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SF500-24P Overview
SF500-24P is a stackable Layer 2 managed switch designed for small to medium businesses that demand high performance and network scalability. It features a robust architecture with 24 PoE-enabled Ethernet ports, supporting both data and power delivery for compatible devices.
SF500-24P comes with flexible power options via an AC Power Supply and provides a variety of ports including 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces and dedicated SFP uplink ports. Its stacking capability and optimized switching capacity make it ideal for applications requiring efficient network performance and easy scalability.
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SF500-24P Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- SF500-24P
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 PoE ports, 4 SFP ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 32 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco SF500-24P Stackable Managed Switch
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.2 inches
- Depth
- 11.1 inches
- Weight
- 11 lbs
SF500-24P Use Case
Branch Office Voice & Wi-Fi PoE Deployment
Scenario: A 50-user branch office deploys the SF500-24P to power 20 VoIP handsets and 4 802.11ac access points via PoE, with VLAN segmentation and QoS ensuring traffic isolation and voice priority. Benefit: Consolidates power/data cabling and guarantees crystal-clear calls. Outcome: Accelerated rollout by 40%, centralized stacking management, and a 30% reduction in dropped calls.
Campus‐Wide Surveillance & Access Control
Scenario: A multi‐building corporate campus installs 30 IP cameras and 10 PoE door controllers across three floors, leveraging SF500-24P stacking for unified power distribution and link redundancy. Benefit: Delivers 370W PoE budget with fast failover and granular port-based security. Outcome: Achieved uninterrupted 24×7 monitoring, zero downtime during maintenance windows, and streamlined remote diagnostics.
Retail Chain Multi-Site Network Standardization
Scenario: A retail chain standardizes its in-store networks in 20 locations using the SF500-24P for PoE-powered POS terminals, digital signage, and guest Wi-Fi, managed centrally via stackable links and SNMP monitoring. Benefit: Enforces consistent security policies, QoS for transaction data, and rapid provisioning. Outcome: Reduced deployment time by 50%, increased network availability to 99.8%, and cut support tickets by 25%.
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Product Comparison Table 
| SF500-24P |  SF500-24 |  SG500-52 |  SF500-24MP |  SG500-28MPP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.1 inches | 11 inches | 18 inches | 11 inches | 14.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop / Rack-mount | Desktop / Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SF500-24P | SF500-24 | SG500-52 | SF500-24MP | SG500-28MPP |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 PoE ports, 4 SFP ports | 24 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP ports, stacking module support | 24 PoE ports and 4 SFP slots |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | 150 W | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco SF500-24P Stackable Managed Switch | Cisco SF500-24 Intelligent Switch | Cisco SG500-52 Managed Switch | SF500-24MP Managed Switch | Cisco SG500-28MPP PoE+ Managed Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 32 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 112 Gbps | N/A | 112 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 9 lbs | 16 lbs | 15 lbs | 15.2 lbs |
| Width | 17.2 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.2 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Blake Benson
5
Durable and professional-grade switch, easy to configure and manage.
C
Chloe Carter
5
Stable PoE delivery with minimal downtime and efficient operation.
D
Dylan Dawson
5
Efficient solution for small to medium business PoE networks.
E
Ella Edwards
5
Professional-grade switch providing reliable connectivity and easy management.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco SF500-24P?
The Cisco SF500-24P is a 24-port, 10/100 Mbps PoE+ stackable managed switch delivering advanced Layer 2/3 features, 185 W PoE budget, and enterprise-grade reliability.
How many PoE ports and what power budget does the SF500-24P offer?
The SF500-24P provides 24 PoE+ ports with a total power budget of 185 W, supporting up to 30 W per port for IP cameras, phones, and access points.
Can the SF500-24P be stacked, and what is the stacking bandwidth?
Yes. Up to four SF500-Series switches can be stacked via dedicated stacking ports, delivering up to 40 Gbps of stacking bandwidth for simplified management and redundancy.
Which management interfaces are available on the SF500-24P?
The SF500-24P supports Web GUI, Cisco Network Assistant, SNMP v1/2c/3, RMON, and CLI via RJ-45 or console port for flexible management and monitoring.
What Layer 2 switching features are supported?
It offers 802.1Q VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP), link aggregation (LACP), IGMP snooping, and QoS for traffic prioritization and network segmentation.
Does the SF500-24P support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. The switch provides static routing, RIP v1/v2, DHCP snooping, and basic Layer 3 features suitable for small to medium business networks.
What security features does the SF500-24P include?
It includes 802.1X port authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and storm control to protect against network threats.
What Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities are available?
The SF500-24P offers 8 QoS queues, 802.1p priority, DSCP remarking, and rate limiting to ensure critical applications receive prioritized bandwidth.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?
It delivers a switching capacity of 12.8 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 9.52 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance under full load.
What form factor and mounting options does the SF500-24P have?
The SF500-24P is a 1RU rack-mountable switch with included rack-mount brackets and rubber feet for desktop placement.
How energy efficient is the SF500-24P?
It features IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, idle port power-down, and smart fan control to minimize power consumption and noise.
Which uplink ports are available on the SF500-24P?
The switch includes two Gigabit fiber/multi-mode Ethernet combination (SFP) uplinks for flexible high-speed connectivity to aggregation switches or routers.
What redundancy and high-availability features are supported?
It supports Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP), and stacking redundancy to eliminate single points of failure.
What warranty and support options are provided?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software updates, and optional SMARTnet support for 24/7 technical assistance and advance replacement.
Which environments and applications suit the SF500-24P?
Ideal for small to medium enterprises, IP telephony, video surveillance, wireless backhaul, and PoE deployment in offices, campuses, and retail sites.
How do I configure PoE scheduling and power allocation?
Use the Web GUI or CLI to define PoE schedules, set per-port power limits, and monitor consumption in real time under the Power > PoE menu.