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Desktop managed switch, dark metal case, sixteen RJ45 ports and two SFP slots on front, reset button, LED row, low profile design

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. CBS250-16T-2G-NA 16-port managed network switch

SKU CH-Q9AF-TAA3H MPN CBS250-16T-2G-NA

A managed desktop switch with sixteen gigabit RJ45 ports plus two SFP uplinks, 8K MAC table and 1.5 MB buffer

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports16 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • MAC table size8K
  • Jumbo frame support9000 bytes
  • 16 RJ45 ports plus 2 SFP uplinks for flexible network expansion
  • Gigabit speed on every port handles heavy traffic without bottlenecks
  • 8K MAC address table supports large device populations efficiently
  • 5 MB buffer memory absorbs burst traffic to reduce packet loss
  • Desktop form factor fits on a shelf or rack shelf easily

16-port managed desktop switch

The CBS250-16T-2G-NA is a managed network switch built for small business or branch-office deployments that need Layer 2 control without a rack. Sixteen copper ports and two SFP uplinks give enough density for workstations, access points and a server link in one compact unit.

Build and connectivity

A fanless desktop chassis keeps the switch silent in open-plan offices or reception areas. Front-panel LEDs show system health, link activity and port speed at a glance, while a recessed reset button allows quick recovery without tools. UTP Category 5e or better cabling supports the 10/100/1000Mbps ports and the 9000-byte jumbo frames pass large data payloads efficiently.

Upgrade path

The 8K MAC address table and 1.5 MB buffer replace unmanaged switches that drop frames under bursty loads or lack VLAN and QoS features. Managed functions such as port mirroring and link aggregation become available without moving to a rackmount platform. The jump is worth it when traffic segmentation or deterministic latency matter more than basic connectivity.

How it compares

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Price $255.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCISCO
Model nameCBS250-16T-2G-NA
Memory
Buffer size1.5 MB
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
MAC table size8K
Jumbo frame support9000 bytes
Ports & slots
Main ports16 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
Network cablingUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5e or better for 1000BASE-T
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Power detailsSystem power consumption
110 V=24.51 W
220 V=25.01 W
Size & build
Product dimensions10.56 in × 10.69 in × 1.73 in
Product weight3.92 lb (1.78 kg)
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size356 × 254 × 152 mm
More details
Product formatDesktop
Indicator lightsSystem, Link/Act, PoE, Speed
Control buttonsReset button

Questions about this item

What speed does the 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 interface actually cap at in practice?

Each of the 16 RJ45 ports negotiates up to 1000Mbps full-duplex using Category 5e or better UTP cabling, so the practical ceiling is 1 Gbps per port.

What physical space and mounting does the 10.56" x 10.69" x 1.73" desktop chassis require?

The unit needs a flat surface at least 10.56 inches deep by 10.69 inches wide with 1.73 inches of vertical clearance; it weighs 3.92 lbs and has no rack ears included.

How is the switch initially configured, and which step do installers most often miss?

Connect power, link a PC to any RJ45 port, browse to the default IP address, then run the web-based setup wizard — the step most often missed is saving the running configuration so changes survive a reboot.

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