Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches

The Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series is a family of fixed-configuration managed Ethernet switches designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Part of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System, these switches provide a secure, high-performance foundation for critical business applications, integrating voice, video, and wireless data into a single platform.

Equipped with smart management features, the Catalyst Express 520 excels in simplifying network deployment. Using the Cisco Configuration Assistant, administrators can easily optimize the network for IP communications with just a few clicks. The series includes models with Full PoE support, delivering 15.4W across all ports to power VoIP phones and surveillance cameras. With its wire-speed performance and advanced security standards like SNMPv3 and 802.1x, the 520 Series ensures that growing businesses remain competitive and secure.

Key Specifications:

• Capacity: Up to 24 Gbps switching capacity (G-models).

• Power: Full 802.3af PoE support (up to 24 ports).

• Management: GUI-based setup via Cisco Configuration Assistant.

• Reliability: Fanless design in smaller models (8P) for silent operation.

• Standards: Full support for 802.1q VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP), and IGMP snooping.