Cisco Catalyst C1000-16T-E-2G-L – 36Gbps, 26.78Mpps, 16 RJ45, 2 SFP Uplinks

Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L with 20Gbps switching, 14.88Mpps throughput, 8 RJ45 ports & 2 SFP uplinks. Compact, silent, enterprise Layer 2 switch.

✅ Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L is a compact, fanless Layer 2 managed switch designed for small businesses, retail locations, and branch networks. It offers 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 SFP uplinks, and 20Gbps switching capacity, delivering reliable and secure connectivity with low power consumption and zero noise.

✅ Product Description

Compact yet powerful, the Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L provides 14.88 million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding rate and 20Gbps switching bandwidth. It supports 8x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports for end devices and 2x 1G SFP uplinks for fiber backbone connectivity. Designed for quiet operation and energy efficiency, this switch is ideal for desktop, rack, or wall-mount setups. With Cisco’s IOS Lite OS, it supports VLANs, QoS, STP, and IGMP snooping, making it a go-to solution for secure and scalable Layer 2 switching.

✅ Key Features

• 20Gbps switching capacity

• 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate

• 8 x Gigabit RJ45 ports

• 2 x SFP 1G uplinks for flexible fiber expansion

• Fanless design for silent operation

• Layer 2 management: VLANs, QoS, STP, Loop Guard

• Easy setup via Web UI, CLI, or SNMP

• Energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant

• Compact and wall-mountable

✅ Specifications

• Model: C1000-8T-2G-L

• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps

• Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45

• Uplinks: 2 x 1G SFP

• Form Factor: Desktop or wall-mountable

• Fan: Fanless (silent)

• Operating Temp: 0°C to 45°C

• Management: Cisco IOS Lite, Web UI, CLI, SNMP

• Dimensions: 268 x 168 x 44 mm

• Weight: ~1.6 kg

✅ Supported OS / Applications / Industries

• Compatible Platforms: Cisco IOS Lite

• Best For:

  • Small offices & SOHO networks

  • Retail locations & kiosks

  • Branch offices

  • IP surveillance & PoS terminals

  • SMB infrastructure

✅ Benefits & Compatibility

• Silent operation – ideal for customer-facing environments

• Small form factor with enterprise-class security features

• SFP uplinks provide seamless fiber backbone integration

• Compatible with Cisco management and monitoring tools

• No moving parts = less maintenance and higher durability

✅ Purpose of Use

Ideal for small-scale networks, IoT infrastructure, or fiber-connected edge locations, this switch offers professional-grade features without complexity or noise—making it perfect for business-critical but compact deployments.

✅ How to Use

1. Install on a desk, wall, or rack shelf

2. Connect end devices via RJ45 ports

3. Use SFP ports for fiber uplink or uplink to aggregation switch

4. Log into the web UI or CLI for VLAN, QoS, or monitoring configuration

5. Monitor performance via SNMP or Cisco DNA tools

✅ Packaging / Weight / Dimension

• Package Includes:

  • Cisco C1000-8T-2G-L Switch

  • Power cable

  • Wall/rack mount kit

  • Quick Start Guide

• Weight: 1.6 kg

• Box Dimensions: Approx. 300 x 200 x 70 mm

✅ Warranty and FAQs

• Warranty: 1-Year Cisco Limited Hardware Warranty

• FAQs:

  • Q: Is this switch PoE-enabled?
    A: No, this model does not support PoE.

  • Q: Is this suitable for fiber uplinks?
    A: Yes, via 2x SFP uplinks for 1G fiber modules.

  • Q: Can it operate 24/7 in enclosed spaces?
    A: Yes, the fanless design ensures silent, low-heat operation.
    For more info, visit the Neotech Product Services page.

✅ Performance, Quality, Durability, and Reliability

With Cisco’s legendary network stability, the C1000-8T-2G-L offers long-term reliability, energy efficiency, and secure Layer 2 switching, ideal for growing networks with limited space or noise tolerance.

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✅ Disclaimer

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