effective solution for businesses looking to deploy PoE-enabled devices while maintaining a secure and high-performance network.