![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-naming-1024x200.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nThere will be the following 10 switch models from Sophos:<\/p>\n\n
100 Series – 1 Gbps<\/h3>\n\n\n- 8 port models<\/strong>: CS101-8<\/a>, CS101-8FP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 24 port models<\/strong>: CS110-24<\/a>, CS110-24FP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 48 port models<\/strong>: CS110-48<\/a>, CS110-48P<\/a>, CS110-48FP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
200 Series – 2.5 Gbps<\/h3>\n\n\n- 8 port models<\/strong>: CS210-8FP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 24 port models<\/strong>: CS210-24FP<\/a> – available mid 2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 48 port models<\/strong>: CS210-48FP<\/a> – available mid 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
All technical data can be found in the Sophos switch data sheet<\/a> or on the product pages of the switches.<\/p>\n\nThanks Sophos, for the test device \ud83d\ude4f<\/h2>\n\n
We received a Sophos Switch CS110-48P from Sophos back in October as a test device.\nMany thanks to Sophos for giving us the opportunity to try out and test this great device ourselves.\nHere are a few photos of the CS110-48P switch: <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-cd110-48p-front-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-cd110-48p-left-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-cd110-48p-right-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nOnly the hardware or with license<\/h2>\n\n
Sophos Switches can be purchased with or without a license.\nIf you opt for the hardware only (without a license), the following services are included: <\/p>\n\n
\n- Local Web Management<\/strong> – The Sophos switch can be managed directly via browser without any restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Command Line Interface<\/strong> (CLI) – The Sophos switch can also be managed from the console, again without restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Limited lifetime warranty<\/strong> – The Sophos Switch is covered by the warranty until the End-of-Life date.\nWhen Sophos talks about lifetime here, it is about how long Sophos will support this product.\nAt the current time, a minimum of 5 years can be assumed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Added value of the subscription<\/h3>\n\n
At the current time, the added value of the subscription consists of the following:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Sophos Central Management<\/strong> – The Sophos switch, can be managed via Sophos Central.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced RMA Support<\/strong> – Fast processing in case of a hardware defect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 7 \u00d7 24 telephone support<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Firmware updates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
If the subscription is no longer renewed, there is of course no more telephone support, the warranty service is standard again, the Central Management is in read-only<\/strong> mode and the firmware updates have to be installed locally again.<\/p>\n\nSubscription price<\/h3>\n\n
Sophos sets the price for service and support here at 10% of the hardware price, and at 8% for a 3-year license.<\/p>\n\n
\nAdmittedly, the features of the Service are very weak at the moment.\nIt’s a bit like deciding to buy the autopilot when you buy a Tesla.\nFirst and foremost, you buy the potential that will follow.\nIn the case of the Switch, this would be features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR functions. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Local GUI<\/h2>\n\n
I have now explained the models and what options are available when purchasing.\nLet’s move on to the management of the switch.\nWe have been using the device productively for a few weeks now.\nAs expected, the hardware makes a good impression, but it is the software that can make the hardware exceptional.\nIn this early version, it makes an excellent and stable impression.\nThe GUI is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. <\/p>\n\n
There is also a dark mode and the interface is more responsive than you are used to from other Sophos products.\nThe loading time is still a little slow in some places, but this has already improved a lot since the last firmware and should be completely fixed by the final version. <\/p>\n\n
Here are a few impressions of the web interface:<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-login-page-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-system-settings-1-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-security-settings-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-people-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-dashboard-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-dashboard-dark-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-local-analyze-1024x779.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nSwitch management via Sophos Central<\/h2>\n\n
Sophos offers various ways to manage the new switches.\nYou can configure them locally via the web interface or CLI (command line) and, if required, also via SNMP.\nHowever, the easiest and most convenient method is certainly the Sophos Central connection.\nThis means that in future you will have your firewalls, Access Points and switches, together with all other Central solutions, combined on one console. <\/p>\n\n
Here are some first impressions of what is currently possible with Central:<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-overview-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-management-vlans-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-management-task-queue-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-management-system-details-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-management-port-settings-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-management-diagnostics-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Sophos](\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-switch-central-dashboard-menu-switch-1024x709.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nAvailabilities<\/h2>\n\n
We know that some people are already waiting for the Sophos Switches.\nSophos is expected to be able to deliver the first models in mid-December 2021, but the number of units is still massively limited.\nThings don’t look much better until February \/ March. <\/p>\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n
We have been dreaming of a Sophos Switch for a few years now.\nThe product makes perfect sense in the line-up and completes the network portfolio.\nHowever, Sophos’s last acquisitions were always software companies.\nOther manufacturers have long had a central dashboard for switches and Access Points, but sometimes the firewall or endpoint was missing.\nWith the Switches, Sophos is bringing an important product into their ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n
There have been rumors for some time that Sophos is working on a switch series.\nIt is therefore all the more pleasing that a market launch has now been successful, even if only very small quantities will be available at the beginning.\nBut launching a new product during a global chip crisis is also very courageous and no easy task. <\/p>\n\n
Central Switch<\/h3>\n\n
The product name begins with CS, which stands for Central Switch.\nIf you only buy the switch, without the service and support subscription, the Central part, which makes the switch so interesting, is omitted.\nWithout the management with Central, the question arises as to why you should buy a Sophos Switch and not a product from another manufacturer.\nThe management of the switches via Central, alongside the firewalls, Access Points and the other Central modules in one console, is therefore a really great selling point for anyone who is already in this ecosystem or would like to build on it in the future. <\/p>\n\n
Nevertheless, it has to be said that the software will not be ready when the switches are launched. Exciting killer features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR connectors will probably not be available until later. In most cases, however, a switch is a purchase that will be used for longer than 3 – 4 years anyway. If Sophos delivers these functions within a reasonable period of time, this can be overlooked without hesitation. True to the motto “connecting points”, an incredible amount is possible with this central device in the network and the upcoming functions are just the beginning. \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n
Sophos switches as the new standard<\/h3>\n\n
We already have some customers expressing strong interest in the new Sophos Switches and once they are available, we will be able to gain even more experience in other environments.\nFrom what we have seen and tested so far, we can already say that Sophos Switches will be our first choice for suitable projects in the future.\nUp to now, we have used switches from Ubiquiti, and there was really nothing wrong with them.\nBut we still really like the Sophos Switch ecosystem, and with the new switches it will be even more powerful. <\/p>\n\n
\nUpdate: The Sophos Switches were a good idea, but the portfolio has gaps (core switch) and the price-performance ratio is not quite right either. Even a year later, the promised functions have not appeared. You definitely get more for your money with other manufacturers.<\/p>\nAvanet opinion 2023-12<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are currently two really exciting topics at Sophos. Zero Trust Network Access and the switches. This post is about the latter and we have almost all the information together by now. Hardware: 10 models I’ll start with what we already know about the Sophos Switch hardware. So that you are not completely overwhelmed by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":21343,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
200 Series – 2.5 Gbps<\/h3>\n\n\n- 8 port models<\/strong>: CS210-8FP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 24 port models<\/strong>: CS210-24FP<\/a> – available mid 2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 48 port models<\/strong>: CS210-48FP<\/a> – available mid 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
All technical data can be found in the Sophos switch data sheet<\/a> or on the product pages of the switches.<\/p>\n\nThanks Sophos, for the test device \ud83d\ude4f<\/h2>\n\n
We received a Sophos Switch CS110-48P from Sophos back in October as a test device.\nMany thanks to Sophos for giving us the opportunity to try out and test this great device ourselves.\nHere are a few photos of the CS110-48P switch: <\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nOnly the hardware or with license<\/h2>\n\n
Sophos Switches can be purchased with or without a license.\nIf you opt for the hardware only (without a license), the following services are included: <\/p>\n\n
\n- Local Web Management<\/strong> – The Sophos switch can be managed directly via browser without any restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Command Line Interface<\/strong> (CLI) – The Sophos switch can also be managed from the console, again without restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Limited lifetime warranty<\/strong> – The Sophos Switch is covered by the warranty until the End-of-Life date.\nWhen Sophos talks about lifetime here, it is about how long Sophos will support this product.\nAt the current time, a minimum of 5 years can be assumed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Added value of the subscription<\/h3>\n\n
At the current time, the added value of the subscription consists of the following:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Sophos Central Management<\/strong> – The Sophos switch, can be managed via Sophos Central.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced RMA Support<\/strong> – Fast processing in case of a hardware defect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 7 \u00d7 24 telephone support<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Firmware updates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
If the subscription is no longer renewed, there is of course no more telephone support, the warranty service is standard again, the Central Management is in read-only<\/strong> mode and the firmware updates have to be installed locally again.<\/p>\n\nSubscription price<\/h3>\n\n
Sophos sets the price for service and support here at 10% of the hardware price, and at 8% for a 3-year license.<\/p>\n\n
\nAdmittedly, the features of the Service are very weak at the moment.\nIt’s a bit like deciding to buy the autopilot when you buy a Tesla.\nFirst and foremost, you buy the potential that will follow.\nIn the case of the Switch, this would be features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR functions. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Local GUI<\/h2>\n\n
I have now explained the models and what options are available when purchasing.\nLet’s move on to the management of the switch.\nWe have been using the device productively for a few weeks now.\nAs expected, the hardware makes a good impression, but it is the software that can make the hardware exceptional.\nIn this early version, it makes an excellent and stable impression.\nThe GUI is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. <\/p>\n\n
There is also a dark mode and the interface is more responsive than you are used to from other Sophos products.\nThe loading time is still a little slow in some places, but this has already improved a lot since the last firmware and should be completely fixed by the final version. <\/p>\n\n
Here are a few impressions of the web interface:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nSwitch management via Sophos Central<\/h2>\n\n
Sophos offers various ways to manage the new switches.\nYou can configure them locally via the web interface or CLI (command line) and, if required, also via SNMP.\nHowever, the easiest and most convenient method is certainly the Sophos Central connection.\nThis means that in future you will have your firewalls, Access Points and switches, together with all other Central solutions, combined on one console. <\/p>\n\n
Here are some first impressions of what is currently possible with Central:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nAvailabilities<\/h2>\n\n
We know that some people are already waiting for the Sophos Switches.\nSophos is expected to be able to deliver the first models in mid-December 2021, but the number of units is still massively limited.\nThings don’t look much better until February \/ March. <\/p>\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n
We have been dreaming of a Sophos Switch for a few years now.\nThe product makes perfect sense in the line-up and completes the network portfolio.\nHowever, Sophos’s last acquisitions were always software companies.\nOther manufacturers have long had a central dashboard for switches and Access Points, but sometimes the firewall or endpoint was missing.\nWith the Switches, Sophos is bringing an important product into their ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n
There have been rumors for some time that Sophos is working on a switch series.\nIt is therefore all the more pleasing that a market launch has now been successful, even if only very small quantities will be available at the beginning.\nBut launching a new product during a global chip crisis is also very courageous and no easy task. <\/p>\n\n
Central Switch<\/h3>\n\n
The product name begins with CS, which stands for Central Switch.\nIf you only buy the switch, without the service and support subscription, the Central part, which makes the switch so interesting, is omitted.\nWithout the management with Central, the question arises as to why you should buy a Sophos Switch and not a product from another manufacturer.\nThe management of the switches via Central, alongside the firewalls, Access Points and the other Central modules in one console, is therefore a really great selling point for anyone who is already in this ecosystem or would like to build on it in the future. <\/p>\n\n
Nevertheless, it has to be said that the software will not be ready when the switches are launched. Exciting killer features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR connectors will probably not be available until later. In most cases, however, a switch is a purchase that will be used for longer than 3 – 4 years anyway. If Sophos delivers these functions within a reasonable period of time, this can be overlooked without hesitation. True to the motto “connecting points”, an incredible amount is possible with this central device in the network and the upcoming functions are just the beginning. \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n
Sophos switches as the new standard<\/h3>\n\n
We already have some customers expressing strong interest in the new Sophos Switches and once they are available, we will be able to gain even more experience in other environments.\nFrom what we have seen and tested so far, we can already say that Sophos Switches will be our first choice for suitable projects in the future.\nUp to now, we have used switches from Ubiquiti, and there was really nothing wrong with them.\nBut we still really like the Sophos Switch ecosystem, and with the new switches it will be even more powerful. <\/p>\n\n
\nUpdate: The Sophos Switches were a good idea, but the portfolio has gaps (core switch) and the price-performance ratio is not quite right either. Even a year later, the promised functions have not appeared. You definitely get more for your money with other manufacturers.<\/p>\nAvanet opinion 2023-12<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are currently two really exciting topics at Sophos. Zero Trust Network Access and the switches. This post is about the latter and we have almost all the information together by now. Hardware: 10 models I’ll start with what we already know about the Sophos Switch hardware. So that you are not completely overwhelmed by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":21343,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
All technical data can be found in the Sophos switch data sheet<\/a> or on the product pages of the switches.<\/p>\n\n We received a Sophos Switch CS110-48P from Sophos back in October as a test device.\nMany thanks to Sophos for giving us the opportunity to try out and test this great device ourselves.\nHere are a few photos of the CS110-48P switch: <\/p>\n\n Sophos Switches can be purchased with or without a license.\nIf you opt for the hardware only (without a license), the following services are included: <\/p>\n\n At the current time, the added value of the subscription consists of the following:<\/p>\n\n If the subscription is no longer renewed, there is of course no more telephone support, the warranty service is standard again, the Central Management is in read-only<\/strong> mode and the firmware updates have to be installed locally again.<\/p>\n\n Sophos sets the price for service and support here at 10% of the hardware price, and at 8% for a 3-year license.<\/p>\n\n Admittedly, the features of the Service are very weak at the moment.\nIt’s a bit like deciding to buy the autopilot when you buy a Tesla.\nFirst and foremost, you buy the potential that will follow.\nIn the case of the Switch, this would be features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR functions. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n I have now explained the models and what options are available when purchasing.\nLet’s move on to the management of the switch.\nWe have been using the device productively for a few weeks now.\nAs expected, the hardware makes a good impression, but it is the software that can make the hardware exceptional.\nIn this early version, it makes an excellent and stable impression.\nThe GUI is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. <\/p>\n\n There is also a dark mode and the interface is more responsive than you are used to from other Sophos products.\nThe loading time is still a little slow in some places, but this has already improved a lot since the last firmware and should be completely fixed by the final version. <\/p>\n\n Here are a few impressions of the web interface:<\/p>\n\n Sophos offers various ways to manage the new switches.\nYou can configure them locally via the web interface or CLI (command line) and, if required, also via SNMP.\nHowever, the easiest and most convenient method is certainly the Sophos Central connection.\nThis means that in future you will have your firewalls, Access Points and switches, together with all other Central solutions, combined on one console. <\/p>\n\n Here are some first impressions of what is currently possible with Central:<\/p>\n\n We know that some people are already waiting for the Sophos Switches.\nSophos is expected to be able to deliver the first models in mid-December 2021, but the number of units is still massively limited.\nThings don’t look much better until February \/ March. <\/p>\n\n We have been dreaming of a Sophos Switch for a few years now.\nThe product makes perfect sense in the line-up and completes the network portfolio.\nHowever, Sophos’s last acquisitions were always software companies.\nOther manufacturers have long had a central dashboard for switches and Access Points, but sometimes the firewall or endpoint was missing.\nWith the Switches, Sophos is bringing an important product into their ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n There have been rumors for some time that Sophos is working on a switch series.\nIt is therefore all the more pleasing that a market launch has now been successful, even if only very small quantities will be available at the beginning.\nBut launching a new product during a global chip crisis is also very courageous and no easy task. <\/p>\n\n The product name begins with CS, which stands for Central Switch.\nIf you only buy the switch, without the service and support subscription, the Central part, which makes the switch so interesting, is omitted.\nWithout the management with Central, the question arises as to why you should buy a Sophos Switch and not a product from another manufacturer.\nThe management of the switches via Central, alongside the firewalls, Access Points and the other Central modules in one console, is therefore a really great selling point for anyone who is already in this ecosystem or would like to build on it in the future. <\/p>\n\n Nevertheless, it has to be said that the software will not be ready when the switches are launched. Exciting killer features such as Synchronized Security or XDR\/MTR connectors will probably not be available until later. In most cases, however, a switch is a purchase that will be used for longer than 3 – 4 years anyway. If Sophos delivers these functions within a reasonable period of time, this can be overlooked without hesitation. True to the motto “connecting points”, an incredible amount is possible with this central device in the network and the upcoming functions are just the beginning. \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n We already have some customers expressing strong interest in the new Sophos Switches and once they are available, we will be able to gain even more experience in other environments.\nFrom what we have seen and tested so far, we can already say that Sophos Switches will be our first choice for suitable projects in the future.\nUp to now, we have used switches from Ubiquiti, and there was really nothing wrong with them.\nBut we still really like the Sophos Switch ecosystem, and with the new switches it will be even more powerful. <\/p>\n\n Update: The Sophos Switches were a good idea, but the portfolio has gaps (core switch) and the price-performance ratio is not quite right either. Even a year later, the promised functions have not appeared. You definitely get more for your money with other manufacturers.<\/p>\nAvanet opinion 2023-12<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are currently two really exciting topics at Sophos. Zero Trust Network Access and the switches. This post is about the latter and we have almost all the information together by now. Hardware: 10 models I’ll start with what we already know about the Sophos Switch hardware. So that you are not completely overwhelmed by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":21343,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22131\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Thanks Sophos, for the test device \ud83d\ude4f<\/h2>\n\n
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Local GUI<\/h2>\n\n
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Central Switch<\/h3>\n\n
Sophos switches as the new standard<\/h3>\n\n
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