The Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switch is a purpose-built switch optimized for low-voltage Power over Ethernet (PoE) deployments to power and converge building systems onto a single IP network. It lays the foundation for Cisco’s Digital Building ecosystem which aims to interconnect lighting, HVAC, access control, and other systems for enhanced efficiency and experiences in buildings.

Compared to unmanaged IoT switches, the Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switch provides advanced networking features for flexibility, simplicity, security and scalability. Its fanless and compact design enables silent operation suitable for noise-sensitive indoor environments. The switch models support up to 480W of PoE power budget along with perpetual UPOE and other innovations for reliable power delivery. Intuitive mobile apps and smart defaults simplify testing and switch deployment for IT and non-IT installers.