Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM224GT Cisco Small Business / Business switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-SLM224GT | Part #: SLM224GT | MPN: SLM224GT

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The Cisco Business SLM224GT operates as a managed Layer 2 switch, establishing foundational network segmentation and control without requiring dynamic routing protocols. Built on the Cisco Small Business SLM Series, this 1U rack-mountable switch delivers 48 Gbps switching capacity across 28 total ports: 24 copper Gigabit ports (10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45) and 4 mini-GBIC SFP combo uplink slots. Network engineers and IT procurement teams benefit from its combination of port density and intelligent forwarding capabilities, enabling efficient LAN deployment in mid-market and distributed enterprise environments.

The SLM224GT (part number SLM224GT) incorporates enterprise-grade management and security features within a compact form factor. IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, spanning tree redundancy (IEEE 802.1D STP and IEEE 802.1w RSTP), and link aggregation via IEEE 802.3ad LACP provide network resilience and flexible topology support. Port-based and 802.1p quality of service with multiple priority queues ensure traffic prioritization, while IEEE 802.1X port-based access control and MAC address filtering enforce network perimeter security. The switch maintains an 8,000-entry MAC address table, supports IGMP snooping for multicast efficiency, and includes broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast storm control. Management occurs via intuitive web-based GUI or command-line interface (CLI). With internal AC power and straightforward deployment, Cisco has optimized this platform for organizations seeking reliable, manageable switching without unnecessary complexity.

Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

• Branch office and remote site LAN aggregation with redundant uplinks via SFP combo ports
• Access-layer switching for mid-sized campuses requiring VLAN segmentation and QoS policies
• Departmental switching with 802.1X authentication and MAC filtering for controlled network access
• Multicast-heavy environments leveraging IGMP snooping and storm control for stream stability
• Rack-mounted core consolidation in 1U cabinets with managed Layer 2 redundancy protocols

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