The Cisco C1000-16P-E-2G-L is a specific model within the Cisco Catalyst C1000FE Series. Let’s break down the product code to understand its features and specifications:
- C1000: Indicates that it belongs to the Cisco Catalyst C1000 Series of switches designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch office deployments.
- 16P: Refers to the number of Ethernet ports available on the switch. In this case, the switch has 16 Ethernet ports.
- E: Indicates that the switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality. This means it can provide power to compatible devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras directly through the Ethernet cable.
- 2G: Indicates the available uplink ports or uplink capacity of the switch. In this case, it has 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports.
- L: Represents the LAN Base software feature set. The LAN Base feature set provides basic Layer 2 switching functionalities such as VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and basic security features.
The Cisco C1000-16P-E-2G-L is a 16-port switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. It also has 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. It belongs to the Cisco Catalyst C1000 Series and is equipped with the LAN Base software feature set, offering basic Layer 2 switching capabilities and security features. The PoE capability allows you to power PoE-enabled devices directly from the switch, simplifying network deployments.
