The Cisco SG300-10P 10-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch is a versatile and robust network switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses that need high-performance connectivity with advanced management and security features. This compact device provides 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports capable of delivering power to compatible devices, such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points, with a total PoE power budget of 62 watts. It also includes 2 combo Gigabit SFP (mini-GBIC) ports for flexible uplink connections to other switches or network equipment, making it ideal for scalable and reliable network expansions.

The SG300-10P delivers 20 Gbps switching capacity with non-blocking throughput and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring smooth and efficient data traffic management. Supporting Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 functionalities, this managed switch offers flexibility with web-based, CLI, and SNMP management interfaces. The switch also features advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities to prioritize network traffic, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need. VLAN support (up to 256 VLANs) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) enhance network performance and segmentation, while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) with Rapid STP and Multiple STP options adds resilience against network loops.

To protect against unauthorized access and ensure data security, the SG300-10P includes security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X authentication, and MAC-based filtering. The switch is Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) (802.3az) compliant, reducing power consumption during low activity periods, and it supports jumbo frames up to 9 KB for large data transfers.

Compact yet powerful, this switch has a MAC address table capacity of up to 8,192 addresses, making it suitable for growing network environments. With a limited lifetime warranty and durable design, the Cisco SG300-10P is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable, managed network performance with PoE capability and advanced features that support a secure and efficient network infrastructure.