Cisco Catalyst Edge SM C-SM-40P8M2X 40-Port 1G 8-Port 2.5G | Enterprise

Consolidate access-layer connectivity with a Cisco Catalyst Edge module built for high-density mixed-speed deployment. With 40 1G ports and 8 2.5G mGigabit ports, it gives infrastructure teams a compact way to support standard endpoints alongside newer devices that need more than 1 GbE. This kind of port mix matters in real networks. It helps you serve legacy desktops, phones, printers, wireless access points, and higher-bandwidth clients from the same edge architecture without forcing a full refresh. The result is simpler port planning, better use of switch capacity, and fewer compromises when endpoint requirements vary across the floor. For organizations standardizing on Cisco access infrastructure, this module is built to fit environments where density, speed tiers, and operational consistency all matter. It supports a cleaner edge design than piecing together multiple lower-capacity devices, and it gives procurement teams a more deliberate way to buy for current demand while accommodating near-term growth.