COMPARASION OF CISCO C1000 SERIES SWITCHES

The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series consists of a range of fixed managed Ethernet switches designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Let's compare some of the key features and specifications of three popular models in the series:

1. Cisco C1000-8T-2G-L:

• Provides 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 14.88 Mpps
• PoE support: Not supported
• VLANs: Up to 64
• Dimensions: 1.7 x 10.6 x 9.4 in. (H x W x D)
• Weight: 3.42 lb (1.55 kg)

2. Cisco C1000-16P-2G-L:

• Provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE support and 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks
• Switching capacity: 36 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 26.78 Mpps
• PoE support: Up to 120W total PoE budget
• VLANs: Up to 128
• Dimensions: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.4 in. (H x W x D)
• Weight: 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)

3. Cisco C1000-48T-4G-L:

• Provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks
• Switching capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 77.38 Mpps
• PoE support: Not supported
• VLANs: Up to 4,094
• Dimensions: 1.7 x 17.5 x 16.1 in. (H x W x D)
• Weight: 11.68 lb (5.3 kg)

From the above comparison, we can see that the C1000-8T-2G-L switch is the smallest with the lowest performance, but it is also the least expensive. The C1000-16P-2G-L switch provides PoE support and double the number of Ethernet ports compared to the C1000-8T-2G-L switch, but is also larger and heavier. The C1000-48T-4G-L switch offers the highest performance and the most Ethernet ports, but it does not support PoE.

The choice of which switch to use would depend on the specific requirements of the network. If PoE support is needed, then the C1000-16P-2G-L switch would be a good choice, while if more Ethernet ports are needed, then the C1000-48T-4G-L switch would be a better option. The C1000-8T-2G-L switch could be used in small networks where cost is a primary concern and performance requirements are minimal.