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What is the Cisco 200 Series Smart Switch?
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The Cisco 200 Series Smart Switch is a line of managed Layer 2 switches designed for small to medium businesses, offering advanced security, QoS, VLAN, and PoE features with an intuitive web-based interface.
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Which management options does the Cisco 200 Series support?
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Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches support web-based GUI, SNMP, RMON, and CLI over SSH/Telnet, enabling flexible and centralized network management.
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How do I configure VLANs on a Cisco 200 Series switch?
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To configure VLANs, log in to the web interface, navigate to VLAN Management, create or edit VLAN IDs, and assign ports to each VLAN for traffic segmentation.
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Does the Cisco 200 Series Smart Switch support PoE?
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Yes. Select models offer Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) with per-port power allocation up to 30W, simplifying deployment of IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs.
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Can I stack Cisco 200 Series switches?
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No. Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches do not support physical stacking; they rely on virtual grouping within the management interface for simplified administration.
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What security features are included in the Cisco 200 Series?
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Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches include Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and Access Control Lists to protect against network threats.
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How do I update the firmware on a Cisco 200 Series Smart Switch?
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Download the latest firmware from Cisco’s support site, then use the web GUI’s Software Upgrade page to upload and apply the .tar image file.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities are available?
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The Cisco 200 Series offers 8 hardware queues per port, classification by DSCP/CoS, and priority queuing to ensure critical traffic receives guaranteed bandwidth.
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What is the switching capacity and throughput?
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Depending on the model, switching capacity ranges up to 52 Gbps with forwarding rates up to 77.38 Mpps, supporting wire-speed performance on all ports.
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Which SFP modules are compatible with the Cisco 200 Series?
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Cisco 200 Series supports both Cisco and third-party 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP modules; for guaranteed performance, Cisco GLC-SX, GLC-LX, and GLC-ZX series are recommended.
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How do I reset a Cisco 200 Series Smart Switch to factory defaults?
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Press and hold the Mode button for 15 seconds until the System LED blinks amber, then release to restore factory default configurations.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day technical support; extended service contracts are available through Cisco SMARTnet.
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How do I troubleshoot port connectivity issues?
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Use the web GUI’s Port Summary to monitor link status, speed, and duplex settings, and enable Loopback Test or cable diagnostics for detailed analysis.
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How much power does the Cisco 200 Series consume?
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Power consumption varies by model and PoE load; non-PoE models draw under 8W, while full-PoE+ models can consume up to 370W at maximum load.
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What are the main differences between the Cisco 200 and 300 Series?
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The 300 Series offers Layer 3 routing, advanced IPv6 features, and higher port densities, whereas the 200 Series focuses on core Layer 2 functionality and simplified management.
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Which environments are best suited for Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches?
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Cisco 200 Series Smart Switches are ideal for small to medium offices, branch sites, and retail deployments requiring cost-effective VLAN segmentation, PoE support, and basic Layer 2 security.
