Build a Powerful, Easy-to-Use Basic Business Network at an Affordable Price The key to succeeding in today's competitive business environment is investing resources wisely
- knowing how to separate the essential from the extraneous & get the most value for your dollars. As the backbone of your business & productivity applications, the small business network clearly falls into the "essential" category. But that doesn't mean you need the most advanced feature set on the market. With Cisco 200 Series Switches, you can achieve business-class network security & performance without paying for advanced network management features that you will not need. When you need a reliable solution to share network resources & connect computers, printers, & servers, but low cost is a top priority, Cisco 200 Series Switches provide the ideal solution. Cisco 200 Series Switches Cisco 200 Series Switches are a series of affordable smart switches that combine powerful network performance & reliability with the essential network management features you need for a basic 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 & the Cisco Discovery Protocol, you can deploy & configure a rock-solid business network in minutes. Business Applications 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.
- 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. Power over Ethernet (Po E) enables the switch to send power over the network cable to power wireless access points & simplifies the wireless deployment. Gigabit Ethernet speed helps ensure that your employees have the bandwidth & performance they need to make the most of mobile productivity. & with embedded security, your employees can work with complete confidence, knowing that only authorized users can access the network & network applications.
- 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
- over 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.