Sophos Switches for Seamless Network Security
BY MARYAM AHTASHAM
A network switch is a crucial part of your computer’s communication. It acts like a traffic controller for data passing to and from your device. It connects devices, intelligently navigates data to where it's needed, prevents congestion and facilitates seamless communication. It works like an organizer to ensure computers talk to each other without any delay and confusion.
Switches work by examining data frames from connected devices, identifying the source and destination MAC Address. It maintains a table mapping MAC addresses to specific ports that enables efficient routing. When a data frame arrives, the switch will refer to its table, if the address is known only then will its direct data to the relevant port, reducing unnecessary traffic. Combining this method with individual collision domains for each port, a network switch enhances efficiency by minimizing collisions and optimizing dataflow. This results in a smoother and faster communication process within a local network.
Sophos Switches
Sophos Switches are cutting-edge networking solutions, providing unparalleled security and connectivity. They offer advanced threat protection and user-friendly management, and essential features like VLAN support and deep packet inspection. With these features, Sophos switches elevate network performance while protecting against evolving cybersecurity threats.
Sophos offers two series in their model ranges:
- A 100 series, which offers GE Ethernet ports plus SFP or SFP+
A 200 series equipped with 2.5 GE ports plus SFP+
Their 100 and 200 series are further subdivided into 8, 24 and 48 port switches. Let's see a breakdown of their hardware and software features.
Sophos 100 Series Switches
Model | Form Factor | Ports | PoE Support | PoE Budget | Supported PoE Standard |
CS101-8 | Desktop | 8 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 2 SFP 1G + 2 SFP+ 1G/10G | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
CS101-8FP | Desktop | 8 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 2 SFP 1G + 2 SFP+ 1G/10G | 110W budget | 802.3af/802.3at | 7 (15.4W)/3 (30W) |
CS110-24 | 1U Rackmount | 24 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 4 SFP+ 1G/10G | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
CS110-24FP | 1U Rackmount | 24 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 4 SFP+ 1G/10G | 410W budget | 802.3af/802.3at | 24 (15.4W)/13 (30W) |
CS110-48 | 1U Rackmount | 48 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 4 SFP+ 1G/10G | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
CS110-48P | 1U Rackmount | 48 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 4 SFP+ 1G/10G | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Sophos 200 Series Switches
Model | Form Factor | Ports | PoE Support | PoE Budget | Supported PoE Standard |
CS201-8 | Desktop | 8 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 2 SFP+ 1G/10G | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
CS201-8FP | Desktop | 8 GE (10/100/1000BASE-T) + 2 SFP+ 1G/10G | 110W budget | 802.3af/802.3at | 7 (15.4W)/3 (30W) |
Why does your business need Sophos Network Switch?
The Sophos Switch Series ensures safe and scalable Ethernet access for both wired and wireless devices, giving you complete control over your LAN connectivity. Lets walkthrough some of its key features:
Seamless Integration
Sophos Switches seamlessly integrate with existing Sophos solutions. This integration eliminates all risks related to multi-vendor deployments.
Effortless Setup and Deployment
These switches are straightforward and easy to deploy. All it takes is enter your switches serial number and click the register, on Sophos Central. This starts the onboarding process that ensures your switches are up and running quickly without the need for extensive technical expertise.
Lan Connectivity and Versatility for Various Organizations
The Sophos Switch series offers a robust Lan connectivity (available in 8, 24 and 48 port configurations) that caters to all your diverse requirements. From remote to home offices, small or medium sized businesses, retail outlets or branch offices, the switch range offers many sizes to suit connectivity needs of varying organizations.
How to determine which switch is best for your needs?
While looking for a network switch, you need to consider factors such as required port count for your devices, desired bandwidth and speed, and the decision between managed and unmanaged options based on your network's complexity. You also need to evaluate your need for Power over Ethernet (PoE) for devices like cameras and Layer 2 or Layer 3 functionality whilst considering VLAN support and Quality of Service features. Make sure you check for scalability and budget and opt for reputable brands such as Sophos.
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