Welcome to the Cisco Unmanaged Switch Resource Center
An Unmanaged Switch, from the Cisco Business 110 Series, is a valuable, cost-effective solution for making your office network successful. Here, you will find all of the resources and information you need to select the right switch for your business.
These affordable, plug-and-play, entry-level switches provide Gigabit Ethernet switching – with features such as Power over Ethernet (PoE), energy efficiency, and traffic prioritization for seamless digital transformation.
Which model of unmanaged switch works best for your small business or home office? With many options and a few key features to choose from, explore the possibilities, and start building a better network for your small business today.
Cisco Business Basics: How to Select an Unmanaged Switch for Your Small Business
Our Unmanaged Switch is a valuable, cost-effective solution for making successful network connections – especially for your small business or home office.
There are several models of unmanaged switches that we offer, like the 8-port, 16-port, and 24-port. But how do you know which model of unmanaged switch is best for your small business or home office?
Frequently Asked Questions about CBS110
How do I configure the Cisco Business 110 Series Unmanaged Switch?
That's the fun part, no configuration for these devices is necessary. You simply plug in devices and it begins passing traffic through your network.
Does CBS110 Unmanaged Switches have Power over Ethernet?
Yes! In order to have PoE capable ports with the CBS110 series switches, you will need to have the letter "P" with the product ID. So for example the PoE equivalent of CBS110-24T would be CBS110-24PP which has 12 x PoE ports and 100W of PoE budget. For more details and full technical specifications you can visit the product datasheetDoes CBS110 have cooling fans?
Depends! The Cisco CBS110-16T unmanaged switch is a fanless model and will fit into a 2U rack space. For more details and full technical specifications you can visit the product datasheet
How do I update the firmware?
Because Cisco Business 110 Series Unmanaged Switches are unmanaged, there is no firmware to update.
Managed vs Unmanaged Switches
In this video, we’ll explain some of the main differences between unmanaged and managed switches from Cisco.
Which is the best for your needs? That depends on your small business or office setup, and what you require from your network. Both types of switches offer flexibility and upgrades and expertly manage the flow of data, but one will be better for you.
Decode your Product ID (PID)
CBS
Product Series
110
Product Model
5
The number of ports
T
Features of the ports
T : Copper based port
PP : Partial PoE support
D
Power Supply type
D : Desktop External power supply, no rack mount options.
Get to Know the Cisco Business 110 Unmanaged Switch
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