Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet-switch Cisco CBS220-8T-E-2G — 8x RJ-45 10/100/1000, 2x SFP, 1U, 20 Gbit/s, 8192 MAC

The Cisco CBS220-8T-E-2G is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch offering eight RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports and two SFP uplink ports in a 1U rack-mountable form factor. Designed for small office and branch deployments, it provides a 20 Gbit/s switching capacity and an 8192-entry MAC address table. The switch supports relevant IEEE standards for Layer 2 switching and includes features for VLAN segmentation, access control and uplink aggregation. It integrates with the Cisco Business portfolio and can be managed through the Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app to simplify deployment, monitoring and lifecycle management.

Advantages

The switch delivers managed Layer 2 functionality in a compact 1U chassis, combining eight gigabit copper ports and two SFP slots for fiber uplinks. Its 20 Gbit/s switching capacity and 8192 MAC entries support typical small-business traffic loads while enabling VLANs and access control for network segmentation. Integration with Cisco Business management tools reduces time spent on configuration and monitoring and supports common small-business use cases such as converged voice, video and data on one infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Small office and branch networks requiring centralized management
• VLAN-based network segmentation and access control
• Uplink aggregation and fiber connections using SFP modules
• Converged deployments carrying data, voice and video traffic

Key specifications

• Port count: 8 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) copper ports
• Uplinks: 2 × SFP slots for fiber uplink modules
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbit/s
• MAC address table size: 8192 entries
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Layer: Managed Layer 2 switching
• Standards support: IEEE 802.1D/s/w/x and IEEE 802.3 family (Layer 2 features)

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the included 1U mounting hardware or position it on a shelf for desktop use. Populate the RJ-45 ports with Ethernet cables to connect workstations, access points, IP phones or cameras, and insert compatible SFP transceivers into the SFP slots for fiber uplinks where required. Access the Cisco Business Dashboard or the mobile app to perform initial setup, configure VLANs, access control lists and link aggregation, and to monitor device health and traffic.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use quality Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cabling for Gigabit links and choose Cisco-compatible SFP modules for uplink fiber connections. Use the Cisco Business Dashboard to apply firmware updates and to configure VLANs and QoS policies before placing the switch into production. When connecting multiple switches or aggregating uplinks, verify link aggregation settings on both ends to ensure balanced traffic and redundancy.