Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK is now in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 70,000 for a brand new and sealed unit with eight Gigabit PoE+ ports. The Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK shares a 120W power budget across those eight ports and adds two combo uplinks that take either copper or SFP fibre. It is a fully managed switch, so you control VLANs, security and power on each port rather than simply plugging devices in. Collect the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for small offices that run cameras, desk phones and ceiling access points from one cupboard, the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK removes the tangle of power adapters behind each device. Clinic managers, law firm administrators, hotel IT staff and retail managers use it to place CCTV, staff PCs and guest Wi-Fi on separate networks. That separation matters when a Lipa na M-Pesa till or card terminal shares a building with public Wi-Fi. The fanless body makes no sound, so the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK can sit under a reception desk instead of needing a dedicated server room.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops offer unmanaged PoE switches with no view of what each port is doing, Mascom International supplies a switch that reports power draw, errors and traffic per port. The Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK also adds static routing and IPv6 support that budget alternatives leave out. Network installers serving offices from Upper Hill to Industrial Area tell us the web interface lets them finish a camera and phone rollout in a single visit. Walk in to Kimathi Street to see the unit, or order by WhatsApp for same-day delivery within Nairobi and its environs.
Common Questions About the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK
Can the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK power eight IP cameras at the same time?
Yes, the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK powers all eight ports together from a shared 120W PoE budget. That averages 15W per port, enough for most fixed dome and bullet IP cameras. PoE+ allows up to 30W on any single port, so a pan-tilt-zoom camera or ceiling access point can take a larger share. If each camera draws 10W, eight cameras use 80W and leave 40W spare. One cable per camera carries both video and power, so no wall socket is needed at the mounting point.
Is the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK worth KSh 70,000 over an unmanaged PoE switch?
It earns its price once the network carries cameras, payment terminals or more than one group of users. An unmanaged PoE switch only passes traffic and power, with no way to see which port is failing or to keep guests away from staff devices. The Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK adds VLANs, 802.1X login control, per-port power monitoring and remote management. Spread over three years of service, the price works out to roughly KSh 64 per day for a switch you can diagnose without opening the cabinet.
How does the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK compare with a TP-Link Omada PoE switch?
TP-Link Omada switches usually cost less, while the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK offers deeper routing, formal IPv6 certification and Cisco-style management. It handles up to 990 static routes and 128 IP interfaces, carries USGv6 and IPv6 Gold certification, and gives Cisco-trained engineers the command-line interface they already know. Omada suits a site already built around an Omada controller and matching access points. Choose this Cisco when your installer works mainly on Cisco gear, or when you plan to manage several sites through Cisco Business Dashboard.
What happens to the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK during a KPLC power cut?
Without backup power, the switch and every camera, phone and access point it feeds go dark together. Because one cable powers each device, a single UPS behind the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK keeps the whole chain running through a KPLC outage. Cisco's figures put its draw at about 17W with no PoE load and around 148W with all eight ports fully loaded. Size the UPS for at least 150W of continuous output. Mascom International stocks UPS units and can match one to your device count.
Does the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK plug straight into a Kenyan wall socket?
Yes. The -UK suffix means this unit ships with a UK-style power cord, and Kenya uses the same three-pin Type G socket. You need no travel adapter, which matters because loose adapters are a frequent source of intermittent outages inside equipment cabinets. The internal power supply accepts 100-240V at 50-60 Hz, covering Kenya's 240V, 50 Hz mains. Other regional versions of this switch carry different cords, so check the suffix when comparing prices from online sellers.
Can I keep guest Wi-Fi, CCTV and staff computers apart on the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK?
Yes, the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK supports up to 4,094 VLANs, so each group of devices gets its own isolated network on the same hardware. A typical small hotel or clinic uses three: one for CCTV, one for staff PCs and printers, and one for guests. Static routing on the switch then lets only approved traffic cross between them, such as a manager's laptop viewing camera footage. Access control lists add a second barrier, stopping guest phones from ever reaching the video recorder.
Will the fanless CBS350-8FP-2G-UK cope with heat and dust in a Mombasa equipment cupboard?
Yes, within its rating: the CBS350-8FP-2G-UK operates from -5 to 50°C, which covers a closed cupboard on a hot Mombasa afternoon. With no fan, there is no intake pulling dust and humid air across the circuit boards, a common weak point in fan-cooled switches. Leave a few centimetres of clear space around the metal casing so heat can escape. Cisco rates the model at 1,786,412 hours mean time between failures at 25°C, a strong signal of component quality.
Who should buy the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you run five to eight powered devices in one office, shop or clinic and want control over every port. It suits accountants' offices, pharmacies, boutique hotels and schools adding CCTV. Skip it if you need more than eight powered ports or 10-gigabit uplinks; the Catalyst C1300-24P-4X, also available at Mascom International, fits that larger build. Skip it too for a home with two cameras, where a basic unmanaged PoE switch costs far less and needs no configuration at all.
How hard is the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK to set up without an IT department?
Basic setup takes one browser session, because the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK runs a web interface with no software to install. Connect a laptop, log in and set an admin password; the switch already passes traffic with PoE active on every port from the factory. VLANs and security rules come next, through guided menus. Larger estates can add Cisco Business Dashboard to manage several switches from one screen. Engineers who prefer typed commands also get a full command-line interface and SNMP monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Port Layout and PoE+ Power Delivery
- Eight 10/100/1000 copper ports, each running at full Gigabit speed for PCs, printers, cameras and access points.
- All eight ports support PoE+, supplying up to 30W on a single port over one standard network cable.
- Total PoE budget of 120W, averaging 15W per port when all eight powered devices draw at once.
- Two combo uplinks accept either a copper Gigabit cable or an SFP fibre module, whichever reaches your router.
- Fibre through an SFP slot links floors or buildings beyond the 100-metre copper limit, useful for compounds and warehouses.
- Ten usable ports in total, so eight powered devices plus two uplinks fit without buying a second switch.
Switching Performance and Throughput
- Switching capacity of 20.0 Gbps, enough for all ten ports to send and receive at full Gigabit speed together.
- Forwarding rate of 14.88 million packets per second, so bursts of camera and phone traffic do not queue.
- A 1.5 MB packet buffer absorbs short spikes when several cameras upload footage to the recorder at once.
- MAC address table holds 16K entries, far more than a small office network will ever need to track.
- Jumbo frames up to 9K bytes cut overhead on large file transfers to a NAS or backup server.
- An 800 MHz ARM processor with 512 MB DRAM and 256 MB flash keeps the management pages responsive.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Features
- Up to 4,094 VLANs let you split CCTV, staff PCs, guest Wi-Fi and payment terminals into separate networks.
- Up to 990 static routes allow the switch to move traffic between VLANs without loading the main router.
- Up to 128 IP interfaces, so each VLAN can hold its own gateway address directly on the switch.
- IPv6 dual stack with USGv6 and IPv6 Gold certification, ready for internet providers shifting customers to IPv6 addressing.
- Quality of Service settings give voice and video priority, so phone calls stay clear while backups run.
Security Features and Access Control
- IEEE 802.1X port authentication stops an unknown laptop plugged into a spare wall point from joining the network.
- DHCP snooping blocks a rogue home router, connected by mistake, from handing out wrong addresses to office machines.
- Dynamic ARP Inspection and IP Source Guard prevent address spoofing used to intercept traffic on shared office networks.
- Access control lists decide exactly which devices may reach the CCTV recorder or the accounts server.
- SSH and SSL encrypt every management session, so switch passwords never cross the network in plain text.
Management and Monitoring Options
- Browser-based web interface handles setup, VLANs and PoE settings with nothing to install on your laptop.
- A full command-line interface suits engineers who prefer scripted, repeatable configuration over clicking through menus.
- SNMP v1, v2c and v3 send port status and error counts into monitoring tools such as Zabbix or PRTG.
- Cisco Business Dashboard support, with an embedded probe, lets one screen oversee several Cisco Business switches together.
- Per-port PoE readings show how many watts each camera or access point draws, which simplifies fault tracing.
Build, Cooling and Power Input
- Fanless design produces no noise at all, so the switch can sit in a reception area or meeting room.
- No fan also means no air intake drawing dust inside, a frequent cause of failure in hot equipment cupboards.
- Operating range of -5 to 50°C covers a closed cabinet through the hottest part of a working afternoon.
- Internal universal power supply accepts 100-240V at 50-60 Hz, so there is no external power brick to misplace.
- Measures 268 x 272 x 44 mm and weighs 2.59 kg, sized for a desk, shelf or standard equipment rack.
- Power draw sits near 17W with no PoE load and rises to around 148W with every port fully loaded.
Package Contents
Mascom International supplies the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK in its factory carton, with the parts needed for desk or rack installation:
- Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK switch
- Power cord with UK three-pin plug
- Rack mounting hardware
- Quick start guide and compliance documentation
SFP fibre modules and network patch cables are sold separately, so plan for them if your uplink runs over fibre or you are cabling new camera points.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles every claim directly, assessing the unit and arranging repair or replacement. Bring your purchase receipt when lodging a claim so the serial number on the switch can be matched to your order.
Buying the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK from Mascom International
Mascom International keeps the Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Drop in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to inspect the ports, check the power cord and confirm the serial label before you pay. The switch comes in one standard factory finish.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 Kenyan counties, so you inspect the switch and pay only when it lands. Offices in Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The Cisco CBS350-8FP-2G-UK comes with the 12-month warranty set out above.
Installers, office managers and IT contractors across Kenya rely on Mascom International for genuine networking hardware, clear pricing and after-sales help from a store they can actually visit.
