Description

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai

The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch is outfitted with 28 Gigabit network ports, incorporating two GbE combo ports supporting fiber connectivity and two SFP slots. Capable of handling data, voice, and video services, the Switch also supports non-fiber ports compliant with PoE+ standards 802.3af and 802.3at, offering a maximum PoE power budget of up to 195W. Administrators can configure the Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch using a user-friendly graphical interface or a command-line interface. Leveraging SNMP support, administrators can access other devices on the network from a centralized location. Advanced security features such as SSL encryption, access control lists, 802.1X port security, advanced defense mechanisms, IPv6 support, and uniform MAC addressed-based security are available to fortify your network.

The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch utilizes Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP-MED) to automatically detect all devices connected to your network, configuring them accordingly for appropriate connectivity and instructing the devices to utilize the appropriate voice VLAN or QoS parameters. Supporting Smartport roles, the switches provide more advanced capabilities and hands-on control by configuring the ports with specific levels of security, QoS, and availability based on the type of connected device, adhering to Cisco’s best practices and pretested configurations. The Auto Smartports feature applies the intelligence delivered through the Smartport roles automatically to the port based on the devices discovered over CDP or LLDP-MED, facilitating seamless zero-touch deployments. While the Cisco 300 Series is designed for deployment without a command-line interface (CLI), Cisco Textview is available for those who prefer a text-based configuration. Together, these features streamline the time your staff needs to dedicate to network deployment, management, and troubleshooting.

Features

High performance and reliability

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai has been rigorously tested to deliver the high availability and performance you expect from a Cisco switch. The solutions speed up file transfer times and improve slow, sluggish networks, while keeping your vital business applications available and preventing costly downtime. As a managed switching solution, the Cisco SG350-28P Dubai also gives you the flexibility to manage and prioritize high-bandwidth traffic such as voice. That means you can empower your employees with state-of-the-art communication and productivity solutions, without draining the performance of your other business applications.

Fast, easy setup and configuration

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai is designed to be easy to use and manage by small businesses and the partners who serve them. The included device manager software provides an intuitive, web-based interface to simplify setup, security, and quality of service (QoS) traffic prioritization, allowing even users without IT expertise to configure the switch in minutes. Cisco also provides a Cisco FindIT Network Discovery Utility. This utility that works through a simple toolbar on the user’s web browser to discover Cisco devices in the network and display basic information, such as serial numbers and IP addresses, to aid in the configuration and deployment of Cisco Small Business products.

Strong security

The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai 28-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch provides a high level of security and give you fine-grained control to safeguard your network from unauthorized users. Advanced security features include:

• Embedded security to protect management data traveling to and from the switch and encrypt network communications.
• Extensive access control lists (ACLs) to restrict sensitive portions of the network from unauthorized users and guard against network attacks.
• Guest virtual LANs (VLANs) to let you provide Internet connectivity to nonemployee users while isolating critical business services from guest traffic.
• Support for advanced network security applications such as IEEE 802.1X port security to tightly limit access to specific segments of your network. Web based authentication provides a consistent interface to authenticate all types of host devices and operating systems, without the complexity of deploying IEEE 802.1X clients on each endpoint.
• Time-based ACLs and Port operations restrict access to the network during predesignated times, such as business hours.
• Security mechanisms such as Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard and broadcast/multicast/unknown unicast storm control, protect the network from invalid configurations or malicious intent.
• Secure Core Technology (SCT) helps ensure that the switch will receive and process management and protocol traffic no matter how much traffic is received.
• Advanced defense mechanisms, including Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping, detect and block deliberate network attacks. Combinations of these protocols are also referred to as IPMB (IP-MAC-port binding).
• IPv6 First Hop Security extends the advanced threat protection to IPv6. This comprehensive security suite includes ND inspection, RA guard, DHCPv6 guard and neighbor binding integrity check, providing unparalleled protection against a vast range of address spoofing and man in the middle attack on IPv6 networks.
• DOS (denial-of-service) attack prevention maximizes network uptime in the presence of an attack.
• Protection of management sessions using Radius, TACACS+ and local database authentication as well as secure management sessions over SSL, SSH, and SNMPv3.

Power over Ethernet

Cisco 350 Series Switches are available with up to 48 PoE ports of Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This capability simplifies advanced technology deployments such as IP telephony, wireless, and IP surveillance by allowing you to connect and power network endpoints over a single Ethernet cable. With no need to install separate power supplies for IP phones or wireless access points, you can take advantage of advanced communications technologies more quickly, and at a lower cost. Some models support both IEEE 802.3af PoE and IEEE 802.3at PoE+ while others support IEEE 802.3af PoE only.

IP telephony support

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch includes embedded QoS intelligence to prioritize delay-sensitive services such as voice and video, simplify unified communications deployments, and help ensure consistent network performance for all services. For example, automated voice VLAN capabilities let you plug any IP phone (including third-party phones) into your IP telephony network and receive an immediate dial tone. The switch automatically configures the device with the right VLAN and QoS parameters to prioritize voice traffic.

Networkwide Automatic Voice Deployment

Using a combination of CDP, LLDP-MED, Auto Smartports, and VSDP (Voice Services Discovery Protocol a unique patent-pending Cisco protocol), customers can deploy an end-to-end voice network dynamically. The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch in the network automatically converge around a single voice VLAN and QoS parameters and then propagate them out to the phones on the ports where they are discovered. For example, automated voice VLAN capabilities let you plug any IP phone (including third-party phones) into your IP telephony network and receive an immediate dial tone. The switch automatically configures the device with the right VLAN and QoS parameters to prioritize voice traffic.

Advanced network management capabilities

As managed switch, the Cisco SG350-28P Dubai lets you use a variety of advanced features to control traffic over your network. Features include:

• Static routing/Layer 3 switching between VLANs: This capability allows you to segment your network into separate workgroups and communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance. As a result, you can manage internal routing with your switches and dedicate your router to external traffic and security, helping your network run more efficiently.
• IPv6 support: As the IP network addressing scheme evolves to accommodate more devices, you can make sure that your network is ready. The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch provides native support for IPv6, the newest version of the Internet Protocol, as well as the previous IPv4 standard. As a result, you will be able to move up to the next generation of networking applications and operating systems without an extensive equipment upgrade.
• Dual image support: With the ability to maintain dual images of your switches, you can perform software upgrades without having to take the network offline and without worrying about an outage during an upgrade.
• Dual Configuration files support: This allows configuring the device, validating that it is configured correctly and then saving this configuration to become effective after reboot. Additionally, a mirror configuration file, providing automatic back-up of the latest stable configuration file maximizes network uptime.
• Remote management: Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), you can set up and manage all switches and other Cisco devices in your network remotely, instead of having to directly connect to them.
• Additional management options: The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai can be fully managed using the Web GUI or using a full command-line interface (CLI).

Optimal energy efficiency

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch is designed with a variety of power-saving features across all models, providing the industry’s broadest portfolio of “green” switches. This switch optimizes power use to protect the environment and reduce energy costs, without compromising performance. Power-saving features include:

• The latest application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), using low-power 65-nanometer technology (these chipsets allow for lower power consumption and thinner, more efficient designs).
• Support for the Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption by monitoring the amount of traffic on an active link and putting the link into a sleep state during quiet periods.
• Automatic power shutoff on ports when a link is down.
• Embedded intelligence to adjust signal strength based on cable length.
• Fanless design in most models, which reduces power consumption, increases reliability, and provides quieter operation.
• LEDs can be turned off to conserve power.

Expansion ports

The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai 28-Port Gigabit PoE Managed Switch provides more ports per Gigabit Ethernet switch than traditional switch models, giving you more flexibility to connect and empower your business. Gigabit Ethernet models feature 28- and 52-port switches, versus traditional devices that offer 20 or 44 ports with four shared ports giving you more value. The Cisco SG350-28P Dubai also offers mini gigabit interface converter (mini-GBIC) expansion slots that give you the option to add fiber-optic or Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectivity to the switch. With the ability to increase the connectivity range of the switches, you have more flexibility to design your network around your unique business environment, and to easily connect switches on different floors or across the business

Peace of mind and investment protection

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai Switch offer the reliable performance, investment protection, and peace of mind you expect from a Cisco switch. When you invest in Cisco SG350-28P Dubai, you gain the benefit of:

• Cisco limited lifetime warranty with next business day advance replacement (where available).
• Rigorous testing to help ensure easy integration and compatibility with other Cisco networking and communications products, including the complete Cisco Small Business portfolio.

Service and Support

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai is backed by the Cisco Small Business Support Service, which provides affordable peace-of-mind coverage. This subscription-based service helps you protect your investment and derive maximum value from Cisco Small Business products. Delivered by Cisco and backed by your trusted partner, this comprehensive service includes software updates, access to the Cisco Small Business Support Center, and extends technical service to three years. Cisco Small Business products are supported by professionals in Cisco Small Business Support Center locations worldwide who are specifically trained to understand your needs. The Cisco Small Business Support Community, an online forum, enables you to collaborate with your peers and reach Cisco technical experts for support information.

Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco SG350-28P Dubai switch offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next business day advance replacement (where available, otherwise same-day ship) and a limited lifetime warranty for fans and power supplies.

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