Switch Cisco CBS250-16P-2G-UK 16x 1GbE ports with 16x PoE+ and 2x Gigabit SFP uplinks

The Cisco CBS250-16P-2G-UK is a rack-mountable 19" managed switch offering 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ on every port and two Gigabit SFP uplink slots. Designed for small and medium business networks, the switch delivers both data and power over Ethernet to connected devices while providing management tools for traffic control and network configuration.

Advantages

The switch supports PoE+ on all 16 ports, enabling centralized power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points and security cameras without separate power supplies. Its managed features and web-based management interface allow configuration of VLANs, QoS and port settings, while the two Gigabit SFP uplinks provide flexible fiber or copper connections to core switches or network aggregation points.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business LANs
• Deployments with IP phones and VoIP systems
• Wireless access point aggregation and PoE-powered Wi‑Fi APs
• Security camera installations requiring PoE
• Network edge switches with fiber uplinks to core

Key specifications

• Form factor: 19" rack-mounted
• Ports: 16 x 1 GbE with PoE+
• Uplinks: 2 x Gigabit SFP slots
• Management: Web-based management (managed switch)
• Technology: Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps
• MPN: CBS250-16P-2G-UK-RF; EAN: 889728493895

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19" rack and connect the uplink SFP modules to the core network or aggregation switch. Attach PoE devices such as IP phones, access points or cameras to the 1 GbE ports; the switch will provide power and data over the same cable. Use the web management interface to configure VLANs, QoS, port security and other network settings according to your deployment needs.

Usage recommendations

Use compatible SFP modules for fiber uplinks, verify PoE budget against the connected devices' power requirements, and apply appropriate VLAN and QoS configurations for voice and video traffic to ensure reliable performance.