Cisco C1000-16P-2G-L 16-Port Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch 120W
The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series C1000-16P-2G-L is a fixed managed Gigabit Ethernet enterprise-class Layer 2 switch designed for small businesses and branch offices. With 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports delivering up to 120W total PoE budget and 2 x 1G SFP uplinks, this switch provides robust connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and IoT devices. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for out-of-the-wiring-closet deployments.
Key Features
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16 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports: IEEE 802.3af/at compliant, delivering up to 30W per port for powered devices
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120W PoE Budget: Powers up to 4 ports at 30W or 8 ports at 15.4W simultaneously
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2 x 1G SFP Uplinks: Flexible fiber or copper uplink connectivity options
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Perpetual PoE: Maintains PoE power to connected devices during switch reboot
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Fanless Design: Silent operation suitable for office and noise-sensitive environments
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Wire-Speed Performance: 36 Gbps switching capacity and 26.78 Mpps forwarding rate
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Advanced Management: Cisco IOS Software with CLI and on-box web UI
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Enhanced Security: 802.1X authentication, BPDU Guard, and SPAN support
Performance & Reliability
The Catalyst 1000 Series operates on Cisco IOS Software and delivers enterprise-class reliability with line-rate forwarding performance. The switch features an ARM v7 800 MHz CPU, 512 MB DRAM, and 256 MB Flash memory for robust network operations. With a 16,000-entry MAC address table and support for 256 active VLANs, this switch scales to meet growing network demands.
Connectivity
- 16 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports (RJ-45)
- 2 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- 1 x RJ-45 console port
- 1 x USB mini-B console port
- 1 x USB-A port for storage and Bluetooth console access
Management & Monitoring
Manage the switch via Command-Line Interface (CLI) or intuitive on-box web UI. The switch supports SNMP, sFlow for network monitoring, and over-the-air access via Bluetooth. Optional integration with Cisco Catalyst Center provides centralized management across your entire network infrastructure.
What's in the Box
- Cisco Catalyst C1000-16P-2G-L Switch
- AC power cord
- Console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9)
- Rack-mounting kit
- Quick Start Guide
Full Specifications
Hardware
| Total Ports |
16 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (10/100/1000BASE-T) |
| Uplink Ports |
2 x 1G SFP |
| Console Ports |
1 x RJ-45, 1 x USB mini-B |
| Storage/Bluetooth Port |
1 x USB-A |
| Form Factor |
Fixed-configuration, rack-mountable (1RU) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
10.56 x 11.69 x 1.73 inches (268 x 297 x 44 mm) |
| Weight |
5.24 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Fanless |
Yes (silent operation) |
Performance
| Switching Capacity |
36 Gbps |
| Forwarding Bandwidth |
18 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
26.78 Mpps (64-byte L3 packets) |
| MAC Address Table |
16,000 entries |
| Active VLANs |
256 |
| VLAN IDs |
4,094 |
Power over Ethernet
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget |
120W |
| PoE+ Per Port |
Up to 30W |
| Perpetual PoE |
Yes (maintains power during reboot) |
Processor & Memory
| CPU |
ARM v7 800 MHz |
| DRAM |
512 MB |
| Flash Memory |
256 MB |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
23° to 122°F (-5° to 50°C) up to 5,000 ft |
| Storage Temperature |
-13° to 158°F (-25° to 70°C) |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 90% (noncondensing) |
| Storage Humidity |
5% to 95% (noncondensing) |
Management
| Software |
Cisco IOS Software |
| Management Interface |
CLI, On-box Web UI |
| Network Monitoring |
SNMP, sFlow, LLDP, Cisco Discovery Protocol |
| Bluetooth Access |
Yes (over-the-air management) |
Warranty
| Warranty Type |
Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) |
| Hardware Replacement |
Next-business-day delivery (where available) |
| Technical Support |
90 days of 8x5 Cisco TAC support |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
