Cisco SM-ES2-16-P 16-Port POE+ Capable Layer 2/3 LAN SMES216P

Description:

The Cisco SM-ES2-16-P EtherSwitch service module is used in Cisco Integrated Services Router platforms to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with Power over Ethernet connectivity for branch network environments. Commonly installed in enterprise branch routers, network closets, and distributed office locations where integrated switching and routing capabilities are required within a single platform. Network administrators and system integrators use this module for network expansion, PoE device connectivity, and replacement of legacy router switching modules.

Applications:

The Cisco SM-ES2-16-P service module is commonly deployed in enterprise branch office networks where integrated switching and routing capabilities are required within Cisco ISR platforms. It is used in corporate offices, retail locations, financial institutions, and healthcare facilities to connect workstations, IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance devices while enabling centralized routing, VLAN segmentation, and secure network management through the router infrastructure.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: SM-ES2-16-P
• Product Type: EtherSwitch Service Module
• Total Ports: 16 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Switching Capability: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching support
• Integration: Designed for Cisco Integrated Services Routers
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
• Management Interfaces: Cisco IOS CLI management through router
• Features: QoS, link aggregation, port security, traffic management
• Security Features: 802.1X authentication, access control lists
• Form Factor: Router service module expansion card
• Installation: Internal module installed in Cisco ISR service module slot

Common Replacements:

• Cisco SM-ES3-24-P EtherSwitch Service Module
• Cisco NIM-ES2-16-P EtherSwitch Network Interface Module
• Cisco NIM-ES2-8-P EtherSwitch Network Interface Module