Why migrate to Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches?
The Cisco Catalyst 1000 switch is designed for small offices, retail, education, hotels…
The Catalyst 1000 is the replacement for the Catalyst 2960L and Catalyst 2960 Plus.
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series switches provide enterprise-grade network access sized for small businesses. With a wide range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and port combinations, these easy-to-manage switches provide the performance a modern small office needs.
Why upgrade to Catalyst 1000 Switches?
- Improved hardware
- More advanced software options:
sFlow
IPv6 Security - Extended ACL support
Larger scale access control tables
Save time, money, and headaches with proven technology from the company known for networking innovation. Cisco® Catalyst® 1000 Series switches provide simplicity, flexibility, and security for small businesses. Compact form factors, quiet, fanless operation, and a wide range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and port combinations make these easy-to-manage switches ideal both inside and outside the wiring closet.
With enhanced hardware, more advanced software options, and expanded VLAN support, the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series raises the standard for essential network access.
Benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 1000 series compared to other Cisco Catalyst access switches in the same class
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Features |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series |
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series |
Benefit |
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Scalability and performance |
Downlink type |
Fast Ethernet |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Gigabit Ethernet |
More performance and more power to meet the growing connectivity demands of a wider range of smart devices. |
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Uplinks |
2x 1G, 2x 1000BASE-T |
2x 1G, 4x 1G, 4x 10G |
2x 1G, 4x 1G, 4x 10G |
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Maximum PoE budget |
Up to 370W |
Up to 370W |
Up to 740W |
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Perpetual PoE |
– |
✓ |
✓ |
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Flexibility |
Temperature |
Up to 45°C (113°F) |
Up to 45°C (113°F) |
Up to 50°C (122°F)** |
Greater flexibility to allow for more implementation scenarios. |
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Single IP management |
– |
– |
✓ |
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Without fan |
– |
✓ |
✓ |
The increased options for network configuration mean that you can allocate resources in different ways as your organization and network grow. |
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Over-the-air Bluetooth |
– |
✓ |
✓ |
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Functionality |
Dynamic VLAN assignment |
– |
✓ |
✓ |
Increased VLAN support and more advanced QoS help keep networks secure and meet multiple connectivity requirements. |
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DHCP relay and server |
– |
✓ |
✓ |


