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CBS250-16P-2G-EU is a fanless, smart-managed Layer 2+ switch with 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ access ports and two fixed 1G SFP uplinks. Its desktop chassis serves small-business networks connecting computers, printers, IP phones, and wireless access points. Dedicated fiber uplinks leave the copper access connections available for endpoints rather than sharing their physical interfaces. The Business 250 family combines configurable switching with endpoint power delivery, without requiring a full-width chassis. Compared with the discontinued CBS250-16T-2G-EU, this model adds PoE+ for devices receiving power through their Ethernet connection. The fixed uplink architecture has no removable expansion bay or upgrade path to 10G uplinks, so upstream connection speed remains an important purchase constraint.
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36 Gbps switching capacity supports wire-speed, nonblocking operation across the installed connections. 26.78 Mpps forwarding performance applies to 64-byte packets, providing the packet-rate reference for small-frame traffic. 120W of shared PoE capacity requires allocation across powered endpoints rather than assuming simultaneous maximum output everywhere. Static IPv4 routing supports 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces for inter-network forwarding; routing is static rather than dynamically learned. CBS250-16P-2G-EU supports 255 active VLANs for separating voice, data, and other traffic groups. Its 512 MB DRAM and 256 MB flash support switch operation and image storage, while a dynamically shared 1.5 MB packet buffer absorbs traffic across the connections. STP, RSTP, and MSTP provide spanning-tree options, and LACP supports aggregated links. Eight hardware queues provide traffic-priority handling. Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches also support time-based PoE operation, allowing administrators to schedule endpoint power according to the configured operating window.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU is available from ORM Systems new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, PoE output under load on every powered port, and optics bay recognition, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition and required accessories on the purchase order; new units carry up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and both include 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco's separate Limited Lifetime warranty remains bounded by applicable service ending October 31, 2029. Enterprise and volume orders support PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA regional operations.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 16 x 1G PoE+ / 2 x 1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 120W shared |
Max Power Draw | 156.4W |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 29, 2024 |
Replacement PID | C1200-16P-2G |
When a phone and wireless refresh introduces mixed powered endpoints, the 30W per-port ceiling makes endpoint demand part of the hardware decision. Count each device's required allocation rather than assuming every occupied connection needs the maximum, then size the shared power allocation before the purchase order.
When several small offices need a common management workflow, the embedded Cisco Business Dashboard Probe removes the need for a separate probe appliance or virtual machine at each location. Identify which locations will use centralized administration and establish their management-access requirements before standardizing the purchase order.
When replacement units must be checked before entering service, port mirroring can send traffic from four source ports to one analyzer destination. Reserve the destination connection in the staging plan, identify the links to inspect, and specify the monitoring arrangement before ordering the lab and spare units.
10G fiber uplinks to distribution
CBS250-16P-2G-EU provides only 1G SFP uplinks. The current C1200-24P-4X offers four 10G SFP+ uplinks and 24 access ports, changing endpoint density as well as uplink speed.
30W on every powered port
The 120W shared budget cannot supply 16 × 30W = 480W simultaneously. An all-ports maximum-power requirement exceeds available output; reduce endpoint demand or select higher-budget hardware.
Ongoing security fixes for new deployments
Security fixes for CBS250-16P-2G-EU ended October 29, 2025, although applicable service continues until October 31, 2029. C1200-16P-2G is the current replacement for new purchases.
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| Depth | 297 mm | 272 mm | 299 mm | 350 mm | 185 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CBS250-16P-2G-EU | CBS250-16T-2G-NA | CBS250-24P-4G-UK | CBS250-48PP-4G-UK | CBS250-8P-E-2G-NA |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 156.4W | 18.63W | 239.7W | 276.75W | 80.86W |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 4 x 1GbE | 4 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) |
| Switching Capacity | 36 Gbps | 36 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 1.78 kg | 3.53 kg | 5.43 kg | 1.53 kg. |
| Width | 268 mm | 268 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 268 mm |
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CBS250-16P-2G-EU identifies a Cisco Business 250 Smart Switch: CBS250 names the family, 16 denotes the access-port count, P denotes PoE, and 2G denotes two Gigabit SFP ports. EU is the regional ordering suffix covering the European Economic Area and additional markets, rather than a software license tier.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU supports an HTTP/HTTPS web interface, full or menu-based CLI over SSH or Telnet, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and the Cisco Business mobile app. Administrators can select local configuration or centralized management. SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3 support integration with monitoring systems.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU is discontinued, with an end-of-sale date of October 29, 2024. Software maintenance and vulnerability fixes ended October 29, 2025. The last date for applicable Cisco service is October 31, 2029. C1200-16P-2G is the current replacement, making the remaining support window important when approving an existing-estate purchase.
ORM Systems offers CBS250-16P-2G-EU new sealed with up to 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions include 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco's separate Limited Lifetime hardware warranty is bounded by applicable service ending October 31, 2029. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.
No, CBS250-16P-2G-EU requires neither a software license purchase nor a subscription to use its switch features. Functionality accompanies the hardware rather than a separately purchased switching tier. A hardware purchase order therefore does not need an additional recurring entitlement to activate the included capabilities.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU provides a shared 120W PoE budget across 16 PoE+ access ports, with a maximum of 30W on an individual powered port. The budget does not support every port drawing its maximum simultaneously. Size the combined allocation for phones, wireless access points, and other powered endpoints before ordering.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU has two fixed 1G SFP uplinks, with MGBSX1 supporting multimode fiber to 500 m and MGBLX1 supporting single-mode fiber to 10 km. Transceivers are selected separately for the link. Match fiber type, distance, and the remote optic; these uplinks do not provide 10G operation.
No, the CBS250-16P-2G-EU desktop chassis is 268 mm wide rather than a full-width 19-inch chassis, although mounting hardware supports rack installation. The enclosure measures 297 mm deep and 44 mm high. Confirm that the supplied mounting kit is included when specifying a rack-installed order, particularly for replacement hardware.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU uses an internal universal AC power supply accepting 100-240V AC at 50-60 Hz. The switch does not need an external power adapter for normal operation. Maximum input consumption reaches 156.4W with PoE loading, so power provisioning must account for endpoint output as well as switch electronics.
Yes, CBS250-16P-2G-EU supports static IPv4 routing with 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces. This provides configured forwarding between networks without a separately purchased routing tier. Physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, and loopback interfaces can carry Layer 3 interfaces, subject to the switch's interface and route limits.
CBS250-16P-2G-EU supplies PoE+ to connected endpoints, while CBS250-16T-2G-EU provides non-PoE access connections. Both models are discontinued. For matching installed hardware, the P model suits phones or access points requiring Ethernet power; the T model suits data-only connections where endpoint power comes from another source.
CBS250-24P-4G-EU provides 24 Gigabit access ports, compared with 16 on CBS250-16P-2G-EU. Both models are discontinued, so this density comparison primarily concerns existing installations and matching spares. The 16-port model fits a smaller connection requirement; the 24-port model accommodates more endpoints within one switch.
C1200-16P-2G is the current replacement for the discontinued CBS250-16P-2G-EU. Sales of the CBS250 model ended October 29, 2024, and security fixes ended October 29, 2025. The CBS250 model suits matching an installed estate; C1200-16P-2G suits buyers standardizing new purchases on the current successor.