Ease of use‎:‎ Cisco 100 Series switches work right out of the box‎,‎ with no software to install and nothing to configure‎.‎ Each switch port independently sets itself for the optimal speed and determines whether to run in half‎- or full‎-duplex mode automatically‎.‎ As a standards‎-based Cisco solution‎,‎ Cisco 100 Series switches are also designed to immediately accommodate all of the devices in your network‎,‎ including‎:‎

– Support for 10 megabits per second ‎(‎Mbps‎)‎‎,‎ 100 Mbps‎,‎ and up to 1 gigabit per second ‎(‎1000 Mbps‎)‎ devices in the same network

– Automatic cable detection‎,‎ so you don‎'‎t have to worry about using the wrong cable type

– Compatibility with network devices from other vendors

Simple setup‎:‎ Designed for small office spaces‎,‎ Cisco 100 Series switches are available in both compact desktop and rack‎-mount models‎.‎ The desktop models offer a wall‎-mount option for discreet mounting under a desk or on the wall of an office or conference room‎.‎

High performance‎:‎ Cisco 100 Series switches deliver the performance you need to run your business applications ‎- including bandwidth‎-intensive video services ‎- and avoid slow and sluggish networks‎.‎ It supports up Gigabit Ethernet speeds‎,‎ unlocking a new level of capacity and performance in your business network and letting you transfer large files in seconds‎.‎

Reduced energy costs‎:‎ Cisco 100 Series switches are designed to help conserve energy by optimizing power use without compromising performance‎,‎ which protects our environment and reduces your energy costs‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ they support the Energy Efficient Ethernet ‎(‎IEEE 802.3az‎)‎ standard‎,‎ which reduces energy consumption by monitoring the amount of traffic on an active link and putting the link into a sleep state during quiet periods‎.‎ Most of the switches have no fans‎,‎ so they run silently and unobtrusively while lowering energy costs‎.‎

Power‎-over‎-Ethernet‎:‎ Cisco 100 Series switches are available with PoE ports on both Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet models‎.‎ This capability simplifies the deployment of IP telephony‎,‎ wireless‎,‎ video surveillance‎,‎ and other solutions by allowing you to connect and power network endpoints over a single Ethernet cable‎.‎ With no need to install separate power supplies for IP phones or wireless access points‎,‎ you can take advantage of advanced communications technologies more quickly‎,‎ and at a lower cost‎.‎

Support for advanced technologies‎:‎ All switches include advanced Cisco traffic‎-handling features to keep your applications running at peak performance‎.‎ Integrated QoS intelligence on all models automatically prioritizes delay‎-sensitive services such as voice or video to improve your network‎'‎s performance‎.‎ Fast store‎-and‎-forward switching identifies damaged packets and prevents them from being passed on through the network‎.‎ All of these features run automatically‎,‎ with no management or configuration required‎.‎

Peace of mind‎:‎ Cisco 100 Series switches deliver the rock‎-solid reliability you expect from a Cisco switch‎.‎ The solution has been rigorously tested to ensure optimal uptime and performance‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ unlike the purchase of a consumer‎-grade product‎,‎ your investment in a Cisco Small Business network will grow with your business‎.‎