The Cisco SF250-48HP is a reliable 48-port 10/100 Mbps PoE+ smart switch designed for small and midsize business networks. With 195W total PoE power budget and advanced Layer 2 features, it provides efficient connectivity, enhanced performance, and simplified network management. Ideal for desktop, wall-mount, or rackmount installations.
Key Features
- Ports:
- 48 x 10/100 PoE+ Ethernet ports
- 2 x Gigabit RJ45/SFP combo ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP ports
- PoE Power Budget: 195W total, PoE+ supported on all 48 ports
- Switching Capacity: 17.6 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 13.1 Mpps
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9K bytes (default MTU: 2K bytes)
- Mounting Options: Desktop, wall-mount, or rackmount
(Note: Rackmount excludes SG250-08 and SG250-08HP models)
Hardware Specifications
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 1.73 x 13.78 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 4.93 kg
- Power Supply: Internal, 195W
- Processor: 800 MHz ARM
- Memory:
- Flash: 256 MB
- RAM: 512 MB
- USB Port: 1 x USB Type-A (front panel)
- Buttons: Reset button
- LED Indicators: System, Link/Activity, PoE, Speed
- Cabling Type:
- UTP Cat5 or better for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
- UTP Cat5e or better for 1000BASE-T
Software & Management
- Firmware Upgrade Methods:
- Web browser (HTTP/HTTPS)
- TFTP or SCP over SSH
- Dual Image Support: Enables resilient firmware upgrades
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certifications
- UL (UL 60950)
- CSA (CSA 22.2)
- CE Mark
- FCC Part 15 (Class A)
Package Contents
- Cisco 250 Series Smart Switch
- Power cord (power adapter for 8/10-port SKUs)
- Mounting kit
- Quick Start Guide


