SF220-24-K9 - Cisco 24-Port 10/100 Smart Plus Switch

Cisco SF220-24-K9 24-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Smart Plus switch with 2 Gigabit RJ45/SFP combo uplinks, Layer 2 features, VLAN, ACL, and limited lifetime warranty.

The Cisco SF220-24-K9 is a member of the Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches, a line positioned between unmanaged smart switches and fully managed switches. It provides 24 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports plus two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45/SFP combo uplink ports for flexible copper or fiber connectivity. Designed for small and midsize business networks, it delivers Layer 2 switching, VLAN segmentation, access control lists, QoS, and link aggregation, combined with an intuitive web-based management interface. The switch supports energy-saving technologies such as Energy Efficient Ethernet and offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, making it a cost-effective solution for organizations needing dependable, secure network connectivity without the complexity or expense of a fully managed switch.

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Product Family: Cisco Small Business 220 Series
• Product Series: Cisco 220 Series Smart Plus Switches
• Model: SF220-24-K9
• Product Type: Layer 2 Smart Plus Managed Switch
• Ports: 24 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 x Gigabit RJ45/SFP combo ports
• Switching Capacity: 8.8 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 6.55 Mpps (64-byte packets)
• MAC Address Table: Up to 8,192 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 256 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q tag-based
• Spanning Tree: 802.1d STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP (16 instances)
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP, up to 8 groups, 8 ports per group
• Multicast: IGMP snooping, up to 256 multicast groups
• Discovery Protocol: LLDP and LLDP-MED
• RAM (Standard Memory): 128 MB
• Flash Memory: 32 MB
• Power Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz, internal power supply
• Power Consumption: 8.2 W (110V) / 9.2 W (220V)
• PoE Support: Not supported on this non-PoE model
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 44 x 201 mm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90%, noncondensing
• MTBF: 603,729 hours @ 50°C (fanless design)
• Certifications: UL 60950, CSA 22.2, CE mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, C-tick
• Security: ACL, SSH, SSL, RADIUS, TACACS+, port security
• Management: Web-based GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI, Telnet, RMON, DHCP
• Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

• 24 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports for desktop and device connectivity
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45/SFP combo uplink ports for flexible copper or fiber uplinks
• Layer 2 switching with VLAN, QoS, and Access Control List (ACL) support
• IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for uplink redundancy and bandwidth aggregation
• Rapid and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol support for loop prevention and fast convergence
• Auto Voice VLAN automatically prioritizes voice traffic for VoIP deployments
• IGMP snooping to limit multicast traffic to requesting devices only
• LLDP and LLDP-MED support for device discovery and configuration
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Energy Detect to reduce power consumption
• Simple browser-based configuration utility for easy setup and monitoring
• Enhanced security with SSH, SSL, RADIUS, and TACACS+ authentication
• Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty for long-term reliability

Designed to deliver secure, reliable Layer 2 connectivity for small business network infrastructures.

• Core or access-layer switching for small office and branch networks
• Connecting desktops, printers, and networked devices in SMB environments
• Building converged networks that support data and VoIP traffic together
• Segmenting departments or guest traffic using VLANs for improved security
• Aggregating uplinks with LACP for increased bandwidth to core switches or servers
• Deploying secure, ACL-protected network zones for sensitive business data
• Extending fiber connectivity via SFP uplinks to interconnect wiring closets

• Affordable managed-switch features
• Flexible Gigabit copper/fiber uplinks
• Simplified web-based management
• Enhanced network security controls
• Energy-efficient, low-power design
• Backed by lifetime hardware warranty

• Form Factor: Desktop or 1U rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 440 x 44 x 201 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Cooling: Fanless, passive cooling design

Per available Cisco documentation and reseller specification sheets, this product is compatible with:

• Cisco Small Business 220 Series switch family (SF220 and SG220 models)
• Standard SFP Gigabit Ethernet transceiver modules
• IEEE 802.3ad-compliant devices for link aggregation
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN-tagged network environments
• RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication servers
• Third-party and Cisco wireless access points on the same LAN
• IP telephony and VoIP endpoints using auto voice VLAN
• Standard rack-mount cabinets (1U) via included mounting kit

Note: The SF220-24-K9 has been officially discontinued by Cisco (last order date July 30, 2022); Cisco recommends newer Cisco Business 220 or CBS220 series switches as replacements.

• Cisco SF220-24-K9 switch unit
• AC power cord
• Rack-mounting hardware/kit
• Quick start guide
• Product documentation (PDF/CD-ROM, varies by reseller package)

Q: What is the Cisco SF220-24-K9?

A: It is a Layer 2 Smart Plus managed switch from the Cisco 220 Series, offering 24 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 Gigabit RJ45/SFP combo uplink ports for small business networks.

Q: Does the SF220-24-K9 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A: No, the SF220-24-K9 is a non-PoE model; the PoE variant with the same port count is the Cisco SF220-24P-K9, which includes a 180W PoE power budget.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this switch?

A: According to Cisco's official hardware specifications, the SF220-24-K9 has a switching capacity of 8.8 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 6.55 Mpps.

Q: Is the SF220-24-K9 still available for purchase from Cisco?

A: No. Cisco issued an official End-of-Sale and End-of-Life announcement, with the last day to order set for July 30, 2022; units are now only available through resellers or refurbished channels.

Q: What management options does the SF220-24-K9 support?

A: The switch supports an intuitive web-based GUI along with SNMP, CLI over Telnet, and RMON for monitoring and configuration.

Q: What warranty does Cisco provide for this switch?

A: The SF220-24-K9 comes with Cisco's Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, which includes return-to-factory replacement and a 90-day limited software warranty.

Q: How many VLANs and MAC addresses does the SF220-24-K9 support?

A: It supports up to 256 VLANs and a MAC address table capacity of up to 8,192 entries.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the SF220-24-K9?

A: Per Cisco's official specifications, the switch measures 440 x 44 x 201 mm and weighs 2.6 kg.