C1000-8T-2G-L Small Business 8-Port Non-PoE Switch with Fiber Uplinks
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 fixed switch designed for small businesses and branch offices needing reliable, simple, and cost-effective wired network connectivity. It features 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports with 2 x 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity. Running on Cisco IOS Software with the LAN Lite (L) license, the C1000-8T-2G-L provides essential Layer 2 switching capabilities optimized for straightforward deployment and management.
Product Details
| Attribute | Description |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series |
| Port Configuration | 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports (non-PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x 1G SFP ports |
| PoE Support | No |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| Software License | LAN Lite (L) |
| Layer | Layer 2 Switch |
| Power Supply | Internal, fixed |
| Management | Web UI, Cisco Network Assistant, CLI |
| Ideal For | Small businesses, branch offices, wired access layer |
Key Features
8 x 1G RJ-45 ports providing reliable wired connectivity
2 x 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber expansion and network uplinks
Fixed internal power supply for easy installation
Supports essential Layer 2 switching features such as VLANs, STP, and QoS
Simple management via web interface, Cisco Network Assistant, or CLI
Compact, fanless design for quiet operation
Energy-efficient with support for IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Basic security features including port security and DHCP snooping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Access Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (non-PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x 1G SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | None |
| Power Supply | Fixed internal |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.73 x 11.8 x 7.5 in (44 x 300 x 190 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Weight | Approx. 1.5 kg |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Support | License Type | Use Case |
| C1000-8T-2G-L | 8 x 1G (non-PoE) | 2 x 1G SFP | No | LAN Lite | Small business access layer |
| C1000-8FP-2G-L | 8 x 1G PoE+ | 2 x 1G SFP | Yes (124W) | LAN Lite | Small business PoE needs |
| C1000-24T-4X | 24 x 1G | 4 x 10G SFP+ | No | LAN Lite | Larger access layer switch |
| C1000-24P-4X | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | Yes (370W) | LAN Lite | High PoE and port density |
