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What are the key features of Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches?
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The Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches offer gigabit connectivity, Layer 3 Lite routing, PoE+ support, advanced QoS, comprehensive security features, and intuitive web-based management designed for small to midsize networks.
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What port configurations are available in the Cisco 350 Series?
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Cisco 350 Series switches come in 8-, 16-, 24-, and 48-port models, with optional PoE+ on select ports delivering up to 30 W per port.
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How does PoE+ work on Cisco 350 Series switches?
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PoE+ on Cisco 350 Series switches provides up to 30 W per port, automatically detecting and powering compatible devices such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
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Does the Cisco 350 Series support Layer 3 routing?
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Yes. The Cisco 350 Series supports Layer 3 Lite routing, including static routes, DHCP snooping and helper, as well as IPv6 gateway services for better network segmentation.
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What security features are included in Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches?
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Cisco 350 Series switches include 802.1X port authentication, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+ support, and DHCP snooping to protect against unauthorized access.
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How do I configure VLANs on a Cisco 350 Series switch?
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You can configure up to 32 VLANs via the web-based GUI or CLI by navigating to VLAN Management, assigning VLAN IDs, and tagging or untagging ports to segment network traffic efficiently.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities are available?
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Cisco 350 Series switches offer eight hardware queues per port, 802.1p priority tagging, DiffServ (DSCP) remarking, and rate limiting to ensure voice, video, and data receive appropriate bandwidth.
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Can Cisco 350 Series switches be stacked?
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No. The Cisco 350 Series does not support physical stacking; instead it offers single-device management with options for Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to bond multiple ports.
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How do I manage and monitor Cisco 350 Series switches?
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Management options include a web-based GUI, CLI over SSH or console, SNMP v2/v3, RMON, and Cisco FindIT Network Management for centralized monitoring and diagnostics.
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What is the power budget for PoE+ models in the Cisco 350 Series?
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Power budgets vary by model: the 24-port PoE+ model delivers up to 370 W total budget, while the 48-port PoE+ model offers up to 740 W to support multiple high-draw devices.
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Are Cisco 350 Series switches Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant?
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Yes. Cisco 350 Series switches support IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce power consumption during low data activity periods.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Cisco 350 Series switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day software support, with optional Cisco SMARTnet service for 24/7 global technical assistance and hardware replacement.
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How do I update firmware on a Cisco 350 Series switch?
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Firmware updates can be applied via the web GUI or CLI by uploading the new .bin image file, then running the software install or copy commands followed by a reload.
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What are typical use cases for Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches?
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Ideal use cases include small business networks, branch offices, mid-sized enterprise edge deployments, PoE-powered IP telephony, wireless access backbones, and video surveillance networks.
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How reliable are Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches?
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Built on Cisco’s proven architecture, the 350 Series delivers enterprise-grade reliability with redundant power supply options (select models), robust environmental tolerances, and advanced fault-notification mechanisms.
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Can I integrate Cisco 350 Series switches with Cisco DNA Center?
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Yes. Cisco 350 Series switches are DNAC compatible for automated provisioning, policy enforcement, inventory management, and real-time telemetry when connected to Cisco DNA Center.
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What is the maximum bandwidth per port on Cisco 350 Series switches?
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Each Cisco 350 Series port supports up to 1 Gbps full-duplex, with uplink ports offering 10 Gbps SFP+ options on select models for high-throughput aggregation.