End of Cisco CBS250 and CBS350 Series: Next-Generation Catalyst 1200 and 1300 Series
Cisco Business 250 (CBS250) and Cisco Business 350 (CBS350) series of network switches, which serve as networking services to small businesses, will no longer be sold and these products will be out of service. This statement was made recently by Cisco. These developments are of course a sign of the transition to a new product. In fact, the new generation Catalyst 1200 and Catalyst 1300 series network switches, which were launched as a more ideal option, stand out as suitable options for the transition to new technology.
The End of an Era: CBS250 and CBS350 Series
April 20, 2024 was announced as the end of sales date for certain models of the CBS250 and CBS350 Series, which will now be completely old tech. After this date, technical support will gradually end and sales of models belonging to this series will be stopped.
So what awaits us with this transition? In fact, every revolution and transition has its pains, but this is not the case for the innovations brought in the world of technology. The new series launched on the market offer much more advanced, high-tech, effective solutions for businesses of the same size. Let's take a look at this new series and its prominent features:
Catalyst 1200
Reliability, security, and affordability continue to be top of mind, while ongoing management and operations add complexity that takes time and resources.The Cisco Catalyst™ 1200 Series Switches are affordable smart switches designed and built for small and medium-sized businesses. [https://www.cisco.com]
This ambitious series from Cisco stands out because it is a price/performance product. The important features of this series are as follows:
- Dynamic Structure: Gigabit Ethernet connection from 8 to 48 ports, GE or 10-GE uplinks and PoE+ support.
- Compatible with existing wireless voice, video and other data devices with plug-and-play ease of use
- Protecting data and preventing unauthorized access with built-in security features
Figure 1: Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series
Catalyst 1300
This series stands out as a suitable option for small and medium-sized businesses with its advanced management features and ease of access. We can list these features as follows.
- Easy Management: Simple installation and management with Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile application support.
- Advanced Security: Ensures network protection with traffic management and advanced security features.
- Contemporary Design: With a seamless and compact design, it adds an ideal space-saving option for small businesses, offices and learning spaces.
Product Transition Table
The table below shows the Catalyst 1200 and 1300 series models that replace the CBS250 and CBS350 series models:
|
Obsolete Model |
New Model |
|
CBS250-16P-2G |
C1200-16P-2G |
|
CBS250-24P-4G |
C1200-24P-4G |
|
CBS350-12XS |
C1300-12XS |
|
CBS350-24T-4G |
C1300-24T-4G |
Remember the CBS250 and CBS350 series are candidate to be discontinued by Cisco after October 2023. So, businesses would get more flexible and modern solutions with these two series, which are available in switch category. These new series will help speed up the process of digital transformation with state of the art security, easy management and energy efficiency.
