The Cisco Small Business SG500-28P is a high-performance, stackable managed switch designed to provide advanced capabilities and reliability for growing small and medium-sized businesses. It features 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, along with 4 Gigabit Ethernet SFP slots (two of which are combo ports), offering flexible high-speed connectivity and power for devices like IP phones, access points, and security cameras. With a substantial PoE budget of 180W, it can power numerous devices simultaneously. This switch is not only powerful but also intelligent, supporting Layer 3 static routing and dynamic routing (RIP) to segment networks and optimize traffic flow. It offers a comprehensive suite of features including Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic, robust security with ACLs and 802.1X port authentication, and is built for high availability with resilient stacking of up to four units. The SG500-28P has a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.67 Mpps, ensuring smooth and efficient data handling. Its 16,000-entry MAC address table and support for up to 4096 active VLANs provide ample capacity for a complex network. Management is made easy through a web-based UI, a command-line interface (CLI), or SNMP. The device is rack-mountable, features an internal power supply, and includes a fan for cooling.