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CBS250-8T-E-2G
Cisco CBS250-8T-E-2G Business 250 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Swi...
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CBS250-8T-E-2G is a fanless, Layer 2+ smart-managed desktop switch with eight Gigabit copper access ports and two fixed Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplinks. Each combo connection uses either its copper socket or its fiber slot, not both simultaneously. The non-PoE configuration connects locally powered endpoints rather than supplying power to phones, cameras, or wireless access points. Cisco Business 250 switching combines Ethernet segmentation with static routing for small-business networks that do not require dynamic routing protocols. An external AC adapter powers the chassis, and the uplinks have no removable expansion card. The closest PoE sibling, CBS250-8PP-E-2G, is discontinued and adds a shared 45W endpoint-power budget; that distinction matters when matching replacement hardware to an existing installation.
CBS250-8T-E-2G price for new stock is $238.35, a 56.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $550.80. CBS250-8T-E-2G refurb price is $416.75. CBS250-8T-E-2G is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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20 Gbps switching capacity supports nonblocking traffic across the available Gigabit connections. 14.88 Mpps forwarding handles 64-byte packets at the rated forwarding capacity. Static IPv4 routing supports 32 routes, so route planning must stay within that ceiling rather than assume dynamic route learning. STP, RSTP, and MSTP provide spanning-tree controls, while LACP supports aggregated Ethernet connections. CBS250-8T-E-2G carries 512 MB of DRAM and 256 MB of flash for its operating software and stored configuration; a dynamically shared 1.5 MB packet buffer serves traffic across the ports. Browser management supports HTTP and HTTPS, and administrators can also use a scriptable CLI through SSH, Telnet, or the RJ-45 console connection. SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3 support external monitoring. 12.56W worst-case consumption provides the upper power figure for mains-load planning, without an additional endpoint PoE load. Copper Gigabit links require Category 5e cabling or better.
ORM Systems offers CBS250-8T-E-2G new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to a 1-year warranty on certified refurbished units; every condition carries 30-day returns, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition, and rated output from the supplied adapter; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, regional power configuration, required optics, and quantity on the PO. Enterprise and volume orders can use PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 8 x 1G copper / 2 x 1G combo uplinks |
Max Power Draw | 12.56W |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | North America end-of-sale October 29, 2024 |
Replacement PID | C1200-8T-E-2G |
When a branch must connect several addressed segments locally, the 16-IP-interface limit determines how many routed interfaces can be configured. DHCP relay forwards client requests across IP domains. Inventory interface addresses and relay destinations before the PO, rather than sizing solely from the number of endpoint cables.
When several small sites need a common configuration, Cisco Business Dashboard can use the embedded probe without a separate on-site probe appliance. The switch supports 255 active VLANs simultaneously. Define the VLAN template, Dashboard integration, and site-specific addressing before specifying the configuration standard on the purchase order.
When equipment needs configuration before shipment to its final location, the front-panel USB Type-A slot supports file and image management. CLI privilege levels 1, 7, and 15 distinguish administrator access. Specify the staging account permissions, image-transfer method, and configuration acceptance checks before the purchase order is released.
PoE power for connected endpoints
CBS250-8T-E-2G has no powered access ports. Connected phones, cameras, or access points need independent power; a software change cannot turn these ports into PoE outputs.
10G connections to upstream switches
CBS250-8T-E-2G has fixed 1G combo uplinks, not 10G interfaces. No removable uplink card can increase their speed, so the configuration cannot provide a native 10G connection.
Continuing Cisco security software fixes
North American CBS250-8T-E-2G software maintenance and vulnerability support ended October 29, 2025. C1200-8T-E-2G is the migration model retaining eight Gigabit access ports and two Gigabit combo uplinks.
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| CBS250-8T-E-2G |  CBS250-48P-4G |  SG250-18 |  SF250-48 |  CBS250-24P-4G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 185 mm | 350 mm | 202 mm | 257 mm | 299 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CBS250-8T-E-2G | CBS250-48P-4G | SG250-18 | SF250-48 | CBS250-24P-4G |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 12.56W | 451.95W | 13.1W | 24.2W | 239.7W |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 4 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE / 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 4 x 1GbE |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 36 Gbps | 17.6 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 5.43 kg | 2.08 kg | 3.57 kg | 3.53 kg |
| Width | 268 mm | 445 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 445 mm |
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CBS250-8T-E-2G identifies a Business 250 smart switch with eight non-PoE Gigabit copper ports, external power, and two Gigabit combo uplinks. CBS250 identifies the family, 8T identifies the access configuration, E identifies the externally powered configuration, and 2G identifies the two Gigabit uplinks. No license-tier suffix is present.
CBS250-8T-E-2G supports an HTTP/HTTPS web interface, CLI access through SSH, Telnet, or its RJ-45 console, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and the Cisco Business mobile app. The CLI supports both scripted commands and menu-based operation. Dashboard integration uses an embedded probe rather than requiring a separate probe appliance at the site.
CBS250-8T-E-2G is discontinued: its North American configuration reached end-of-sale on October 29, 2024, and its last date of support is October 31, 2029. Software maintenance and vulnerability support ended October 29, 2025. C1200-8T-E-2G is the migration model; hardware support eligibility does not extend the software-maintenance milestones.
ORM Systems offers CBS250-8T-E-2G new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's separate Limited Lifetime warranty is bounded by its October 31, 2029 last date of support.
No, Business 250 switches require no separate software license or subscription to use their included functions. There are no selectable network-license tiers or minimum subscription terms for this hardware purchase. New and refurbished hardware orders therefore do not require a recurring software subscription simply to enable the switch's included capabilities.
Business 250 Gigabit combo uplinks support Gigabit transceivers including MGBSX1 for multimode fiber and MGBLX1 for single-mode fiber. MGBSX1 supports links to 500 m, while MGBLX1 supports links to 10 km. Select the transceiver for the fiber type and distance; each combo connection activates either copper or SFP media.
Yes, CBS250-8T-E-2G supports static IPv4 routing with 32 routes and 16 IP interfaces, placing this configuration in the Layer 2+ category. Routed interfaces can use physical ports, link aggregation groups, VLAN interfaces, or loopback interfaces. Size both the route count and interface count before choosing the switch for routed segments.
Yes, the Business 250 eight-port combo-uplink switch supports rack mounting with the included mounting kit, but its 268 mm-wide chassis is a desktop form factor rather than a full-width rack chassis. CBS250-8T-E-2G measures 44 mm high and 185 mm deep and weighs 1.39 kg; allow space for its external adapter.
CBS250-8T-E-2G comes with an external AC adapter, whose mains input accepts 100-240V AC at 50-60 Hz. The switch does not use an internal replaceable power-supply module. Confirm the regional power configuration on the order; the North American ordering variant is CBS250-8T-E-2G-NA, and its worst-case system consumption is 12.56W.
CBS250-8PP-E-2G adds eight PoE+ access ports with a shared 45W budget, whereas CBS250-8T-E-2G supplies no endpoint power. Both models are discontinued. Existing installations with independently powered endpoints use the non-PoE configuration; the PoE configuration serves endpoint loads that fit within its shared power budget rather than unrestricted per-port demand.
CBS250-8T-D can receive power through its PoE powered-device port or an AC adapter, whereas CBS250-8T-E-2G uses external AC-adapter power only. Both models are discontinued. The powered-device configuration suits locations supplied by an upstream PoE switch; the externally powered configuration requires a local mains connection for its adapter.
C1200-8T-E-2G is the Catalyst 1200 migration model for discontinued CBS250-8T-E-2G, whose North American configuration ended sales on October 29, 2024. Both configurations have eight Gigabit access ports, external power, and two Gigabit combo uplinks. Existing CBS250 installations may require exact-model spares; new hardware specifications can name the migration model.
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