Enterprise-Grade 2.5 Gigabit PoE++ Switch - Full Local Management, No Subscriptions Required
Looking for multi-gig speeds without cloud lock-in or recurring fees? This switch delivers enterprise features with complete local control.
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY• 8x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports (all PoE capable)• 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports• Full 802.3bt PoE++ support on all copper ports
POWER OVER ETHERNET• 240W total PoE budget• Supports 802.3af, 802.3at (PoE+), and 802.3bt (PoE++)• Power WiFi 6E access points, PTZ cameras, and high-power devices
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS - NO FEES REQUIRED• Full Web GUI - configure VLANs, QoS, port security, everything• CLI access via console/SSH• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for monitoring• Cloud management available (optional paid subscription) but NOT required
WHAT'S INCLUDED vs SUBSCRIPTIONIncluded with hardware (FREE forever): ✓ Full local web GUI management ✓ CLI/SSH access ✓ SNMP monitoring ✓ All switching features (VLANs, QoS, LACP, etc.) ✓ Limited lifetime hardware warranty
Optional subscription adds: • Sophos Central cloud management • Firmware updates from Sophos • Phone/chat support • Advanced RMA
NOTE: Switch ships with current firmware installed. Future firmware updates require subscription OR you can manage it locally as-is indefinitely.
KEY FEATURES• Layer 2+ managed switch• VLAN support (802.1Q)• Link aggregation (LACP)• Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP)• Port mirroring• IGMP snooping• QoS/traffic prioritization• Port security• Jumbo frame support
PHYSICAL• 1U rack-mountable (rack ears included)• Dimensions: 17.3" x 10" x 1.7"• Includes: Switch, power cable, console cable, rack mount kit
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENTUnlike many "smart" switches that require cloud subscriptions for basic features, this switch gives you FULL local management through the web interface or CLI. Configure VLANs, set up port security, adjust QoS - all without paying annual fees or depending on cloud connectivity.
Perfect for:• Home labs requiring multi-gig for NAS/servers• Small offices with PoE access points and IP cameras • Anyone wanting enterprise features without subscription costs• Network pros who prefer CLI/local management
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ITEM SPECIFICS:Brand: SophosModel: CS210-8FPMPN: C28CTCHUSType: Ethernet SwitchNumber of LAN Ports: 12 (8 copper + 4 SFP+)Number of WAN Ports: 4Ethernet Technology: 2.5 Gigabit EthernetPoE Ports: 8Features: PoE++, Rack-Mountable, Managed, VLAN SupportConnectivity: Ethernet (RJ-45), SFP+