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Silver rackmount switch, eight RJ45 ports plus four SFP cages, two smart fans, on/off button, 44 mm high

Sophos

Sophos C28CTCHUS CS210-8FP 8-port 2.5G/10G managed network switch

SKU CH-ZQ1C-KHYMN MPN C28CTCHUS

An 8-port managed switch with 2.5G and 10G uplinks, 240 W PoE budget, and 256 simultaneous VLANs for branch or SMB networks

  • Type of switchManaged
  • Product formatRackmount
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.1w IEEE 802.1s IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.3ad
  • Main ports8 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
  • VLAN capabilitySupport for up to 256 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4096 VLAN

Version Stand Alone

  • Power up to eight PoE devices with 240 W budget
  • Connect via eight 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • Manage VLANs, LACP and security policies through Sophos Central
  • Rack-mountable 1U chassis with smart fans for quiet operation
  • Layer 2 switching with IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad and 802.1x support

Managed 8-port 2.5G/10G PoE switch

The Sophos CS210-8FP is a rackmount Layer 2 managed switch with eight RJ45 ports supporting speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and four SFP+ uplink ports for 10 Gbps fibre or copper modules. It delivers a 240 W PoE budget across all eight ports under the 802.3af/at standards. Two smart fans provide cooling and an external DC adapter handles 100-240 VAC input.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This switch fits branch offices, retail sites and SMB networks that need multi-gigabit access, PoE for access points or cameras, and centralised management through Sophos Central. It supports up to 256 simultaneous VLANs and 10G uplinks for aggregation. Buyers who need Layer 3 routing, a higher PoE budget for many 60 W devices, or a fanless design should consider other options.

The spec that decides fit

The 240 W PoE budget determines how many powered devices you can attach: it supports eight devices at 15.4 W, eight at 30 W, or only four at 60 W. If your deployment requires more simultaneous high-power endpoints, this budget will be the limiting factor.

How it compares

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Price $868.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSophos
Product lineCS210
Model nameCS210-8FP
Part numberC28CTCHUS
Connectivity
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
VLAN capabilitySupport for up to 256 VLANs
simultaneously
(out of 4096 VLAN IDs)
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Main ports8 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
PoE-enabled ports1 to 8
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Total PoE powerPower Budget: 240 W
PoE Standard: 802.3af/802.3at
Max. PoE Devices: 8 (15.4 W)/8 (30 W)/4 (60 W)
Power detailsExternal DC Adapter
100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12A
12 V/8.3A;-54 V/14.8A
Max power drawIdle Power (Typical) 32 / 109BTU/hr
Max. Power (Typical) 885 W / 3018BTU/hr
Size & build
Product dimensions310 mm × 440 mm × 44 mm
Product weight2.34 kg
Shipping weight3.13 kg
Package size394 × 310 × 104 mm
Compatibility
Module support1000Base-SX/LX, Copper RJ45
(1000Base-X), DAC (5M Max)
10GBase-SR/LR Transceiver, DAC (5M Max)
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C – 40 °C
Humidity range10% to 90% RH (Non-Condensing)
More details
Type of switchManaged
Product formatRackmount
Cooling fans2 x Smart fan
Control buttonsOn/Off Switch

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Questions about this item

Do I need SFP+ transceivers to use the four 10 Gbps uplink ports?

Yes, the four SFP+ ports require compatible 10GBase-SR/LR transceivers or DAC cables up to 5 m; they are not populated out of the box.

Will my existing 1 Gbps RJ45 devices run at full speed on the eight 2.5GBase-T ports?

The RJ45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 Mbps, so 1 Gbps devices operate at their rated speed while leaving 2.5 Gbps headroom for newer clients.

How can I verify the 240 W PoE budget is actually powering my eight access points?

Check the per-port PoE status in the management interface; it shows real-time draw per port and confirms the total stays within the 240 W budget.

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