Description
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
The SRW208MP-K9 Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports PoE Managed Switch comes equipped with several monitoring and troubleshooting tools to help network administrators maintain and troubleshoot their networks. These tools provide administrators with real-time visibility into network performance and can help them identify and troubleshoot issues quickly. Some of the key monitoring and troubleshooting tools of the SRW208MP-K9 switch include:
- Port mirroring: This tool enables administrators to monitor network traffic by mirroring the traffic from one or more ports to a designated port. This can help identify potential security threats, troubleshoot network issues, and monitor network performance.
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): The SRW208MP-K9 switch supports SNMP, which enables administrators to monitor network performance and manage network devices remotely.
- Syslog: This tool enables administrators to record and store network events, which can help troubleshoot network issues and identify potential security threats.
- Traceroute: This tool enables administrators to trace the path that network traffic takes from one point to another, helping to identify network connectivity issues.
- Ping: This tool enables administrators to test network connectivity by sending packets to a designated device or IP address and receiving a response.
- Cable diagnostics: The SRW208MP-K9 switch supports cable diagnostics, which enables administrators to test and troubleshoot cable faults, helping to ensure network reliability and performance.
- Port statistics: This tool provides administrators with real-time statistics on port utilization, helping to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize network performance.
Power Supply and Redundancy Options
The SRW208MP-K9 Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports PoE Managed Switch provides several power supply and redundancy options to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the network devices. These options include:
- AC power input: The switch can be powered by connecting it to an AC power source. The switch has a built-in power supply unit that converts the AC input voltage to DC voltage required for powering the switch.
- PoE power input: The switch also supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology, which enables it to receive power from a PoE-enabled device such as a PoE switch or a PoE injector. This eliminates the need for a separate power supply for the switch.
- Redundant power supply: The SRW208MP-K9 Managed Switch supports an optional RPS (Redundant Power Supply) unit that can be connected to the switch to provide redundant power supply in case of a power supply failure. The RPS unit automatically takes over the power supply if the primary power supply fails, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the switch.
- Power budget: The switch has a maximum power budget of 124W, which is shared among the PoE-enabled ports. This means that the switch can provide up to 15.4W of power to each PoE-enabled port simultaneously, but the total power consumption of all connected devices cannot exceed the maximum power budget.
Understanding Managed Switches
A managed switch, such as the SRW208MP-K9 Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports PoE Managed Switch, is a network switch that provides advanced features and management capabilities beyond those offered by an unmanaged switch. These switches provide greater control over network traffic, allowing network administrators to configure, manage, and monitor their networks more effectively.
Managed switches like the SRW208MP-K9 are typically used in enterprise networks, where there are large numbers of devices, high traffic volumes, and a need for greater control and security. These switches provide a range of features and functionality that make it easier to manage and optimize network performance, such as VLAN support, QoS, and link aggregation.
Some of the key benefits of managed switches like the SRW208MP-K9 include:
- Greater control over network traffic: With a managed switch, administrators can prioritize network traffic and ensure that critical data is transmitted with minimal delay or interference.
- Enhanced security: Managed switches provide features such as port security, access control, and SNMP monitoring that help to protect against network attacks and unauthorized access.
- Improved network performance: Managed switches support features such as VLANs and link aggregation, which can help to optimize network performance and reduce network congestion.
- Better visibility and management: Managed switches provide more detailed network monitoring and management capabilities, making it easier to troubleshoot problems and optimize network performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: SRW208MP-K9
- Product Series 300
- Product Model SF302-08MP
- Product Name SF302-08MP Layer 3 Switch
- SKU: SRW208MP-K9
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 10
- Uplink Port Yes
- Modular Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x Fast Ethernet Network
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance
- Media Type Supported-
- Twisted Pair
- Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology-
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Network Technology-
- 10/100/1000Base-T
- 10/100Base-TX
- 1000Base-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
- Shared SFP Slot Yes
- Number of SFP Slots 2
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
Dimensions and Weight
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Height 1.5 Inch
- Width 11 Inch
- Depth 6.7 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 2.67 Lbs