Description
Understanding Managed Switches
The SRW208MP-K9-NA Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports 10/100 PoE Managed Switch is a type of network switch that is designed to offer advanced network management features and capabilities. Managed switches are switches that allow network administrators to have more control and flexibility over their networks compared to unmanaged switches.
Managed switches like the SRW208MP-K9-NA allow network administrators to monitor and configure the switch’s settings, such as virtual local area network (VLAN) setup, quality of service (QoS) settings, link aggregation, and security features. This level of control enables administrators to optimize network performance and improve network security.
One of the key benefits of managed switches is their ability to support advanced networking protocols and technologies, such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD). These protocols are used to prevent network loops, balance traffic across multiple links, and efficiently manage multicast traffic.
Another advantage of managed switches is their support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. The SRW208MP-K9-NA switch provides PoE on all eight ports, which allows network administrators to power network devices such as IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras directly from the switch, eliminating the need for separate power supplies.
Port Configuration and Management
The SRW208MP-K9-NA Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports 10/100 PoE Managed Switch provides a range of features for port configuration and management.
- Port Configuration: The switch has 8 10/100 Ethernet ports, out of which 2 are combo mini-GBIC (SFP) ports for fiber connectivity. The switch provides the capability to configure each port separately, including speed and duplex settings, flow control, and Port Mirroring.
- VLAN Configuration: The switch also supports VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) configuration, which allows the user to group ports together based on specific criteria such as department, function, or application. The VLAN feature also allows for the creation of separate broadcast domains, which reduces network congestion and increases security.
- Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the switch to group multiple ports together to create a single, high-speed logical link. This feature provides increased bandwidth and redundancy, as well as load balancing and fault tolerance.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch provides QoS configuration, which allows for the prioritization of network traffic based on specific criteria such as application or user. This feature ensures that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and reduces network congestion.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): The switch provides PoE (Power over Ethernet) capability, which allows for the powering of connected PoE-enabled devices such as IP phones, access points, and cameras. The switch supports both PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) standards, providing up to 15.4 watts or 30 watts of power per port.
- Port Security: The switch provides port security features such as MAC address filtering and 802.1X authentication, which allows the user to control access to the network and prevent unauthorized access.
QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration
QoS (Quality of Service) is a networking feature that enables administrators to prioritize certain types of traffic over others, ensuring that critical data is transmitted with minimal delay or interference. The SRW208MP-K9-NA Cisco SF302-08MP 8-Ports 10/100 PoE Managed Switch supports QoS configuration, which allows you to manage and prioritize network traffic based on different parameters such as port, protocol, source, and destination.
QoS configuration on the SRW208MP-K9-NA Managed Switch involves the following steps:
- Define the traffic classes: This step involves grouping network traffic into different classes based on the QoS requirements. For example, you can define traffic classes for voice, video, data, and so on.
- Configure the QoS policy: Once the traffic classes are defined, the next step is to configure the QoS policy. This involves setting the QoS parameters such as priority level, bandwidth allocation, and queue management.
- Apply the QoS policy: The final step is to apply the QoS policy to the relevant switch ports or VLANs. This ensures that the traffic is transmitted according to the configured QoS policy.
The SRW208MP-K9-NA Managed Switch supports several QoS mechanisms such as classification and marking, queuing and scheduling, traffic shaping, and policing. These mechanisms help to ensure that traffic is transmitted efficiently and that critical data is prioritized over less important data.
General nformation
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: SRW208MP-K9-NA
- Product Series 300
- Product Model SF302-08MP
- Product Name SF302-08MP Layer 3 Switch
- SKU: SRW208MP-K9-NA
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
