Cisco SG110-24 24-Port Gigabit with 2 Mini-GBIC Ports Switch: Reliable, Cost-Effective, and Plug-and-Play Networking for Kenya’s Small Businesses

The Cisco SG110-24 24-Port Gigabit with 2 Mini-GBIC Ports Switch, part of Cisco’s Small Business 110 Series, is a reliable, cost-effective, and user-friendly unmanaged switch designed to deliver high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for small businesses, home offices, and workgroups across Kenya’s vibrant digital landscape. Equipped with 24 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports and two combo Mini-GBIC (SFP) ports (shared with ports 23 and 24), this switch offers plug-and-play simplicity, requiring no configuration or IT expertise, making it ideal for Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), retail environments, educational institutions, and tech-savvy households in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, or rural areas like Eldoret or Kitui. Exclusively available through ISP Billing System Kenya, the SG110-24 combines Cisco’s renowned reliability, energy efficiency, and expandability to support bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, cloud-based services, VoIP, and IP surveillance, empowering Kenya’s businesses to drive digital transformation with minimal complexity.

Designed with a compact, rack-mountable metal enclosure (441 x 201 x 44.5 mm, 1.78 kg) and a fanless design, the SG110-24 ensures silent operation, making it perfect for noise-sensitive environments like offices, classrooms, or retail stores in Mombasa or Kisumu. Its internal power supply and included mounting kit enable flexible deployment in desktop or rack-mounted setups, catering to Kenya’s diverse IT environments. The switch incorporates advanced features like Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing critical traffic, loop detection to prevent network disruptions, and cable diagnostics for troubleshooting, all while maintaining ease of use for non-technical users. With a switching capacity of 48 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 35.7 Mpps, it delivers wire-speed performance for large file transfers and high-speed applications. User reviews praise its ease of setup and reliable performance, though some note that using both SFP ports reduces available Ethernet ports to 22. ISP Billing System Kenya provides authentic Cisco products, fast delivery across urban and rural regions (often same-day in Nairobi), and exceptional support, including replacements for faulty units, making it the go-to choice for Kenya’s businesses.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, the SG110-24 optimizes power usage (down to 13.27W in idle mode), reducing operational costs in Kenya’s resource-conscious environments. Its Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 524,296 hours and limited lifetime warranty with Next-Business-Day (NBD) advance replacement provide long-term reliability and peace of mind. Compatible with networks like Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom Kenya, the SG110-24 simplifies network deployment, enabling Kenya’s SMEs, startups, and home offices to focus on growth. Order the Cisco SG110-24 24-Port Gigabit with 2 Mini-GBIC Ports Switch from ISP Billing System Kenya today to build a high-performance network tailored to Kenya’s modern connectivity demands.

Key Features

This section explores the standout features of the Cisco SG110-24, detailing how each enhances performance, reliability, and suitability for Kenya’s diverse networking environments.

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Features 24 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, delivering high-speed connectivity for devices like computers, IP phones, and wireless access points, supporting applications like video conferencing, cloud computing, and IP surveillance in Kenya’s SMEs.

• Two Combo Mini-GBIC (SFP) Ports: Includes two 1G SFP ports (shared with ports 23 and 24) for fiber-optic connectivity, enabling long-distance links or high-speed uplinks, ideal for Kenya’s campus networks or data centers in Nairobi or Kisumu.

• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Requires no configuration or software installation, with automatic speed and duplex detection, enabling non-technical users in Kenya’s small businesses or home offices to set up networks effortlessly.

• Fanless, Silent Operation: Fanless design ensures noiseless performance, ideal for noise-sensitive environments like classrooms, retail stores, or offices in Mombasa or Kisumu, providing a distraction-free workspace.

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az): Reduces power consumption to 13.27W in idle mode, lowering costs for Kenya’s eco-conscious businesses and contributing to environmental sustainability.

• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical traffic (e.g., VoIP or video streaming) using IEEE 802.1p and DSCP, ensuring smooth performance for time-sensitive applications in Kenya’s offices or schools.

• Loop Detection and Cable Diagnostics: Automatically detects network loops to prevent disruptions and provides cable diagnostics to identify wiring issues, simplifying troubleshooting for Kenya’s IT teams or non-technical users.

• Durable and Flexible Design: Features a robust metal enclosure with rack-mountable or desktop options, ensuring durability and easy deployment in Kenya’s humid coastal or dusty inland regions like Kitui.

• Jumbo Frame Support: Supports jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, improving efficiency for large file transfers in applications like video editing or server backups in Kenya’s creative and IT sectors.

• High Reliability: Boasts an MTBF of 524,296 hours, backed by a limited lifetime warranty with NBD advance replacement, ensuring long-term performance for Kenya’s businesses.

Technical Specifications

This section provides a detailed technical overview of the Cisco SG110-24, outlining its hardware, connectivity, and capabilities.

These specifications ensure the SG110-24 meets global and Kenyan standards for performance, reliability, and sustainability, making it suitable for Kenya’s diverse indoor networking environments, with ISP Billing System Kenya providing trusted support.

Why You Should Choose This System

This section highlights the compelling reasons to select the Cisco SG110-24, emphasizing its performance, simplicity, and alignment with Kenya’s networking needs.

The Cisco SG110-24 is a transformative solution for Kenya’s SMEs, offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two combo SFP ports for high-speed, reliable connectivity to devices like computers, IP phones, and wireless access points, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, cloud computing, and IP surveillance. Its plug-and-play design eliminates the need for configuration or firmware updates, making it ideal for non-technical users in small offices, retail stores in Mombasa, or home offices in Eldoret or Kitui. Quality of Service (QoS) prioritizes voice and video traffic, ensuring seamless performance, while loop detection and cable diagnostics reduce downtime, critical for businesses with limited IT resources. User reviews highlight its ability to handle large file transfers efficiently, with one noting near-full Gigabit utilization during a 10.1GB transfer.

The fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for noise-sensitive environments like classrooms or retail spaces in Kisumu, while IEEE 802.3az compliance reduces power consumption to 13.27W in idle mode, lowering costs in Kenya’s eco-conscious settings. The robust metal enclosure and MTBF of 524,296 hours guarantee long-term reliability, backed by a limited lifetime warranty with NBD advance replacement. Compatible with networks like Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom Kenya, users praise its reliability and ease of setup, though some note that using both SFP ports reduces Ethernet port availability. ISP Billing System Kenya offers authentic Cisco products, fast delivery (often same-day in Nairobi), and exceptional support, including replacements for faulty units, making the SG110-24 the go-to choice for building robust networks that drive Kenya’s digital transformation.

Watch the System in Action

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This section provides a visual demonstration of the SG110-24’s installation, plug-and-play simplicity, and performance, highlighting its suitability for Kenya’s small businesses and home offices, including its SFP port capabilities.

Ideal For

This section identifies the target users and scenarios where the Cisco SG110-24 excels, emphasizing its versatility across Kenya’s networking landscape.

• Small Businesses: Perfect for offices or retail in Nairobi or Mombasa, connecting up to 24 devices like PCs, printers, and IP phones with Gigabit Ethernet for seamless operations.

• Home Offices: Ideal for remote workers or tech-savvy households in Eldoret, supporting bandwidth-intensive tasks like video conferencing and cloud services with minimal setup.

• Educational Institutions: Supports classroom networks for e-learning or administrative tasks in Kisumu, with silent operation and SFP flexibility for campus connectivity.

• Retail Environments: Enables connectivity for point-of-sale systems, IP cameras, or wireless access points in shops or cafes, with a rack-mountable design for flexible setups in Kenya’s retail sector.

• Workgroups and Startups: Provides cost-effective, high-speed networking with SFP uplink options for small teams or startups in Kenya’s urban and rural areas, offering enterprise-grade performance without IT expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This section addresses common queries to provide clarity and build buyer confidence, covering functionality, compatibility, and applications.

Q: Does the Cisco SG110-24 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, it does not support PoE. For PoE functionality, consider the Cisco SG110-24HP, which offers 100W PoE across 12 ports. ISP Billing System Kenya can recommend PoE models.

Q: Are the SFP ports independent or shared with Ethernet ports?
The two 1G SFP ports are combo ports, shared with Ethernet ports 23 and 24. Using an SFP port disables the corresponding Ethernet port, reducing available Ethernet ports to 22 when both SFP ports are used.

Q: Is configuration required for setup?
No, as an unmanaged switch, the SG110-24 is plug-and-play with automatic speed and duplex detection, ideal for non-technical users in Kenya’s small businesses or homes.

Q: Is it suitable for Kenya’s climate?
Yes, it operates from 0°C to 40°C and 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity, ensuring reliability in Kenya’s humid coastal or dusty inland environments with a durable metal enclosure.

Q: Can it handle high-bandwidth applications like video streaming?
Yes, with a 48 Gbps switching capacity and 35.7 Mpps forwarding rate, it supports high-bandwidth applications like 4K video streaming, VoIP, and IP surveillance, ideal for Kenya’s SMEs.

Q: Is it compatible with non-Cisco devices?
Yes, adhering to IEEE 802.3 standards, it works with devices from TP-Link, Ubiquiti, or D-Link, ensuring versatility for Kenya’s mixed-device networks.

Q: What is the benefit of the fanless design?
The fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for noise-sensitive environments like classrooms in Mombasa, while reducing power consumption and maintenance needs.

Q: Can it support jumbo frames for large data transfers?
Yes, it supports jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, improving efficiency for large file transfers in applications like video editing or server backups in Kenya’s creative and IT sectors.

Q: How does QoS improve network performance?
QoS prioritizes critical traffic like VoIP or video streaming using IEEE 802.1p and DSCP, ensuring low latency and smooth performance for time-sensitive applications in Kenya’s businesses.

Q: Are Cisco switches compatible with fiber internet?
Yes, when connected through a fiber modem or router, or via its SFP ports for direct fiber uplinks, the SG110-24 supports Ethernet-based LAN devices, compatible with Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom Kenya networks.

Q: Can it operate with mixed-speed devices?
Yes, it supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps devices in the same network with automatic speed detection, ensuring compatibility with older and newer devices in Kenya’s diverse IT setups.

The Cisco SG110-24 24-Port Gigabit with 2 Mini-GBIC Ports Switch is a reliable, cost-effective solution for Kenya’s SMEs, home offices, retail environments, educational institutions, and workgroups, delivering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two combo SFP ports for high-speed, plug-and-play connectivity. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for noise-sensitive environments in Nairobi, Mombasa, or Eldoret, while IEEE 802.3az compliance reduces power consumption to 13.27W in idle mode, lowering costs in resource-conscious settings. Supporting video conferencing, cloud services, and IP surveillance, its QoS, loop detection, and cable diagnostics ensure smooth performance. With a durable metal enclosure, MTBF of 524,296 hours, and limited lifetime warranty with NBD replacement, it guarantees long-term reliability. ISP Billing System Kenya offers authentic Cisco products, fast delivery (often same-day in Nairobi), and exceptional support, including replacements for faulty units. Buy now to build a high-performance network tailored to Kenya’s modern connectivity demands.