Highlights

• 16 high-speed ports optimized for the network core or to support bandwidth-intensive applications

• Strong security protects network traffic to keep unauthorized users off the network

• Basic QoS helps ensure a consistent network experience and supports networked applications including voice, video, and data storage

• Simplified, web-based management for easy installation and configuration

Product Overview

Growing businesses require cost-effective networking solutions that can scale to meet ever-changing business needs. The Cisco^® SRW2016 16-Port Gigabit Switch (Figure 1) brings Gigabit speeds to your users and servers, while adding a new level of intelligence and security to the network infrastructure. The sixteen 10/100/1000 Mbps ports enable you to take advantage of the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces shipping in the current generation of servers, workstations, and storage devices, in addition to supporting your existing 10/100 Mbps clients. The optional Gigabit optical interfaces allow you to expand the network as your business grows.

Network security is a top priority in any size business. Unauthorized access to the network and mission-critical data is a constant concern. The Cisco SRW2016 is able to secure the network through 802.1x port authentication. The 802.1x standard requires clients to authenticate themselves before the port will pass data for them.

Businesses are recognizing the benefits of voice over IP (VoIP) and are quickly migrating their voice services to IP-based platforms, requiring their local area networks to support both voice and data applications. In unmanaged IP networks, bursty data sessions can disrupt voice packet delivery, causing poor voice quality. With the enhanced QoS and traffic management features in the Cisco SRW2016, voice data can be prioritized, helping ensure clear and reliable voice communications.

Enabling the advanced features of the Cisco SRW2016 further secures the integrity of your network. The WebView interface provides an intuitive, secure management interface, helping you better utilize the comprehensive feature set of the switch, for a better-optimized, more secure network.

Features

• Sixteen 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports

• Two mini Gigabit Interface Converter (mini-GBIC) slots for fiber Gigabit Ethernet expansion

• Nonblocking, store-and-forward switching mechanism

• Simplified quality of service (QoS) management enabled by advanced queuing techniques using 802.1p, Differentiated Services (DiffServ), or type of service (ToS) traffic prioritization specifications

• Configuration and monitoring from a standard web browser with WebView management

• Secure remote management of the switch via Secure Shell (SSH) and SSL secure channel network protocols

• 802.1Q-based VLANs enable segmentation of networks for improved performance and security

• Private VLAN Edge (PVE) for simplified network isolation of guest connections or autonomous networks

• Automatic configuration of VLANs across multiple switches through Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) and Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP)

• Automatic port configuration through auto medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X) and 802.1ab (Link Layer Discovery Protocol [LLDP])

• User/network port-level security via 802.1X authentication and MAC-based filtering

• Increased bandwidth (up to 8x) and link redundancy with Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)

• Enhanced rate-limiting capabilities provide control, including back pressure to control the rate that data that can flow into and out of a port

• Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast storm control

• Port mirroring for noninvasive monitoring of switch traffic

• Jumbo frame support (10 KB)

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) versions 1, 2c, and 3 and Remote Monitoring (RMON) support

• Fully rack mountable using the included rack-mounting hardware

Specifications

Table 1 contains the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco SRW2016 16-Port Gigabit Switch.

Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco SRW2016 16-Port Gigabit Switch: WebView