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WS-CE500G-12TC
Cisco WS-CE500G-12TC Catalyst Express 500 8-Port Gigabit Swi...
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WS-CE500G-12TC combines eight dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports with four dual-purpose copper-or-SFP uplinks in a managed Layer 2, 1U rack-mount switch. Each uplink supports a selected medium, allowing connections to copper cabling or fiber links without installing a removable network uplink card. The Cisco Catalyst Express 500G-12TC serves server connectivity and connections between switches in small-business networks. Unlike WS-CE500-24LC, which supplies PoE on four Fast Ethernet ports, this configuration does not power attached endpoints. The Catalyst Express 500 family supports desktop, router, switch, server, and access-point port roles through Cisco Smartports, allowing connection settings to follow the attached equipment. This fixed configuration keeps copper access connections separate from the shared-media positions used for upstream or server links.
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24 Gbps switching capacity provides nonblocking switching across the configured connections. 18 Mpps forwarding performance supports wire-speed packet handling rather than relying on switching bandwidth alone to describe throughput. An 8000-entry MAC table accommodates learned Ethernet addresses, while 32 VLANs separate traffic groups. Four queues per port and SRR scheduling handle traffic priorities. STP/RSTP manage loop prevention and convergence, LACP supports negotiated link aggregation, and IGMP snooping directs multicast traffic toward participating ports. WS-CE500G-12TC can be configured through the embedded browser-based device manager or Cisco Network Assistant, with SNMP-compatible applications providing monitoring access. SNMPv3 access is read-only, and SSL-secured device-manager sessions require the cryptographic software image. The interface also exposes port statistics, error trends, and temperature status for troubleshooting. 45W maximum power consumption defines the chassis load to include when sizing electrical distribution. Communication between different VLANs requires an external router or Layer 3 switch; a management IP address does not provide routing capability.
ORM Systems supplies WS-CE500G-12TC as new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, and optics bay recognition, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, quantity, and connection components on the purchase order. Enterprise and volume orders can use PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
Port Configuration | 8 x 1G access / 4 x 1G combo uplinks |
Max Power Draw | 45W |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale December 17, 2009 |
When several existing sites must retain the same Catalyst Express 500 security settings, the Low, Medium, and High security levels are configured through Cisco Network Assistant rather than the embedded device manager. Record the selected level and the attached-device access requirements before specifying units for the purchase order.
For a staging environment that reproduces an installed network, management addressing must avoid the 10.0.0.0 network because the switch cannot accept an address from that network. Keep the management address distinct from the default gateway, and verify the proposed addressing plan before ordering equipment for the lab.
For branch installations that place networking equipment on a wall rather than in a rack, the chassis must face upward at the front panel and ventilation openings need 76 mm clearance. Wall-mounting screws are not included. Confirm mounting surface, bracket orientation, fasteners, and ventilation space before the purchase order.
PoE power for connected endpoints
WS-CE500G-12TC provides Ethernet data connections but no PoE output. IP phones, wireless access points, or cameras requiring cable-delivered power cannot receive that power from this model.
10G uplinks to upstream switches
Fixed Gigabit uplinks limit WS-CE500G-12TC to 1G upstream connections. The chassis has no removable network uplink card through which a 10G uplink can be added.
Inter-VLAN routing within the switch
WS-CE500G-12TC switches traffic at Layer 2 and does not route between VLANs. Inter-VLAN communication requires a separate router or Layer 3 switch configured for that traffic.
Active Cisco service coverage
Cisco service for the Catalyst Express 500 ended on December 18, 2014. WS-CE500G-12TC cannot meet a requirement for an actively supported Cisco network device.
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| WS-CE500G-12TC |  WS-CE500-24PC |  WS-CE500-24LC |  WS-CE500-24TT |  WS-CE520-8PC-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 251.5 mm | 365.8 mm | 251.5 mm | 251.5 mm | 231.1 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop |
| Height | 43.9 mm | 43.9 mm | 43.9 mm | 43.9 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-CE500G-12TC | WS-CE500-24PC | WS-CE500-24LC | WS-CE500-24TT | WS-CE520-8PC-K9 |
| Power Consumption | 45W | 460W | 110W | 30W | 204W |
| Switching Capacity | 24 Gbps | 8.8 Gbps | 8.8 Gbps | 8.8 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 5.5 kg | 3.7 kg | 3.7 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Width | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 444.5 mm | 270 mm |
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WS-CE500G-12TC identifies the Catalyst Express 500 Gigabit configuration with eight dedicated copper ports and four dual-purpose copper-or-SFP connections. CE500 denotes the Catalyst Express 500 model family; the G configuration carries 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity. The 12TC configuration contains twelve usable connections, not twelve copper ports plus four independent fiber ports.
WS-CE500G-12TC is managed through the browser-based device manager, Cisco Network Assistant, and SNMP-compatible management applications. SNMPv3 monitoring is read-only. The device manager handles configuration and troubleshooting, while Cisco Network Assistant adds centralized management features. SSL-secured device-manager sessions require the cryptographic version of the switch software image.
No, Cisco support for the Catalyst Express 500 ended on December 18, 2014, after sales ended on December 17, 2009. WS-CE500G-12TC is a discontinued product for maintaining existing equipment, not a current Cisco factory-order model. Condition selection does not change those lifecycle milestones.
ORM Systems offers WS-CE500G-12TC new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty. Returns cover every condition for 30 days; terms apply. Cisco's hardware warranty and service have ended, with the series' last support date on December 18, 2014.
WS-CE500G-12TC supports twelve simultaneous Gigabit connections: eight dedicated RJ-45 access ports plus four shared copper-or-SFP connections. Each shared connection uses its copper interface or SFP interface, not both at once. Populate the fiber positions only for the links that require optical media in the intended connection plan.
WS-CE500G-12TC draws a maximum of 45W from its internal AC power supply and accepts 100-240V AC at 50-60Hz. The model does not accept the external redundant power system used by the PoE-equipped sibling. Size the electrical connection for chassis consumption rather than for powering endpoints.
The Catalyst Express 500 supports 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX optical connections through its SFP positions, alongside supported 100BASE-BX, 100BASE-FX, and 100BASE-LX options. Fiber selection depends on matching optical wavelength, fiber type, and distance at both ends. WS-CE500G-12TC provides four shared-media positions, not four additional independent fiber links.
No, WS-CE500G-12TC cannot route traffic between VLANs; that communication requires an external router or Layer 3 switch. The platform supports VLAN-based separation and Ethernet switching, but configuring a management IP address does not make the switch a routed-access device or provide inter-VLAN forwarding.
WS-CE500G-12TC occupies one rack unit in a standard equipment rack, with a 444.5 mm wide chassis. The enclosure is 43.9 mm high and 251.5 mm deep, and weight is 3.7 kg. Rack placement must leave front connections accessible and preserve ventilation around the chassis.
WS-CE500-24LC powers four Fast Ethernet ports using PoE, while WS-CE500G-12TC provides data connections without PoE output. Both models are discontinued. WS-CE500-24LC matches an existing installation needing switch-powered endpoints; WS-CE500G-12TC matches a legacy data-only requirement where attached devices receive their operating power separately.
WS-CE500-24PC supports the PWR675-AC-RPS-N1= external redundant power system, while WS-CE500G-12TC does not. Both models are discontinued. WS-CE500-24PC fits a legacy installation using that external backup-power arrangement; WS-CE500G-12TC fits an existing installation that requires only the switch's internal AC power connection rather than that additional power-system interface.
WS-CE500G-12TC has four copper-or-SFP uplinks, whereas WS-CE500-24TT has two copper-only Gigabit uplinks. Both models are discontinued. WS-CE500G-12TC suits an existing topology needing fiber or more uplink connections; WS-CE500-24TT suits a legacy copper-only topology whose upstream connection requirement is limited to those two copper connections.
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