C1000 8FP 2G L Layer 2 Switch for Secure Enterprise Edge
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C1000-8FP-2G-L is a compact, Layer 2 managed switch with 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports. Designed for small businesses and branch offices, this switch delivers enterprise-grade performance, power efficiency, and secure connectivity in space-constrained environments. It supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with a total PoE power budget of up to 120W.
Product Details
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Code | C1000-8FP-2G-L |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series |
| Downlink Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x 1G SFP (Fiber) |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| Software Type | LAN Lite |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+), up to 30W per port |
| Total PoE Budget | 120W |
| MAC Address Table | 8K entries |
| Dimensions | 268 x 185 x 44 mm |
| Form Factor | Fanless, Desktop/Rack-mountable |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Product Features
8 Gigabit PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port for powering APs, VoIP phones, and cameras
2 SFP uplinks for fiber connectivity to aggregation/core switches
LAN Lite software with basic Layer 2 features (VLANs, STP, IGMP Snooping, QoS)
Compact, fanless design for silent operation in workspaces or wiring closets
120W PoE power budget supports multiple powered devices simultaneously
Energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) and secure management (SSH, HTTPS, SNMP)
Ideal for retail, hospitality, small offices, and branch connectivity
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Software Type | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1000-8FP-2G-L | 8 x 1G PoE+ | 2 x 1G SFP | 120W | LAN Lite | Fanless, Compact |
| C1000-8T-2G-L | 8 x 1G (Non-PoE) | 2 x 1G SFP | N/A | LAN Lite | Fanless, Compact |
| C1000-16P-2G-L | 16 x 1G PoE+ | 2 x 1G SFP | 240W | LAN Lite | Compact |
| C1000-8P-2G-L | 8 x 1G PoE+ | 2 x 1G SFP | 67W | LAN Lite | Fanless, Compact |
Latest Models in Same Series Comparison
| Model | Ports | PoE Budget | Target Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1000-8FP-2G-L | 8 x 1G PoE+ + 2 x SFP | 120W | Small office with high PoE needs |
| C1000-8P-2G-L | 8 x 1G PoE+ + 2 x SFP | 67W | Compact, lower power deployments |
| C1000-16FP-2G-L | 16 x 1G PoE+ + 2 x SFP | 240W | Medium branch with higher density |



