Description
Maximizing Network Efficiency
There are several ways to maximize the network efficiency of the Cisco Small Business Pro ESW 540 24-Port PoE Switch (ESW-540-24P-K9):
- Utilize Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Enable flow control on the ports to prevent packet loss during periods of high network congestion.
- Use the switch’s built-in power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality to power network devices, such as IP phones and wireless access points, reducing the need for additional power supplies.
- Regularly monitor the switch’s performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Use VLANs to segment the network and improve security.
- Regularly update the switch’s firmware to ensure that it is running the latest security patches and software fixes.
- Use monitoring and management tools to monitor the switch’s performance, identifying bottlenecks, and troubleshoot network issues.
ESW 500 Series Switch with PoE Technology
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows power to be delivered over Ethernet cables to devices such as IP cameras, phones, and wireless access points. The Cisco Small Business Pro ESW 540 24-Ports 10/100/1000 PoE Switch (ESW-540-24P-K9) is a 24-port switch that supports PoE, allowing you to power devices without the need for additional power outlets. This switch has 24 10/100/1000 ports, with 24 of them supporting PoE and a total PoE power budget of 370 watts. This allows you to connect and power a variety of PoE-enabled devices, making it a versatile and convenient solution for small businesses.
Network Management and Security
The Cisco Small Business Pro ESW 540 24-Ports 10/100/1000 PoE Switch (ESW-540-24P-K9) offers a variety of network management and security features to ensure the smooth operation and protection of your network. Some of these features include:
- Web-based management: The switch can be configured and managed through a web interface, which allows for easy setup and ongoing maintenance.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports QoS, which allows you to prioritize different types of traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- VLANs: The switch supports virtual LANs (VLANs), which allows you to segment your network into different segments for better security and organization.
- Port security: The switch supports port security, which allows you to limit the number of MAC addresses that can be associated with a particular port. This helps to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to your network.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): The switch supports LACP, which allows you to bundle multiple physical links together to create a single logical link. This improves network reliability and provides more bandwidth.
- Access control lists (ACLs): The switch supports ACLs, which allow you to create rules that control which devices can access certain parts of your network.
- SNMP: The switch supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows you to monitor and manage the switch remotely.
- Secure Shell (SSH): The switch supports SSH, which allows you to securely access the switch’s command-line interface over the network.
- HTTPS: The switch supports HTTPS, which allows you to securely access the switch’s web-based management interface over the network.
- RADIUS: The switch supports RADIUS, which allows you to authenticate users who want to access the switch’s web-based management interface.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ESW-540-24P-K9
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Series: ESW 500
- Product Model: ESW-540-24P
- Product Name: Small Business Pro ESW-540-24P Ethernet Switch
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports: 24
- Management Port: Yes
- Number of PoE (RJ-45) Ports: 24
- Port/Expansion Slot Details: 24 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology: 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP
- Shared SFP Slot: Yes
- Number of SFP Slots: 4
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported: 2
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port: Yes
- Input Voltage: 110 V AC
- Input Voltage: 220 V AC
- Power Source: Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply: Yes
