No. The CS101-8 is the non-PoE model in the 100 Series and does not deliver power over its Ethernet ports. If you need to power access points, IP phones, or cameras over the cable, choose the CS101-8FP (full PoE) or step up to a 200 or 1000 Series model. Not sure how much power budget you need? Ask our team and we'll size it with you.

Your switch works out of the box using local web, CLI, or SNMP management, which are included with the hardware along with a limited lifetime warranty. The Support and Services subscription is what unlocks cloud management in Sophos Central, plus firmware updates, 24x7 support, and advanced RMA replacement. Without an active subscription, Sophos Central drops to read-only and firmware updates and phone support stop. For most Sophos shops, the subscription is worth it.

Yes. You can run the switch entirely from the local web interface, the command line, or SNMP, all of which are included in the purchase price. Sophos Central adds cloud management, virtual stacking, and Active Threat Response, but it is optional if you prefer to manage the switch locally.

Yes, and that is the point of buying Sophos across the stack. When it is registered in Sophos Central, the CS101-8 sits in the same console as your Sophos firewalls and AP6 access points. With an active support subscription you also get Active Threat Response, which can automatically isolate a compromised host across your Sophos switches and access points. One vendor, one view, less multi-vendor guesswork.

Yes. This is a smart managed access switch, so you get up to 256 VLANs in use at once, 802.1X authentication, IP and MAC ACLs, DHCP snooping, and QoS to prioritize traffic like voice. You can also shut off unused ports to shrink your attack surface at the edge.

The CS101-8 hardware ships with a Sophos limited lifetime warranty. Adding a Support and Services subscription upgrades you to advanced RMA, which ships a replacement unit ahead of time so a hardware fault does not take your site offline. Want the warranty details in writing before you buy? Just ask.