Cisco 28 Port Gigabit Managed Switch, SG350-28

The Cisco SG350-28 belongs to Cisco’s Small Business 350 Series, which is designed to provide enterprise-like networking features in a cost-effective platform for SMB environments.

It provides 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports for end devices such as PCs, IP phones, and access points, along with 4 uplink interfaces (2 SFP slots + 2 combo SFP/RJ-45 ports) for fiber or uplink connectivity to distribution or core switches. This makes it suitable for structured networks that require both copper access and fiber backbone integration.

The switch supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including VLAN segmentation, static routing, QoS traffic prioritization, link aggregation (LACP), and advanced security features like 802.1X authentication, ACLs, storm control, and port security. These features help improve network performance and protect against unauthorized access.

With a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of ~41.67 Mpps, it delivers wire-speed performance for typical SMB workloads such as file sharing, VoIP, CCTV, and business applications.