The Cisco 200 Series is a series of affordable smart switches that combine powerful network performance & reliability with the essential network management features you need for a solid business network. These expandable Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches provide basic management, security, & quality-of-service (Qo S) features beyond those of an unmanaged or consumer-grade switch, at a lower cost than managed switches. & with an easy-to-use web user interface, Cisco Discovery Protocol, & Cisco Smartports, you can deploy & configure a rock-solid business network in minutes. Features Whether you need basic high-speed connectivity for your computers & servers or a comprehensive voice, data, & wireless technology solution, Cisco 200 Series switches can meet your business needs. Possible deployment scenarios include: High-speed desktop connectivity. Cisco 200 Series switches can quickly & securely connect employees working in small offices with one another & with all of the servers, printers, & other devices they use. High performance & reliable connectivity help speed file transfers & data processing, improve network uptime, & keep your employees connected & productive. Highly secure wireless connectivity. Cisco 200 Series switches work with Cisco & third-party wireless solutions to extend the reach of your network. Employees can work productively from conference rooms & common areas, collaborate in any office, & access business applications from wherever they are. With their security features, Power over Ethernet (Po E), Auto Smartports, VLAN, & Qo S, these switches are the perfect foundation to add business-grade wireless to a network. Unified communications. The Cisco 200 Series provides Qo S features to enable you to prioritize delay-sensitive traffic in your network & let you converge all of your communications solutions
- such as IP telephony & video surveillance
- onto a single Ethernet network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP telephony & other unified communications products designed for small businesses, & Cisco 200 Series switches have been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration & full compatibility with these & other vendor products.