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DescriptionIntroducing the Sophos Switch Series 1000, the new standard for high-performance, scalable, and secure enterprise networking. Designed for demanding campus networks and data center aggregation, the 1000 Series provides robust Layer 3 routing, physical stacking, and high-speed 10G and 40G uplinks, all managed from the unified Sophos Central console. This series is the logical next step for organizations that have outgrown basic Layer 2 switching and require a resilient, high-bandwidth network core that integrates seamlessly with their Sophos XGS Firewalls. |
Key Features
- High-Performance Layer 3: Full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including static, dynamic (OSPF), and policy-based routing.
- Flexible Stacking: Physically stack up to 8 switches for simplified management and high availability.
- High-Speed Uplinks: Features 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth aggregation and data center connectivity.
- Advanced PoE: Delivers 802.3bt (90W) PoE, ideal for powering high-performance AP6 access points, PTZ cameras, and other demanding devices.
- Cloud-Managed: Configure, monitor, and manage your entire enterprise network from the Sophos Central dashboard.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Sophos Gold Partner - Middle East & Africa | Authorised Partner - North America: We supply all Sophos hardware and licenses.
- ✔ Expert Network Design: Our certified engineers can help you design a high-speed, scalable network with the 1000 Series.
- ✔ Guaranteed Authentic Hardware: Get official Sophos switches with a full warranty.
Sophos Switch Series 200 vs. Series 1000
The Series 200 is for Layer 2+ access, while the Series 1000 is a true Layer 3 switch for high-performance aggregation and core networking.
| Feature | Series 200 (Access) | Series 1000 (Core/Agg.) |
|---|---|---|
| Network Layer | Layer 2+ | Full Layer 3 |
| Routing | Static Routing | Static & Dynamic (OSPF) |
| Uplink Ports | 1G / 10G SFP+ | 10G SFP+ & 40G QSFP+ |
| Physical Stacking | ✗ | ✓ |
| PoE Standard | PoE+ (30W) | PoE++ (90W) |
| Best For | Network Edge / Access | Network Core / Aggregation |
FAQs for Sophos Switch Series 1000
Q: Is the 1000 Series managed in Sophos Central?
A: Yes. Like all Sophos switches, the 1000 Series is fully manageable from the Sophos Central cloud dashboard, allowing for zero-touch deployment and single-pane-of-glass management with your firewalls.
Q: What is a Layer 3 switch?
A: A Layer 3 switch can perform routing functions, just like a router. This allows it to route traffic between different VLANs or subnets without needing to send the traffic all the way to your main firewall, which is much faster and more efficient for a large network.
Q: What is physical stacking?
A: Physical stacking allows you to connect multiple switches (up to 8 in this series) with special cables so they act as one single, large switch. This simplifies management and provides high-speed, redundant connections between them.
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