Sophos CS110-48FP Switch in Dubai, UAE
Build a high-density access layer for wired and wireless business devices with 48 Gigabit PoE-capable ports, four 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, a 740W PoE budget, and flexible local or cloud-based management options. FourTeck helps UAE buyers evaluate the switch, calculate power requirements, plan VLANs, select uplinks, and coordinate configuration and installation.
Quick Information
CS110-48FP
48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T
4 × 1/10G SFP+
740W
The Sophos CS110-48FP belongs to the Sophos 100 Series of Gigabit access switches. It is intended for organizations that require many copper access ports, full PoE capability across the port range, and high-speed fiber or DAC uplinks. It is a managed network switch rather than a firewall appliance. Security enforcement at the internet edge should still be provided by an appropriately sized firewall, while the switch handles local connectivity, segmentation, port access, quality of service, and power delivery to connected devices.
Overview
Modern offices rarely need a switch only for desktop computers. A single access layer may now support wireless access points, VoIP phones, surveillance cameras, door controllers, meeting-room devices, printers, digital signage, point-of-sale terminals, thin clients, building systems, and conventional user workstations. The Sophos CS110-48FP addresses this mixed environment by combining forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet access ports with a sizeable 740W power budget. Each copper port is PoE capable, allowing organizations to plan power distribution without separating powered and non-powered ports into different switch families.
Four 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ interfaces provide uplink flexibility for connecting to a core switch, distribution layer, server room, storage network, or firewall. The uplinks can help avoid the bottleneck that would occur if a forty-eight-port switch relied on only a single Gigabit connection to the rest of the network. Actual uplink design should be based on traffic patterns, redundancy requirements, available fiber, transceiver compatibility, and the capabilities of the connected equipment.
The switch supports local web management, command-line administration, and SNMP. Sophos Central management is available with the applicable Sophos Switch Support and Services subscription. This gives buyers a choice between standalone operation and centralized management, while also enabling closer integration where an organization already uses Sophos products. FourTeck can help determine which management method fits internal skills, support policy, branch count, and operational visibility requirements.
Why This Switch Matters for Business Security
Network security is not limited to the firewall at the internet perimeter. Every endpoint first connects to the local network through a wired port or wireless access point. Poorly planned access switching can flatten the network, expose sensitive systems to unnecessary lateral traffic, complicate incident response, and leave administrators without clear visibility. A managed switch provides the controls needed to separate devices logically, apply port-level access policies, prioritize critical applications, and monitor network behavior.
The CS110-48FP supports VLAN tagging, guest and voice VLAN functions, 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass, access control lists, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, MAC filtering, spanning tree protocols, link aggregation, port mirroring, and traffic prioritization. These functions can support a more disciplined LAN design when they are configured correctly. They do not replace a firewall, endpoint protection, identity platform, or monitoring service, but they strengthen the local access layer and make those wider controls easier to enforce.
For organizations using Sophos Central and a valid support subscription, features such as centralized switch management, virtual stacking, and Active Threat Response can improve operational consistency. Active Threat Response can use threat feeds to isolate a potentially compromised host across supported Sophos switches and AP6 access points. Availability and behavior of subscription-based functions should be confirmed against the current Sophos licensing terms before purchase.
Key Business Benefits
Dense Port Capacity
Forty-eight copper ports support a full office floor, busy branch, classroom block, retail environment, camera network, or converged voice-and-data deployment without immediately requiring multiple smaller switches.
Full PoE Flexibility
All forty-eight access ports are PoE capable. The 740W budget supports up to forty-eight 15.4W devices or twenty-four 30W devices, subject to total power draw and device requirements.
Fast Uplink Options
Four SFP+ interfaces support 1G or 10G uplinks, enabling resilient and higher-capacity connections to the network core, aggregation layer, servers, or firewall.
Segmentation Controls
VLANs, access control lists, 802.1X, guest VLAN, voice VLAN, DHCP snooping, and IP Source Guard help administrators create a more controlled access layer.
Flexible Administration
Use the local web interface, CLI, or SNMP for standalone operation, or add the relevant subscription for Sophos Central management and integrated capabilities.
Rack-Ready Design
The 1U rackmount form factor fits structured network cabinets and equipment rooms where access switches need organized patching, cooling, grounding, and protected power.
Product Highlights
- 48 managed 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports.
- PoE support on ports 1 to 48 using IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at.
- 740W total PoE power budget.
- Four 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink interfaces.
- 176 Gbps switching capacity and 32K MAC address table.
- Support for up to 256 simultaneous VLANs from 4,096 VLAN IDs.
- Local web, CLI, SNMP, and subscription-dependent Sophos Central management.
- Layer 2 controls, static routing, quality of service, access security, and monitoring functions.
- 1U rackmount chassis for wiring closets, server rooms, and branch network cabinets.
Technical Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sophos |
| Model | CS110-48FP |
| Product Type | Managed Gigabit access-layer network switch |
| Form Factor | 1U rackmount |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table | 32K |
| Packet Buffer Memory | 2 MB |
| VLAN Capacity | Up to 256 VLANs simultaneously from 4,096 VLAN IDs |
| Copper Access Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| Fiber Uplinks | 4 × SFP+ supporting 1G/10G |
| Other Interfaces | Console port and AC power socket |
| PoE-Capable Ports | Ports 1 to 48 |
| PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at |
| PoE Budget | 740W |
| Maximum PoE Device Guidance | Up to 48 devices at 15.4W or 24 devices at 30W, subject to actual load |
| Management | Local web, CLI, SNMP; Sophos Central with applicable Support and Services subscription |
| High Availability | Network design dependent; use uplink redundancy, LAG, spanning tree, and multiple switches where required |
| Firewall / VPN | Not a firewall or VPN gateway; pair with a suitable firewall appliance |
| Power Supply | Internal PSU; 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input guidance |
| Dimensions | Approximately 440 × 310 × 44 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Warranty Guidance | Vendor warranty terms and support entitlement should be confirmed for the selected SKU and region |
| Availability | Contact FourTeck for current UAE options |
Specifications are configuration and revision dependent. Transceivers, DAC cables, support subscriptions, country-specific power cords, and installation services may be separate items. Confirm the final bill of materials before ordering.
Configuration and Buyer Guidance
A forty-eight-port switch should be selected as part of a network design, not only by counting today’s active cables. Begin with a physical port inventory and include computers, phones, access points, cameras, printers, controllers, servers, uplinks, spare capacity, and future expansion. A business with thirty-five connected devices may still justify a forty-eight-port model when growth, redundant uplinks, temporary devices, or cabinet consolidation are considered. Conversely, a site with many high-bandwidth endpoints may need a multi-gigabit switch rather than a pure Gigabit access model.
PoE calculation deserves equal attention. Device labels often show a maximum draw that differs from normal consumption. The safest design records the standard and maximum wattage for every powered endpoint, then adds reasonable reserve capacity. The CS110-48FP can support a broad mix of phones, cameras, and wireless access points, but it cannot provide more than the total 740W budget. Devices requiring IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ should be checked carefully because this model is specified for 802.3af and 802.3at.
Uplink planning should consider the number of users, server traffic, internet speed, inter-VLAN routing, surveillance recording, backups, wireless density, and expected traffic peaks. A 10G SFP+ uplink can be appropriate for a busy access switch, but the connected firewall or core switch must also support the chosen speed and transceiver type. Link aggregation may improve capacity and resilience where both ends support compatible LACP configuration.
Before deployment, define VLANs, IP subnets, DHCP scopes, default gateways, routing locations, voice requirements, guest access, camera isolation, management access, authentication method, logging destination, SNMP policy, spanning tree root placement, and change-control procedures. FourTeck can assist with the design discussion and help create a practical configuration plan aligned with the customer’s firewall, servers, wireless network, and cabling environment.
Ideal Business Use Cases
Corporate Office Floors
Connect workstations, phones, printers, meeting-room systems, access points, and building devices through one rackmount access switch. VLANs can separate departments, voice, guests, management, and shared services.
Schools and Training Centers
Support classrooms, wireless access points, administration systems, phones, cameras, labs, and digital displays while applying segmentation between student, staff, guest, and infrastructure networks.
Retail and Hospitality
Power access points, point-of-sale terminals, phones, cameras, signage, and back-office systems. Quality of service and network separation can help protect transactional and operational traffic.
Healthcare and Clinics
Connect administrative endpoints, phones, cameras, wireless infrastructure, printers, and approved networked equipment with careful segmentation and access-control policies.
Warehouses and Logistics
Provide wired and PoE connectivity for access points, handheld-device coverage, cameras, desk areas, label printers, scanners, and security systems across structured network zones.
Sophos-Based Branch Networks
Extend a standardized Sophos environment into branch access switching, with local management or subscription-dependent Sophos Central visibility alongside other supported Sophos products.
Powering the Access Layer with a 740W PoE Budget
Power over Ethernet simplifies deployments by carrying both data and electrical power over the same Ethernet cable. It is particularly valuable for ceiling-mounted access points, wall-mounted phones, cameras, door controllers, and other devices located away from conventional electrical outlets. With all forty-eight access ports PoE capable, the CS110-48FP gives administrators freedom to place powered endpoints on any access port rather than reserving a limited subset.
The total power budget is more important than the number of PoE labels on the front panel. The 740W budget can theoretically power up to forty-eight devices at 15.4W or twenty-four devices at 30W. Real designs often mix device classes. For example, a deployment might include thirty IP phones, ten cameras, and eight wireless access points, each with different maximum requirements. A proper spreadsheet should calculate the sum of maximum expected consumption and retain headroom for startup behavior, replacement devices, future additions, and environmental conditions.
Continuous PoE support on applicable Sophos models can reduce disruption to connected devices during certain switch operations, but administrators should still plan maintenance windows and verify behavior for their firmware and configuration. Critical phones, cameras, access points, and controllers should be included in the organization’s power continuity plan. The switch itself should be connected to an appropriately rated UPS, and the UPS must be sized for the switch’s potential load rather than only its idle consumption.
FourTeck can help customers review endpoint wattage, classify essential and non-essential powered devices, reserve ports, confirm cable quality, and determine whether one high-capacity switch or multiple distributed switches create the better operational result.
VLAN Segmentation, Access Control, and Visibility
A managed access switch enables logical separation even when devices share the same physical cabinet. VLANs can divide corporate users, voice, wireless guests, cameras, building systems, servers, management interfaces, and other device groups. The CS110-48FP supports up to 256 simultaneous VLANs from the standard 4,096 VLAN ID space. Most organizations need far fewer, but the capacity gives designers room to structure networks by location, function, risk, or tenant.
Segmentation succeeds only when the complete path is designed. The switch assigns access ports and tags trunk traffic, while a firewall or Layer 3 gateway normally enforces policy between networks. DHCP, DNS, routing, and authentication must align with the VLAN plan. Simply creating multiple VLANs without controlling inter-VLAN traffic can produce complexity without meaningful security benefit.
The switch also offers 802.1X authentication and MAC Authentication Bypass. These features can help control which devices receive network access, but they require a compatible identity or RADIUS service, certificate or credential planning, fallback policy, testing, and an exception process. DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, MAC filtering, and access control lists can add further protection against common local network misuse when configured correctly.
Port mirroring, syslog, and SNMP can support troubleshooting and monitoring. Administrators should restrict management access to approved networks, use secure protocols, change default credentials, maintain firmware, centralize logs where practical, and document every trunk, access port, and exception. FourTeck can assist with a clean configuration baseline and handover documentation so the switch remains understandable after installation.
Management Choices and Sophos Central Integration
Different organizations manage switches in different ways. A single-site business may prefer the local web interface because it provides direct control without depending on a cloud console. Experienced network teams may use the CLI for precise configuration, repeatable commands, and troubleshooting. SNMP can feed monitoring platforms with status and performance information. These local management methods are included with the hardware purchase according to current Sophos guidance.
Sophos Central management requires the applicable Support and Services subscription. It can provide a unified view for switches alongside other Sophos solutions, with functions such as centralized configuration, virtual stacking, and Active Threat Response. Virtual stacking lets administrators group and manage switches in Sophos Central without requiring a proprietary physical stacking cable. Physical connectivity still uses standard Ethernet, SFP, or SFP+ interfaces, and Link Aggregation Groups can be used where higher capacity or redundancy is needed.
Active Threat Response is designed to isolate potentially compromised hosts based on threat feeds from supported sources such as Sophos MDR, Sophos XDR, or third-party security solutions. This can reduce lateral movement and provide time for remediation. It should be viewed as one layer in an incident-response architecture, not a guarantee that every threat will be detected or contained.
Buyers should decide whether cloud management is required at the time of purchase because the subscription affects the total cost and available capabilities. FourTeck can explain the hardware-only management options, current support terms, renewal considerations, and the operational differences between local and centralized administration.
Buyer Checklist
Count current endpoints, uplinks, reserved ports, and growth.
Record maximum wattage and PoE standard for every device.
Confirm fiber type, distance, connector, SFP+ module, or DAC cable.
Allow 1U plus patch panels, cable management, airflow, and service access.
Size electrical circuits and backup power for expected PoE demand.
Choose local web, CLI, SNMP, or Sophos Central subscription.
Define VLANs, trunks, gateways, routing, QoS, and access controls.
Confirm subscription duration, renewal process, and support entitlement.
Also confirm the regional SKU, included power cord, rack accessories, firmware requirements, transceiver compatibility, cabling category, installation scope, labeling standard, configuration backup method, and post-deployment support responsibilities. A complete bill of materials reduces delays caused by missing optics, patch leads, power components, or support licenses.
UAE Availability and Service Support
FourTeck supports organizations evaluating the Sophos CS110-48FP in the UAE. Assistance can include model confirmation, port and PoE sizing, quotation, support subscription guidance, uplink and transceiver planning, rack and UPS discussion, configuration preparation, installation coordination, migration planning, and post-deployment support. Product availability, lead time, power-cord variant, support bundle, warranty handling, and delivery arrangements should be confirmed at quotation stage because they can vary by supplier, region, and order date.
Customers replacing an existing switch should share the current configuration, port map, VLAN list, uplink details, connected device inventory, and outage constraints. This allows the migration plan to preserve essential services and identify incompatible assumptions before the maintenance window. For new sites, floor plans, rack locations, cable schedules, access-point counts, camera counts, and firewall details help create an accurate design.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman Coverage
FourTeck can coordinate product consultation and project support for customers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman as part of one UAE service approach. The engagement may be limited to supply and remote guidance or expanded to include configuration, onsite installation coordination, migration, testing, documentation, and support, depending on the customer’s requirements and the agreed scope. Site access rules, working hours, cabling readiness, rack condition, power availability, and maintenance windows should be discussed before deployment.
For multi-site customers, FourTeck can help standardize port naming, VLAN numbering, uplink design, management access, firmware baselines, configuration backups, and handover documents. Consistency reduces troubleshooting time and makes future expansion easier, especially when branch offices share common firewall, wireless, voice, and endpoint policies.
GCC and Africa Availability
Organizations with regional operations can discuss coordinated procurement and deployment planning for selected GCC and African markets. Country-specific product availability, import requirements, warranty handling, power cords, support entitlements, taxes, delivery arrangements, and onsite service coverage vary and must be confirmed for each destination. FourTeck’s regional resources include Kuwait, Kenya, Uganda, and wider Africa information.
A regional standard should still allow for local differences in internet service, rack power, cabling quality, support resources, and regulatory requirements. FourTeck can help produce a common reference design with country-level adjustments rather than treating every branch as an unrelated project.
Related FourTeck Products and Services
Firewall Selection
Pair the switch with an appropriately sized security gateway for internet access, VPN, inter-VLAN policy, content controls, intrusion prevention, and logging.
Configuration Services
Plan VLANs, trunks, management access, 802.1X, QoS, uplinks, monitoring, and configuration backups with a controlled implementation process.
Sophos Firewall Solutions
Discuss Sophos firewall appliances, licensing, security services, remote access, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, reporting, and renewal guidance.
Network Migration
Replace legacy switches through configuration review, port mapping, staged cutover, testing, rollback planning, and updated documentation.
Why Buyers Choose FourTeck
Business buyers need more than a model number. They need confidence that the selected switch fits the endpoint count, PoE load, uplink design, firewall, wireless platform, rack, power supply, support policy, and growth plan. FourTeck approaches the purchase as part of the wider network rather than treating the switch as an isolated box.
Port, PoE, uplink, rack, and power review.
Hardware, licenses, optics, services, and exclusions defined.
Configuration, installation, migration, and testing guidance.
UAE and selected regional project discussion.
Learn more about FourTeck’s approach or browse the main Firewall Dubai resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sophos CS110-48FP a firewall?
No. It is a managed access-layer network switch. It connects and powers LAN devices and supports segmentation, authentication, quality of service, monitoring, and switching functions. A separate firewall is required for internet security, VPN, advanced threat inspection, and policy enforcement between protected networks.
How many PoE devices can it power?
The switch has a 740W PoE budget and all forty-eight copper ports are PoE capable. Sophos specifies guidance of up to forty-eight devices at 15.4W or twenty-four devices at 30W. A mixed-device deployment must be calculated from the actual maximum draw of each endpoint.
Does it support PoE++ devices?
The CS110-48FP is specified for IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at. Devices that require IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ should be matched with a switch model that explicitly supports the required standard and wattage. Contact FourTeck to check the endpoint specification before ordering.
Can the switch be managed without Sophos Central?
Yes. Local web management, CLI, and SNMP are supported. Sophos Central management and certain integrated capabilities require the applicable Sophos Switch Support and Services subscription.
What uplinks are available?
The switch provides four SFP+ interfaces supporting 1G or 10G connections. The correct transceiver or DAC cable depends on distance, fiber type, connector, and the equipment at the other end. Optics may be purchased separately.
Is the CS110-48FP suitable for wireless access points and cameras?
It can support many access points, cameras, phones, and other PoE endpoints when they use compatible 802.3af or 802.3at power and the combined load remains within 740W. Bandwidth, VLAN, multicast, recording, and uplink requirements should also be reviewed.
Can FourTeck configure VLANs and security controls?
Yes, configuration assistance can be included in the agreed project scope. Typical work may cover management access, VLANs, trunks, link aggregation, spanning tree, QoS, 802.1X coordination, DHCP snooping, monitoring, backups, and handover documentation.
What should be included in the quotation?
Confirm the exact regional hardware SKU, power cord, support subscription term, SFP or SFP+ modules, DAC or fiber cables, rack accessories, installation, configuration, migration, testing, documentation, delivery arrangements, and any required firewall or wireless components.
What warranty applies in the UAE?
Warranty and replacement terms depend on the product SKU, region, vendor policy, and active support entitlement. FourTeck will help confirm the applicable warranty guidance and support options during quotation rather than making an unverified blanket claim.
How can I check current Dubai availability and price?
Send FourTeck the required quantity, delivery location, preferred support term, power-cord requirement, optics, and service scope. The team will check current UAE sourcing options and prepare a tailored quotation.
Get the Right CS110-48FP Configuration for Your Site
Share your endpoint list, PoE requirements, uplink design, rack details, support term, and installation needs. FourTeck will help prepare a complete UAE bill of materials and project scope.
