I replaced a SG300-20 with this switch and it's a major step up in terms of reliability and stability from the earlier SG300 series. The software has been updated so the switch ui isn't quite the same, but the update is well worth having to relearn where a few things are / how things work. The command line interface remains largely unchanged, and that's a good thing (IMHO)
The hardware has been updated as well, with the old 9pin serial port being replaced with a standard-to-enterprise-cisco serial port with a jack type connector (cable included) and the switch feels (qualitatively only) faster (from a UI perspective). I am not a huge fan of having to always switch the UI from basic to advanced mode, it would be nice if that setting could be saved/remembered as a default (but in the end it's only a mouse click away) From a physical perspective, the switch itself physically feels more solidly built than the original SG300 series.
Rock solid reliability is still the hallmark of of Cisco switches, it's been up/running without any issues for as long as I've owned it. The same devices connected via the new switch consistently have higher transfer rates (the switch was the only thing that changed) than when connected to the SG300-20
All the core functionality you expect from a managed switch is present in spades, straight forward to configure and solid performance (things like link aggregation, vlans, trunking, layer 3 routing, etc, etc). The security pieces are a great addition and layer in easily and cleanly with minimal fuss. I am not a fan of the DHCP server implementation/performance, but it is functional and does the job, if in a somewhat lacking configuration flexibility manner.
I recommended the original SG300 series (based on having a SG300-20 and -10), and the upgrades to the SG350 series make it more solid and more worth a recommendation, particularly for the SG350-28.
NOTE: These switches have a lot of functionality that most non-enterprise users won't need and are priced accordingly, it's worth approaching the switch with that cost, complexity and feature set differential in mind :)
| Switch Type | Touch Switch |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 11.1 Pounds |
| Interface Type | PoE, RJ45 |
| Series | SG350-28MP |
| Item model number | SG350-28MP |
| Item Weight | 11.1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17.32 x 10.12 x 1.73 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.32 x 10.12 x 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer | CISCO |
| ASIN | B01HYA38G6 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 1, 2016 |
