Cisco Catalyst Edge SM C-SM-40P8M2X 40-Port 1G 8-Port 2.5G | Enterprise — C-SM-40P8M2X

Consolidate access-layer connectivity with a Cisco Catalyst Edge module built for high-density mixed-speed deployment. With 40 1G ports and 8 2.5G mGigabit ports, it gives infrastructure teams a compact way to support standard endpoints alongside newer devices that need more than 1 GbE. This kind of port mix matters in real networks. It helps you serve legacy desktops, phones, printers, wireless access points, and higher-bandwidth clients from the same edge architecture without forcing a full refresh. The result is simpler port planning, better use of switch capacity, and fewer compromises when endpoint requirements vary across the floor. For organizations standardizing on Cisco access infrastructure, this module is built to fit environments where density, speed tiers, and operational consistency all matter. It supports a cleaner edge design than piecing together multiple lower-capacity devices, and it gives procurement teams a more deliberate way to buy for current demand while accommodating near-term growth. Ideal For Support office floors with a mix of 1G endpoints and 2.5G access devices Connect wireless access points that need multigigabit uplink capacity Consolidate access switching in campus edge closets Standardize port density for mixed legacy and modern client deployments Why This Product 1 Combines 1G and 2.5G access in one module 2 Offers 48 total ports for higher edge density 3 Supports modern endpoints without abandoning legacy devices 4 Fits Cisco-based access-layer standardization