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Fanless Connectivity for Powered Small Business Endpoints

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU provides fanless, Layer 2+ smart-managed switching through eight Gigabit PoE+ access ports and two fixed Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplinks. Each combo uplink operates through either its copper connector or its fiber cage, not both simultaneously. The desktop enclosure serves small-business access networks connecting IP phones, wireless access points, computers, and surveillance cameras. Within the Cisco Business portfolio, the Business 250 series combines configurable network segmentation with endpoint power rather than unmanaged forwarding. The discontinued CBS250-8P-E-2G-EU reduces available PoE power to 60W for lower-demand installations. The fixed uplink architecture requires no expansion card, but it provides no path to 10G uplink operation.

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Technical Details

20 Gbps switching capacity supports nonblocking forwarding across the available interfaces. 14.88 Mpps forwarding handles 64-byte packets at the published packet-processing rate. 120W of shared PoE power supplies connected endpoints, with a 30W maximum on an individual powered port; aggregate allocation remains the limiting factor. Static IPv4 routing supports 32 routes for local traffic between configured networks rather than dynamic route exchange. CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU carries 512 MB DRAM for runtime operation and 256 MB flash for firmware storage. A dynamically shared 1.5 MB packet buffer accommodates traffic across the ports, while eight hardware queues support traffic prioritization. STP/RSTP/MSTP provide spanning-tree operation, and LACP supports link aggregation. Browser-based configuration, a scriptable CLI, and an RJ-45 console provide administration paths. The MAC table accommodates 8000 addresses for learned forwarding entries. 147.48W maximum consumption, including PoE output, establishes the AC load allowance when sizing branch power and UPS capacity.

Ordering

ORM Systems offers CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with PoE output verified under load on every powered port, firmware verified, and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and quantity, and confirm the supplied power adapter and mounting kit when placing the purchase order. New hardware carries up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty and certified refurbished hardware up to 1 year, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's Limited Lifetime warranty cannot extend beyond October 31, 2029. For enterprise and volume orders, PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement are available, with regional stock and RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

Security maintenance has ended

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU should not be specified where continuing security fixes are required: vulnerability support and software maintenance ended October 29, 2025. C1200-8FP-2G is the current replacement.

Match optics before ordering

Fiber installations need MGBSX1 for multimode runs to 500 m or MGBLX1 for single-mode runs to 10 km; specify the matching fiber type and remote-end interface before issuing the purchase order.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Port Configuration

8 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G copper/SFP combo

PoE Budget

120W shared

Max Power Draw

147.48W

Cooling

Fanless

Lifecycle Status

End of sale October 29, 2024

Replacement PID

C1200-8FP-2G

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU
Brand
Cisco
Series
Business 250
Use Case
SMB
Management Type
Smart Managed
Layer
Layer 2+
Routing Protocols
Static
Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet
RJ-45 Access Port Count
8
Power Input
External AC adapter
RJ-45 Ports
8 x 1GbE PoE+ / 2 x 10/100/1000 (Combo, shared with SFP)
SFP Ports
2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45)
Uplink Type
Fixed
Uplink Speed Class
1G
PoE Support
PoE+
PoE Port Count
8 PoE Ports
PoE Budget
120W
Switching Capacity
20 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
14.88 Mpps
MAC Table Size
8000 Entries
IPv4 Route Scale
32 Routes
Memory
512 MB
Flash Memory
256 MB
Stackable
No
Form Factor
Desktop
Input Voltage
100-240V AC
Power Consumption
147.48W
Cooling
Fanless
Operating Temperature
-5°C to 50°C
MTBF
1706649 Hours
Cisco Warranty
Limited Lifetime, Cisco service ends October 31, 2029
Certifications
UL 62368 / CSA 22.2 / CE mark / FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
Height
44 mm
Width
268 mm
Depth
185 mm
Weight
1.53 kg

Best For

Repeatable Branch Rollouts

Sites receiving a repeatable network configuration can use text-editable configuration files and secure SCP downloads for staging. Cisco Network Plug and Play supports provisioning through Cisco PnP Connect, while SNMP v3 supports monitored rollouts. Specify the onboarding method, saved configuration, and monitoring credentials before the purchase order.

Local Workgroup Segmentation

Workgroups needing communication between separate VLANs can place interfaces on physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, or loopbacks. The switch supports 16 IP interfaces, making interface planning a separate check from endpoint count. Confirm the required interface assignments and local traffic boundaries before ordering.

Traffic Capture Staging

Staging teams investigating traffic behavior can mirror four source ports to one destination port or four source VLANs to one destination port. An external network analyzer or RMON probe can receive the copied traffic. Define the capture destination and required observation points before finalizing the lab bill of materials.

Not Suitable If

10G uplinks to distribution

The fixed combo uplinks operate at 1G. C1200-24P-4X provides four 10G SFP+ uplinks, but also increases access-port density from eight to 24.

30W on every access port

The shared 120W budget cannot supply 30W simultaneously to all eight access ports. The combined endpoint allocation must remain within that shared ceiling.

Product Comparison Table

Cisco CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU Business 250 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Desktop Switch, 2x1G Combo UplinksCBS250-8FP-E-2G-EUCisco CBS250-48T-4G-UK Business 250 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x1G UplinksCBS250-48T-4G-UKCisco CBS250-24P-4G-NA Business 250 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 4x1G UplinksCBS250-24P-4G-NACisco CBS250-24P-4G-EU Business 250 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 4x1G UplinksCBS250-24P-4G-EUCisco CBS250-24T-4X-NA Business 250 24-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x10G SFP+ UplinksCBS250-24T-4X-NA
Depth185 mm288 mm299 mm299 mm240 mm
Ethernet TechnologyGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Form FactorDesktopRack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1U
Height44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberCBS250-8FP-E-2G-EUCBS250-48T-4G-UKCBS250-24P-4G-NACBS250-24P-4G-EUCBS250-24T-4X-NA
Power Consumption147.48W48.64W239.7W239.7W27.54W
Switching Capacity20 Gbps104 Gbps56 Gbps56 Gbps128 Gbps
Weight1.53 kg3.95 kg3.53 kg3.53 kg2.78 kg
Width268 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm

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Questions & Answers

What does each part of CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU mean?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU identifies a Business 250 eight-port Gigabit full-PoE model with external power and two Gigabit combo uplinks. CBS250 names the series, 8 the access-port count, FP full PoE, E external power, and 2G the uplinks. EU selects a regional version covering the European Economic Area and other designated markets.

How is CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU managed?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU supports HTTP/HTTPS web management, CLI through its RJ-45 console or SSH/Telnet, Cisco Business Dashboard, the Cisco Business mobile app, and SNMP v1/v2c/v3. Dashboard uses an embedded probe, while the CLI supports scripting and a menu-based interface for device configuration and administration.

How much PoE power does the Business 250 eight-port full-PoE switch provide?

The Business 250 eight-port full-PoE switch provides 120W shared across eight PoE+ access ports, with a 30W maximum on any individual powered port. Eight endpoints cannot each draw 30W simultaneously. Budget the combined endpoint demand rather than assuming the full-PoE designation guarantees maximum output on every port at once.

Which uplinks does the Business 250 eight-port full-PoE switch provide?

The Business 250 eight-port full-PoE switch provides two fixed 1G copper/SFP combo uplinks, with either copper or fiber active on each pair. MGBSX1 and MGBLX1 provide compatible fiber options. The paired connectors do not create additional independent interfaces, and installing an optical transceiver does not enable 10G operation.

Can the Business 250 series route between VLANs?

The Business 250 series supports inter-VLAN communication through static IPv4 routing, with 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces. Interfaces can attach to physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, or loopbacks. This is Layer 2+ functionality rather than dynamic routing, so the network design must accommodate configured static routes.

Can CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU receive its own power over PoE?

No, CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU requires its external AC power adapter and does not receive operating power over PoE. The adapter accepts 100-240V AC at 50-60 Hz. PoE+ on this model powers connected endpoints; it does not replace the AC supply needed to operate the switch itself.

What are the dimensions of CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU measures 268 mm wide, 185 mm deep, and 44 mm high, with a weight of 1.53 kg. The chassis is a fanless desktop design rather than a full-width rack chassis. Its operating temperature range is -5°C to 50°C; allow space for the external adapter and connected cabling.

What is the lifecycle status of CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU is discontinued: Cisco sales ended October 29, 2024, and software maintenance and vulnerability support ended October 29, 2025. The last date of support is October 31, 2029. Remaining hardware support does not extend the security-update period, so purchasing plans must distinguish hardware coverage from continuing software maintenance.

What condition and warranty options does ORM Systems offer for CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU?

New sealed CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU carries up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty; certified refurbished carries up to 1 year. Both conditions include 30-day returns, with terms applying. Cisco's platform warranty is Limited Lifetime, bounded by the last date of support on October 31, 2029, rather than an unlimited support commitment.

What is the difference between CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU and CBS250-8P-E-2G-EU?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU provides 120W of PoE power, whereas CBS250-8P-E-2G-EU provides 60W. Both models are discontinued. The full-PoE model accommodates a higher aggregate endpoint load; the lower-budget model addresses existing installations with smaller powered-device requirements. Size either configuration against combined endpoint demand rather than one device's power class.

What is the difference between CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU and CBS250-16P-2G-EU?

CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU has eight PoE+ access ports, compared with 16 on CBS250-16P-2G-EU. Both models are discontinued. The eight-port model suits smaller endpoint groups, while the 16-port model matches denser existing installations. For a new purchase at that larger density, C1200-16P-2G is the current replacement for the discontinued 16-port model.

What is the difference between CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU and C1200-8FP-2G?

C1200-8FP-2G uses internal AC power, whereas CBS250-8FP-E-2G-EU uses an external adapter. C1200-8FP-2G is the current replacement for the discontinued Business 250 model. Buyers maintaining an existing external-adapter installation may require the original hardware; buyers moving to the successor should plan for an internally powered chassis rather than reusing the old adapter.