The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series are fixed, managed Layer 2 switches designed for small businesses, branch offices, and distributed enterprise environments. They provide reliable Gigabit and Fast Ethernet connectivity with enterprise-grade features in a compact and easy-to-manage platform. These switches are well suited for deployments outside traditional wiring closets, including retail, hospitality, education, and IoT environments.
Key Features
Flexible Port Configurations: Available with 8, 16, 24, or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, as well as 24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports for legacy network environments.
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Selected models support PoE and PoE+ with power budgets of up to 740W, including Perpetual PoE to maintain power to connected devices during switch reloads.
Compact Fanless Design: Quiet, space-efficient models are suitable for office desks, classrooms, and retail locations where silent operation is required.
Flexible Uplink Options: Gigabit models include 1G SFP/RJ-45 combo uplinks and optional 10G SFP+ uplinks for higher-speed aggregation.
Simple Management: Powered by Cisco IOS Software with management via CLI or an integrated web-based interface for simplified configuration.
Enhanced Security: Enterprise security capabilities including IEEE 802.1X authentication, BPDU Guard, and SPAN traffic monitoring.
Network Visibility: Sampled flow (sFlow) support provides efficient network monitoring and traffic analysis.
Switch Management: Up to eight switches can be managed under a single IP address for simplified administration.
Extended Operating Range: Designed for non-closet environments with operating temperatures up to 50°C.
Reliable Support: Covered by Cisco’s enhanced limited lifetime warranty with access to Cisco TAC technical support.
Lifecycle Notice
Cisco has announced the end-of-sale for the Catalyst 1000 Series, with the final order date scheduled for 30 April 2025. Organizations planning future deployments are encouraged to evaluate the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series as the recommended successor platform.
