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Cisco CBS250-8T-D Business 250 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

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PoE-Powered Fanless Switching for Small Office Networks

CBS250-8T-D is a fanless desktop smart switch with eight 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and Layer 2+ capability. An upstream 802.3af source can power the switch through port 1, while the included external AC adapter provides the other input method and takes priority when both are available. The copper-only configuration has no dedicated uplink ports, SFP cages, or removable network module bay, so an upstream connection uses an available Ethernet port. The Cisco Business 250 serves small-office computers, printers, and independently powered network devices rather than supplying endpoint power. Its discontinued sibling CBS250-8PP-D adds PoE+ output with a shared 45W budget. Distinguish receiving power from delivering power when matching this model to the equipment already installed.

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Technical Details

16 Gbps switching capacity supports wire-speed, nonblocking forwarding. 11.9 Mpps forwarding is rated with 64-byte packets, so traffic sizing should distinguish packet rate from bandwidth. 32 IPv4 static routes carry inter-subnet traffic when the required paths are configured explicitly. 7.6W worst-case system consumption sets the power allocation for this 8-port Gigabit desktop switch. CBS250-8T-D carries 512 MB DRAM and 256 MB flash for its control software and stored images. Dynamically shared 1.5 MB packet buffers serve traffic across all ports; 255 active VLANs allow workgroup segmentation within the same hardware. STP/RSTP/MSTP and LACP provide loop-control and link-aggregation functions. Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches support a browser interface, remote CLI over SSH or Telnet, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and the Cisco Business mobile app. No RJ-45 console port is fitted, so local serial-console access is not an installation option.

Ordering

Specify CBS250-8T-D as new sealed or certified refurbished, with the required regional power accessories on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested: power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, PoE-input startup, rated supplied-adapter output, verified firmware, and configuration wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty; certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs and Net-30 for government, with RMA advance replacement and regional stock/RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

No subscription for switch operation

CBS250-8T-D requires no switch license or subscription for its built-in functions. Separate the hardware purchase from any optional network-management software included elsewhere on the purchase order.

Security maintenance has ended

North American CBS250-8T-D orders requiring continuing security maintenance should specify current successor C1200-8T-D instead. Software maintenance and vulnerability/security support ended October 29, 2025.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Port Configuration

8 x 1G RJ-45, no dedicated uplinks

Powered by PoE

802.3af input on port 1

Max Power Draw

7.6W

Cooling

Fanless

Lifecycle Status

North American end of sale October 29, 2024

Replacement PID

C1200-8T-D

CBS250-8T-D Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
CBS250-8T-D
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 / 802.3af PoE on port 1
RJ-45 Ports
8 x 1GbE
Uplink Type
None
Uplink Speed Class
None
PoE Support
Non-PoE
Switching Capacity
16 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
11.9 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 (adapter)
Power Consumption
7.6W
Cooling
Fanless
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
MTBF
3277956 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
30 mm
Width
160 mm
Depth
128 mm
Weight
0.54 kg.

Best For

Routed Workgroup Expansion

Where small-office workgroups need communication between subnets, CBS250-8T-D supports 16 IP interfaces on physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, or loopback interfaces. Prepare the addressing and interface plan before purchase. Count the required interfaces, including management needs, and confirm the design fits that limit before the PO.

Multi-Site Configuration Control

When several small offices need matching settings, CBS250-8T-D supports text-editable configuration files that can be downloaded to another switch. Establish a controlled configuration baseline rather than relying on settings already present in replacement hardware. Identify the settings shared between sites, then specify site-specific addressing and the approved configuration before the PO.

Bench Traffic Analysis

When a staging bench needs packet inspection before equipment is issued, CBS250-8T-D can mirror traffic from four source ports to one destination port. Reserve a destination connection for the analyzer and decide which links require observation. Specify the capture arrangement and required patch cabling before the PO.

Not Suitable If

Endpoint power over Ethernet

CBS250-8T-D receives PoE but does not supply endpoint power. Current C1200-8P-E-2G provides eight PoE access ports plus two Gigabit combo uplinks for powered-endpoint requirements.

Fiber uplinks separate from access ports

CBS250-8T-D has no fiber cages or dedicated uplinks. Current C1200-8T-E-2G adds two Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplinks alongside eight Gigabit access ports.

Continuing vulnerability and security fixes

North American CBS250-8T-D vulnerability/security support ended October 29, 2025. C1200-8T-D is the current successor for buyers establishing an eight-port Gigabit desktop standard beyond this discontinued generation.

Product Comparison Table

Cisco CBS250-8T-D Business 250 8-Port Gigabit Desktop SwitchCBS250-8T-DCisco Business 250 Switch, 8 10/100/1000 ports, 2 Gigabit copper/SFP combo portsCBS250-8T-E-2GCisco Business 250 Switch, 24 10/100/1000 ports, 4 Gigabit SFPCBS250-24T-4GCisco Business 250 Switch, 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 370W power budget, 4 Gigabit SFPCBS250-48P-4GCisco CBS250-48T-4X-NA Business 250 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x10G UplinksCBS250-48T-4X-NA
Depth128 mm185 mm240 mm350 mm288 mm
Ethernet TechnologyGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Form FactorDesktopDesktopRack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1U
Height30 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberCBS250-8T-DCBS250-8T-E-2GCBS250-24T-4GCBS250-48P-4GCBS250-48T-4X-NA
Memory512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB
Power Consumption7.6W12.56W25.91W451.95W51.01W
Switching Capacity16 Gbps20 Gbps56 Gbps104 Gbps176 Gbps
Weight0.54 kg.1.39 kg2.63 kg5.43 kg3.95 kg
Width160 mm268 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm

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Questions & Answers

What does the CBS250-8T-D part number mean?

CBS250 identifies the Cisco Business 250 family, 8 specifies eight ports, T identifies non-PoE Gigabit Ethernet connections, and D means desktop in CBS250-8T-D. The model has no separate uplink or license suffix. North American orders use the regional CBS250-8T-D-NA variant.

Can CBS250-8T-D be powered over PoE?

Yes, CBS250-8T-D accepts 802.3af PoE on port 1 and can use that input as its sole power source. The supplied AC adapter takes priority when both inputs are available. Receiving PoE does not make the remaining Ethernet ports power sources for phones, cameras, or access points.

What management methods are available on Cisco Business 250 switches?

Cisco Business 250 switches support HTTP/HTTPS web management, CLI over SSH or Telnet, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and the Cisco Business mobile app. An embedded Dashboard probe removes the need for a separate probe appliance. CBS250-8T-D has no RJ-45 console connector, so its CLI access uses the network.

Which licenses or subscriptions do Business 250 smart switches require?

Business 250 smart switches require no switch license or subscription, and their built-in functions are included with the hardware purchase. CBS250-8T-D has no perpetual-tier selection or minimum subscription term for switch operation. Identify any separately purchased network-management software independently when preparing the hardware order.

Does CBS250-8T-D support routing between VLANs?

Yes, CBS250-8T-D supports IPv4 static routing with 32 static routes and 16 IP interfaces. Interfaces can be assigned to physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, or loopbacks. Include both the route plan and the interface plan in the purchase review before specifying the switch.

Can Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches stack?

No, Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches do not support hardware stacking, including CBS250-8T-D. Dashboard management does not turn separate devices into a single forwarding stack. Plan inter-switch connections as ordinary network links and maintain a configuration plan for each switch rather than expecting a common stack control plane.

Is CBS250-8T-D discontinued?

Yes, CBS250-8T-D is discontinued; the North American CBS250-8T-D-NA variant reached end of sale on October 29, 2024. Software maintenance and vulnerability/security support ended October 29, 2025. The last date for applicable Cisco support is October 31, 2029. Existing stock is distinct from a current Cisco production order.

Which older switches does CBS250-8T-D replace?

CBS250-8T-D replaces the discontinued SG250-08 Gigabit Smart Switch in matched regional versions: SG250-08-K9-AU, SG250-08-K9-BR, SG250-08-K9-CN, SG250-08-K9-EU, SG250-08-K9-IN, SG250-08-K9-JP, SG250-08-K9-KR, SG250-08-K9-NA, and SG250-08-K9-UK. Those models reached end of sale July 30, 2022. Match the destination region and existing configuration requirements when replacing installed units.

What conditions and warranties does ORM offer for CBS250-8T-D?

New sealed and certified refurbished CBS250-8T-D units carry separate ORM warranties: up to 3-year extended coverage for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's platform warranty is Limited Lifetime, bounded by October 31, 2029, the last support date.

What is the difference between CBS250-8T-D and CBS250-8PP-D?

CBS250-8PP-D supplies PoE+ with a shared 45W budget, while CBS250-8T-D does not deliver endpoint power. The PoE sibling is also discontinued and has no current migration product. Its powered ports suit replacement-in-kind maintenance of PoE installations; the non-PoE model suits endpoints with independent power supplies.

What is the difference between CBS250-8T-D and CBS250-8T-E-2G?

CBS250-8T-E-2G adds two Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplinks, whereas CBS250-8T-D has no separate uplink ports. The combo model is discontinued; C1200-8T-E-2G is its current successor. Existing copper-only desktop connections suit CBS250-8T-D, while separate fiber uplink requirements point to the current combo-port replacement.

What is the difference between CBS250-8T-D and C1200-8T-D?

C1200-8T-D is a current orderable model, while CBS250-8T-D ended Cisco sales on October 29, 2024, for its North American variant. Both are eight-port Gigabit desktop switches. Replacement-in-kind purchases can retain the older model; a new-generation standard should specify C1200-8T-D rather than extending a discontinued hardware baseline.