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SF250-48
Cisco SF250-48 250 Series 48-Port Fast Ethernet Switch, 4x1G...
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SF250-48 is a fanless smart-managed switch for small-business networks, with 48 Fast Ethernet access ports and four fixed Gigabit uplinks. Two uplinks provide copper/SFP combo connections; the other two are dedicated SFP slots. The Cisco 250 Series supports static routing rather than dynamic routing protocols, placing this configuration in Layer 2+ deployments. Access ports do not supply PoE, so connected equipment needs its own power source. Specify this configuration for an existing Fast Ethernet requirement rather than assuming that Gigabit uplinks change endpoint connection speeds.
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17.6 Gbps switching capacity and 13.1 Mpps forwarding support the installed port configuration. SF250-48 provides 512 MB of memory and 256 MB of flash for its embedded software. Browser management, remote CLI access, and network-management integrations provide several administration paths. The fixed uplink arrangement requires a choice of copper or fiber on each shared combo connection, not a removable uplink card. Treat routing requirements, uplink media, and endpoint power as separate acceptance checks before specifying the hardware. The electrical, environmental, and chassis figures below should also be checked against the installation location.
Order SF250-48 from ORM Systems in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, specifying quantities, regional requirements, mounting hardware, and optics on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics recognition, and PSU status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. New units carry up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns with terms applying; Cisco coverage remains separate and service ends July 31, 2027. PO acceptance, government Net-30, and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume orders across UK, EU, US, and MEA regions.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 48 x 100M / 2 x 1G combo / 2 x 1G SFP |
Max Power Draw | 24.2W |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale July 30, 2022 |
Replacement PID | C1200-48T-4G; intermediate CBS250-48T-4G-NA discontinued |
In a mid-sized corporate office deploying 40+ IP phones, Wi-Fi access points and shared printers, IT teams segment voice and data into separate VLANs on the Cisco SF250-48 48-Port 10/100 Smart Switch. By leveraging built-in QoS policies and IGMP snooping, voice packets receive end-to-end priority, eliminating jitter and dropped calls. Benefit: crystal-clear VoIP performance, simplified multi-site management and up to 30% reduction in support tickets.
A regional retail chain connects point-of-sale terminals, digital signage, security scanners and guest Wi-Fi to the Cisco SF250-48 48-Port 10/100 Smart Switch, dynamically isolating payment systems on a dedicated, ACL-enforced VLAN. SNMP monitoring and bandwidth management ensure uninterrupted checkout lanes and secure cardholder data. Benefit: strict PCI-DSS adherence, reduced fraud risk and 25% faster incident resolution with real-time network visibility.
An educational campus uses the Cisco SF250-48 48-Port 10/100 Smart Switch at each building’s edge to create student, staff and guest networks on separate VLANs. Static routing, port-based ACLs and Storm Control policies guarantee equitable bandwidth for e-learning sessions, administrative systems and guest access. Benefit: improved application performance, centralized web-UI management and 40% fewer network slowdowns during peak hours.
When replacing a branch switch that also connects local subnets, compare the existing configuration with the limit of 16 IP interfaces. Inventory interface assignments before preparing the order, and identify any functions that must remain on the upstream router. Include configuration staging in the acceptance plan.
When standardizing replacement configurations across small offices, check the requirement against 255 simultaneously active VLANs. Prepare a common configuration checklist, then record each location's exceptions separately. Confirm the management-access policy and VLAN inventory before committing the site quantities to the purchase order.
Gigabit connections on every access port
SF250-48 access connections stop at 100 Mbps. C1200-48T-4G is the current migration-chain endpoint with 48 Gigabit access ports and four Gigabit SFP uplinks.
Switch-powered phones or access points
SF250-48 does not provide endpoint power. C1200-48P-4G offers 48 Gigabit PoE access ports; size endpoint demand against that model's power budget before ordering.
More than 32 static IPv4 routes
SF250-48 supports 32 static IPv4 routes. A larger routing requirement needs a separate routing device or another switch with sufficient route capacity.
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| SF250-48 |  CBS250-48P-4G |  SF250-24P |  SG250-18 |  SG250-50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 257 mm | 350 mm | 257 mm | 202 mm | 257 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | 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 | SF250-48 | CBS250-48P-4G | SF250-24P | SG250-18 | SG250-50 |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 24.2W | 451.95W | 238W | 13.1W | 35.4W |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE / 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 4 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE / 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) |
| Switching Capacity | 17.6 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 12.8 Gbps | 36 Gbps | 100 Gbps |
| Weight | 3.57 kg | 5.43 kg | 4.1 kg | 2.08 kg | 2.94 kg |
| Width | 440 mm | 445 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
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Reviewed on the 13 October 2018
48-port smart switch provides stable connectivity and reliable throughput for mid-sized office networks.
Reviewed on the 19 April 2023
Professional-grade switch with minimal setup and consistent performance.
Reviewed on the 5 February 2020
Durable, easy-to-manage switch for office environments.
Reviewed on the 4 July 2025
Efficient and reliable switch with low downtime.
Reviewed on the 11 February 2018
Stable performance for everyday networking requirements.
SF250-48 identifies the Fast Ethernet model in the Cisco 250 Series; 48 denotes its access-port count. SF250-48-K9-NA is the North American ordering variant.
SF250-48 supports HTTP/HTTPS web management, CLI over SSH or Telnet, SNMP, Smart Network Application, and FindIT integration. Choose the permitted administration paths before staging.
Yes. SF250-48 reached end of sale July 30, 2022, with last support July 31, 2027. Retained stock does not restart those milestones.
ORM Systems offers SF250-48 new sealed with up to 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both include 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's separate limited lifetime hardware warranty is subject to eligibility and cannot extend service beyond July 31, 2027.
Cisco 250 Series Gigabit fiber connections support MGBSX1 for multimode fiber and MGBLX1 for single-mode fiber. Match both ends of the link before ordering optics.
Yes. SF250-48 supports static IPv4 routing, not a dynamic-routing deployment. Review the required route inventory before assigning routing duties to the switch.
Cisco 250 Series original package contents include a mounting kit and power cord. Specify required mounting accessories explicitly when ordering either condition.
SF250-48HP supplies PoE+ where SF250-48 does not. Both are discontinued; the powered sibling addresses legacy endpoint-power requirements, while SF250-48 suits independently powered equipment.
SF250-24 has 24 Fast Ethernet access ports rather than SF250-48's 48. Both are discontinued; select legacy sparing quantities according to the installed connection requirement.
C1200-48T-4G provides Gigabit access instead of SF250-48's Fast Ethernet. C1200-48T-4G suits forward migration; SF250-48 addresses an existing legacy hardware requirement.
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