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Silver rackmount switch, eight RJ45 ports plus four SFP cages, two smart fans, on/off button, 44 mm high

Sophos

Sophos C28CTCHUS CS210-8FP 8-port 2.5G/10G managed network switch

SKU CH-ZQ1C-KHYMN MPN C28CTCHUS

An 8-port managed switch with 2.5G and 10G uplinks, 240 W PoE budget, and 256 simultaneous VLANs for branch or SMB networks

  • Switch Typemanaged
  • FormatRackmount
  • StandardsIEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.1w IEEE 802.1s IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.3ad
  • Primary Ports8 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
  • Primary Port Speed10/100/1000Mbps + 10 Gbps
  • VLAN SupportSupport for up to 256 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4096 VLAN

Version Stand Alone

  • Power up to eight PoE devices with 240 W budget
  • Connect via eight 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • Manage VLANs, LACP and security policies through Sophos Central
  • Rack-mountable 1U chassis with smart fans for quiet operation
  • Layer 2 switching with IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad and 802.1x support

Managed 8-port 2.5G/10G PoE switch

The Sophos CS210-8FP is a rackmount Layer 2 managed switch with eight RJ45 ports supporting speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and four SFP+ uplink ports for 10 Gbps fibre or copper modules. It delivers a 240 W PoE budget across all eight ports under the 802.3af/at standards. Two smart fans provide cooling and an external DC adapter handles 100-240 VAC input.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This switch fits branch offices, retail sites and SMB networks that need multi-gigabit access, PoE for access points or cameras, and centralised management through Sophos Central. It supports up to 256 simultaneous VLANs and 10G uplinks for aggregation. Buyers who need Layer 3 routing, a higher PoE budget for many 60 W devices, or a fanless design should consider other options.

The spec that decides fit

The 240 W PoE budget determines how many powered devices you can attach: it supports eight devices at 15.4 W, eight at 30 W, or only four at 60 W. If your deployment requires more simultaneous high-power endpoints, this budget will be the limiting factor.

Highlights

  • Power up to eight PoE devices with 240 W budget
  • Connect via eight 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • Manage VLANs, LACP and security policies through Sophos Central
  • Rack-mountable 1U chassis with smart fans for quiet operation
  • Layer 2 switching with IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad and 802.1x support

Specifications

BrandSophos
SeriesCS210
ModelCS210-8FP
Part NumberC28CTCHUS
Switch Typemanaged
FormatRackmount
StandardsIEEE 802.1D
IEEE 802.1w
IEEE 802.1s
IEEE 802.1Q
IEEE 802.3ad
IEEE 802.1AX
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3z
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3bz
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.1ab
IEEE 802.1p
Primary Ports8 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
Primary Port Speed10/100/1000Mbps + 10 Gbps
VLAN SupportSupport for up to 256 VLANs
simultaneously
(out of 4096 VLAN IDs)
PoEYes
Layer2
Module Support1000Base-SX/LX, Copper RJ45
(1000Base-X), DAC (5M Max)
10GBase-SR/LR Transceiver, DAC (5M Max)
Fan2 x Smart fan
ButtonOn/Off Switch
PoE Ports1 to 8
PoE Power BudgetPower Budget: 240W
PoE Standard: 802.3af/802.3at
Max. PoE Devices: 8 (15.4W)/8 (30W)/4 (60W)
PowerExternal DC Adapter
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 12A
12V/8.3A;-54V/14.8A
Max Power ConsumptionIdle Power (Typical) 32.00 / 109BTU/hr
Max. Power (Typical) 885.00W / 3018BTU/hr
Dimensions310 mm x 440 mm x 44 mm
Weight2.34 kg
Temperature0°C – 40°C
Humidity10% to 90% RH (Non-Condensing)
FeaturesSwitching Capacity (Gbps): 120
MAC Address Table: 8K
Packet Buffer Memory: 512KB
Memory: 512 MB
Flash Memory: NOR 16 MB & NAND 128 MB
Shipping weight3.13 kg
Package size394 × 310 × 104 mm

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Questions about this item

Do I need SFP+ transceivers to use the four 10 Gbps uplink ports?

Yes, the four SFP+ ports require compatible 10GBase-SR/LR transceivers or DAC cables up to 5 m; they are not populated out of the box.

Will my existing 1 Gbps RJ45 devices run at full speed on the eight 2.5GBase-T ports?

The RJ45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 Mbps, so 1 Gbps devices operate at their rated speed while leaving 2.5 Gbps headroom for newer clients.

How can I verify the 240 W PoE budget is actually powering my eight access points?

Check the per-port PoE status in the management interface; it shows real-time draw per port and confirms the total stays within the 240 W budget.

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