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What is the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Switch series?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1000 series is an entry-level fixed-configuration switch family delivering secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage Layer 2 switching for small businesses and branch offices.
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How many ports do Catalyst 1000 switches offer?
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Catalyst 1000 switches are available in 8, 16, 24, and 48-port variants with RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports, plus optional uplink SFP slots.
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Does the Catalyst 1000 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Specific Catalyst 1000 models provide PoE and PoE+ on all data ports with up to 740 W total PoE budget for IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points.
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What is the switching capacity of Cisco Catalyst 1000 switches?
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Catalyst 1000 switches deliver up to 176 Gbps forwarding capacity and 130.95 Mpps packet throughput to support high-performance small-office networks.
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How do I manage a Catalyst 1000 switch?
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Manage Catalyst 1000 switches via Cisco Network Assistant, web-based GUI, CLI (SSH/Telnet), or SNMP, offering zero-touch provisioning and streamlined policy deployment.
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What security features are built into the Catalyst 1000?
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It includes IEEE 802.1X port-based access control, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs, and basic threat defense to safeguard your network.
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Can the Catalyst 1000 perform Layer 3 routing?
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Catalyst 1000 is primarily a Layer 2 switch but supports static routing and DHCP relay for simple inter-VLAN and network segmentation tasks.
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Does Cisco Catalyst 1000 support stacking?
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No. Catalyst 1000 switches do not stack; they rely on single-unit deployment or uplink aggregation for redundancy and scalability in small network environments.
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What uplink options are available on the Catalyst 1000?
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Models include 1 or 2 shared or dedicated SFP uplink ports supporting 1G fiber or copper to integrate seamlessly with core infrastructure.
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What is the PoE budget on PoE models?
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PoE models deliver up to 370 W (8-port) or 740 W (24/48-port) total power budget, automatically allocating power per IEEE 802.3af/at standards.
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What warranty and support options exist for Catalyst 1000?
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Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional SmartNet® for 24×7 global technical support and software updates.
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How energy efficient is the Cisco Catalyst 1000?
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Featuring Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), fan-on-demand cooling, and compact design, Catalyst 1000 reduces power consumption in small-office deployments.
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What VLAN and QoS capabilities are available?
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Catalyst 1000 supports up to 255 VLANs, port-based and protocol VLANs, hierarchical QoS, traffic policing, shaping, and DiffServ for reliable voice and video.
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Which use cases benefit from Catalyst 1000 switches?
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Ideal for small offices, retail sites, and branch networks requiring secure WLAN aggregation, PoE for IP devices, and simplified day-to-day management.
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How does Cisco Catalyst 1000 differ from Catalyst 2000 series?
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Catalyst 1000 targets small networks with fixed configuration and simpler feature sets, whereas Catalyst 2000 adds stacking, advanced Layer 3, and higher scalability.
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Are software upgrades available for Catalyst 1000?
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Yes. Firmware and feature updates are provided via Cisco IOS® Software releases, with upgrade options through Cisco's download portal or SmartNet service.
