Cisco C1000-8FP-2G-L 8-Port Full PoE (UPOE) Gigabit Managed Switch with 2× Gigabit Uplinks

Cisco C1000-8FP-2G-L is part of the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series, engineered for small and growing business environments that require reliable power delivery and secure wired connectivity.

This switch features 8× Gigabit Ethernet ports with Full PoE (also known as UPOE) — delivering up to 60W per port to power high-draw PoE devices such as video conferencing systems, high-end wireless access points, and PTZ cameras — plus 2× 1G uplink ports for flexible network expansion.

With essential Layer 2 switching capabilities, including VLANs, QoS, IGMP Snooping, port security, and more, the C1000-8FP-2G-L offers performance, security, and manageability in a compact, energy-efficient design.

It supports intuitive management via Web UI, CLI, and SNMP to suit both new and experienced network administrators.

FAQ For Cisco C1000-8FP-2G-L

Q1. What does “Full PoE” mean on this switch?

A1. Full PoE (UPOE) provides higher power per port (up to ~60W), compared to standard PoE+ (30W), enabling support for more power-hungry devices such as conferencing systems and multi-radio wireless APs.

Q2. Can this switch power regular PoE/PoE+ devices?

A2. Yes — it’s backward compatible with PoE and PoE+ devices.

Q3. How is this switch managed?

A3. Through a Web UI, CLI, or SNMP for monitoring and administration.

Q4. Is this switch suitable for small businesses?

A4. Yes — it’s designed for small office / branch deployments needing high power PoE to endpoints.

Q5. Does it support VLANs and QoS?

A5. Yes — it includes essential Layer 2 features, including VLANs and Quality of Service.