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ESW-520-8P-K9
Cisco ESW-520-8P-K9 ESW 500 8-Port Fast Ethernet PoE Desktop...
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ESW-520-8P-K9 is a fanless, managed Layer 2 desktop switch with eight 10/100 PoE access ports and a fixed Gigabit combo uplink. The copper uplink connection and SFP cage share one connection, so only one medium operates at a time. The Cisco ESW 500 family belongs to Small Business Pro and supports small-business voice, video, wireless, and data connections. Phones, cameras, and access points can receive power through the access cabling, subject to their individual requirements and the shared allocation. The discontinued ESW-540-8P-K9 sibling provides a larger PoE budget. Native Gigabit endpoint connectivity is not part of this model: Gigabit speed belongs to the uplink, not the powered access ports.
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3.6 Gbps switching capacity supports aggregate traffic switching, while 2.7 Mpps forwarding is rated with 64-byte packets. A 60W shared PoE budget requires allocation across connected devices; each powered access port supports a maximum of 15.4W. STP/RSTP/MSTP provide spanning-tree options, and LACP supports link aggregation. ESW-520-8P-K9 supports SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3 with traps for network monitoring. Port mirroring directs selected traffic to an analyzer or RMON probe, while protocol-based VLANs, a management VLAN, and Private VLAN Edge provide traffic-separation options. An external 80W adapter delivers 48V DC from a universal AC input. The 0°C to 40°C operating range sets the ambient-temperature requirement for installation; fanless cooling removes dependence on a cooling fan.
ESW-520-8P-K9 is available new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with PoE output verified under load on every powered port. Firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify condition, adapter, power cord, and quantity on the PO: ORM warranties provide up to a 3-year extended term for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Enterprise and volume orders can use accepted POs, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 8 x 10/100 PoE / 1 x 1G combo uplink |
PoE Budget | 60W shared |
Cooling | Fanless |
When several existing Small Business Pro sites need a consistent administration workflow, Cisco Configuration Assistant provides a graphical management application alongside the embedded device utility. Compatible equipment can be administered through that shared application. Specify the intended management workflow and required port-role settings with the rollout order.
When replacement equipment must be staged before a maintenance window, dual firmware images support an upgrade workflow with a second image available. Firmware transfers can use the browser or TFTP. Capture the required image and configuration in the staging instructions, and specify the expected software state before releasing the PO.
Gigabit Ethernet on endpoint ports
Access connections stop at 100 Mbps. The Gigabit connection is an uplink, so endpoints requiring native 1G access exceed this model's downlink capability.
More than 15.4W per endpoint
Each powered access port supplies a maximum of 15.4W. Increasing its allocation cannot raise that per-port ceiling for an endpoint requiring more power.
Simultaneous copper and fiber uplinks
The copper Gigabit connection and SFP cage share one combo uplink. Only one medium operates at a time; these interfaces cannot provide independent simultaneous uplinks.
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| ESW-520-8P-K9 |  ESW-540-24P-K9 |  ESW-520-24-K9 |  ESW-540-8P-K9 |  ESW-540-24-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 170 mm | 375 mm | 375 mm | 170 mm | 375 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ESW-520-8P-K9 | ESW-540-24P-K9 | ESW-520-24-K9 | ESW-540-8P-K9 | ESW-540-24-K9 |
| SFP Ports | 1 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 4 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 1 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 4 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 12.8 Gbps | 18 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 2.6 kg | 2 kg. | 1.02 kg | 2.16 kg. |
| Width | 220 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 220 mm | 440 mm |
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ESW-520-8P-K9 identifies the ESW 500 managed Fast Ethernet PoE switch with eight powered access ports and one Gigabit combo uplink. The 8P configuration carries eight 10/100 PoE connections. Keep the complete part number on the PO to distinguish this orderable configuration from other family members.
The Cisco ESW 500 is managed through its embedded web-based Configuration Utility, Cisco Configuration Assistant, and SNMP. The browser interface handles device configuration, while Configuration Assistant supports administration alongside compatible Small Business Pro equipment. SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3 provide monitoring and trap support.
No, ESW-520-8P-K9 belongs to the end-of-life ESW 500 family, and Cisco support has ended. Existing hardware can be considered for maintenance of an established installation, but the purchase must not depend on continuing manufacturer support or access to new firmware releases.
New sealed and certified refurbished ESW-520-8P-K9 units are offered by ORM Systems. ORM coverage is up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units, with 30-day returns on either condition; terms apply. Cisco's original enhanced 5-year warranty has ended with manufacturer support.
ESW-520-8P-K9 provides a 60W shared PoE budget, while ESW-540-8P-K9 provides 123W. Both models have eight powered access connections and are discontinued. For existing-equipment maintenance, the former suits a lower combined endpoint allocation, while the latter accommodates a larger aggregate powered-device load.
ESW-520-8P-K9 uses an external power adapter, while ESW-520-24P-K9 uses an internal universal AC power supply. Both models are discontinued. The compact model suits buyers retaining an external-adapter arrangement; the larger model suits installations requiring the power supply inside the switch chassis.
ESW-520-8P-K9 supplies eight Fast Ethernet PoE access ports, while ESW-520-48P-K9 supplies 48. Both models are discontinued, so this comparison concerns maintenance of existing equipment. The smaller unit suits a limited endpoint count; the larger chassis suits a substantially denser access requirement.
No, ESW-520-8P-K9 has one Gigabit combo uplink, with copper and SFP sharing the same connection. Only one medium can be active at a time. Specify the required connection medium rather than treating the two physical interfaces as independent uplinks when preparing the purchase order.
ESW-520-8P-K9 provides a 60W total PoE budget shared across eight powered ports, with a 15.4W maximum per port. All eight ports cannot simultaneously draw that maximum. List endpoint requirements before ordering and size the combined allocation rather than assuming each powered connector has an independent full-power allowance.
The Cisco ESW 500 replaced the Cisco Catalyst Express 520 family. Both families integrate with the Cisco Smart Business Communications System, but ESW 500 adds an embedded graphical device manager alongside Cisco Configuration Assistant. Buyers maintaining an older installation should confirm the existing configuration and management workflow before specifying replacement equipment.
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