Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are fixed managed Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet enterprise-class Layer 2 switches designed for small businesses and branch offices. These switches provide advanced L2 switching capabilities along with security, high availability, QoS and ease of management features in a compact, fanless form factor.

While the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series prioritizes ease of deployment, it doesn’t compromise on security essentials. Access Control Lists (ACLs) act as digital gatekeepers, meticulously examining incoming and outgoing network traffic. You can define rules to allow or deny traffic based on specific criteria, restricting unauthorized access and preventing potential security threats from infiltrating your network. Additionally, Secure Boot ensures the switch’s firmware is legitimate before startup, safeguarding your network from vulnerabilities introduced by unauthorized modifications. These core security features, coupled with the user-friendly management interface, empower even businesses with limited IT resources to maintain a secure network environment.

The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series operates on Cisco IOS Software and supports both CLI and web UI management. The switches are optimized for small business use cases like wireless access point connectivity, IP phones, IoT devices and basic office networking. Key features include intelligent PoE+, network security, high reliability protocols, QoS, energy efficiency and operational simplicity. The switches are an ideal choice for deploying out of the wiring closet and providing connectivity in conference rooms, common areas and remote sites.