Cisco Catalyst 1000 16-Port GE PoE Ext PS 2X | Enterprise Switch — CON-S2P-C10162EL

Keep branch and campus access networks stable with the Cisco Catalyst 1000 16-Port GE PoE Ext PS 2X. This platform is designed for organizations that need dependable wired connectivity at the edge, where uptime, power delivery, and straightforward administration matter more than feature bloat. With 16 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports, it supports phones, access points, cameras, and other powered endpoints from a single access layer. External power support helps fit the switch into environments with specific power planning requirements, while dual uplink capability gives network teams flexibility when connecting to upstream infrastructure. Cisco positions the Catalyst 1000 family for small and midsize deployments that still demand enterprise-grade behavior. That makes this model a strong fit for branch offices, retail locations, and remote sites where replacing failed access hardware quickly is costly and disruptive. It is the kind of switch you deploy when the network must stay predictable, not experimental. For procurement teams, the value is in reducing operational friction over the life of the deployment. For infrastructure teams, it is about getting a compact access switch that can support powered devices, simplify edge refreshes, and preserve consistency across distributed sites. Ideal For Branch office access switching for phones, laptops, and wireless access points Retail network edge for POS systems, cameras, and customer Wi-Fi Remote site closet deployments with centralized power planning Campus access-layer refresh where PoE and uplinks are required Why This Product 1 More suitable for powered edge devices than non-PoE access switches 2 Better fit for distributed sites than consumer-grade switching gear 3 Dual uplinks add upstream flexibility for access-layer designs 4 Cisco Catalyst 1000 positioning supports long-term enterprise deployment