From core to edge, Cisco network switches provide the performance, high availability, comprehensive security, delivery optimization, and enhanced manageability you need to optimize your network infrastructure.
Cisco offers two types of network switches
Modular Switches
Cisco Catalyst and Nexus modular switches provide scalable performance, configuration flexibility, and incremental expansion.
Fixed Configuration Switches
These Ethernet switching solutions support a wide range of deployments, including enterprise campus, branch offices, midsize organizations, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and offer highly secure access, operational simplicity, energy efficiency, and enhanced connected user experience.
Product
Features
Fixed aggregation switch for space-constrained environments in a 1 RU, low- form factor
1.6 Tbps capacity with Virtual Switching System (hardware-ready) and modular 1/10 GE uplinks
Best-in-class scalability of up to 32-times better routes than competitors' products
Simplifies creation of separate logical networks with Easy Virtual Network (EVN)
Integrated network services: medianet, Cisco TrustSec, flexible NetFlow, and Wireshark
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Stackable fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
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Stackable multilayer switches for campus and larger branch offices
High availability platform for deploying secure converged services
and adapt to changing network and application requirements
StackWise Plus with 64 Gbps interconnect for a unified, resilient
system of up to nine switches with subsecond failover
10-second 10G upgrade with Cisco TwinGig converter module
15.4W of Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all 48 ports
802.11n support scales beyond 15.4W per port
Cisco EnergyWise
Modular fan and power supply with externally available backup; DC
power option available
Uninterrupted performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, dynamic
multicast routing and IPv6 routing
Integrated advanced security features including ACLs, identity-based
network services and Network Admission Control (NAC)
Fully backwards compatible with Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series for investment
protection
Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus dual 10 GbE ports on all models
Limited lifetime warranty
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Stackable multilayer switches for branch offices and midsize
organizations
Cisco StackWise 32 Gbps interconnect for a unified, resilient
system of up to nine switches with subsecond failover
Transparent power supply protection with external power backup;
DC power option available
Cisco EnergyWise
Uninterrupted performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching,
dynamic multicast, and IPv6 routing
Network security includes access control lists (ACLs), authentication,
port-level security, and identity-based network services
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
PoE configurations with 15.4W per port
Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 SFP ports
Limited lifetime warranty
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Fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
High-availability and advanced security features assure consistent service
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
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Standalone and aggregation switches for campus and branch
offices
Helps deploy secure converged services and adapt to changing
network and application requirements
10-second 10G upgrade with Cisco TwinGig converter module
15.4W of PoE on all 48 ports
802.1n support scales beyond 15.4W per port
Cisco EnergyWise
Modular fan and power supply with externally available backup
High performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, dynamic
multicast and IPv6 routing
Integrated advanced security features, including ACLs, identity-based
network services, and Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC)
Aggregation switches with dual redundant modular power
supplies and fans for nonstop operation
Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus dual 10 Gb Ethernet ports on
all models
Limited lifetime warranty
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Standalone switches for branch offices and midsize organizations
High performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, multicast and IPv6 routing
Network security includes ACLs, authentication,
port-level security, and identity-based network
services
Transparent power supply protection with external power backup; DC power option available
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
PoE configurations with 15.4W per port
Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 SFP ports
Limited lifetime warranty
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Stackable (with Cisco FlexStack) fixed-configuration Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switches
Cost-effective solution for midsize organizations and branch offices
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and basic Borderless Networks services
Zero-touch deployment and intelligent automation with Catalyst Smart Operations
Enhanced limited lifetime warranty (E-LLW)
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Standalone fixed-configuration Layer 2 switches
Cost-effective solution for small sites and branch office networks
Power over Ethernet and basic Borderless Networks services
Zero-touch deployment and intelligent automation with Catalyst Smart Operations
Limited lifetime warranty (LLW)
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Stackable switch for enhanced LAN services for small and medium
business and branch office networks
Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2-4 services such as
QoS, rate limiting, and traffic classification
Integrated security including ACL and NAC
Easy network configuration and troubleshooting using Cisco Network
Assistant software
48 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplinks
Limited lifetime warranty
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High-performance, rack-optimized server switching for organizations
of all sizes
Standalone fixed-configuration for low-latency and wirespeed switching
Layer 2-4 switching and intelligent services with dynamic IP routing
and IPv6
Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports with 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)
ports or 48 10/100/1000 ports with two 10 GbE ports
Dual, hot-swappable internal AC or DC power supplies
Hot-swappable fan trays
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