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Deliver Efficient Network Connectivity
Provide efficient and cost-effective network connectivity for branch offices or small and medium-sized businesses. These secure entry-level enterprise-class Fast Ethernet switches support basic Cisco Borderless Networks services.
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Access Switches Just Got Better
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Watch VideoFeatures and Capabilities
Easy to use and upgrade, these fixed configuration Fast Ethernet access switches offer superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities and basic Layer 3 static routing with 16 routes. They also offer:
- 2x1GE uplink
- 24, and 48 Fast Ethernet port configurations
- Advanced QoS, rate-limiting, Access Control Lists (ACLs), IPv6 management, and multicast services
- IEEE 802.3af PoE with up to 15.4W per port for up to 48 ports
Simple to Configure, Operate, and Manage
- A wide range of software features to make business operations easy, highly secure, and sustainable, and help deliver a borderless networking experience
- Cisco Smart Install to simplify deployment
- Cisco Auto SmartPorts to automate device configuration
Better Investment Protection and Savings
- Cisco EnergyWise technology to promote energy savings
- Lower total ownership costs for enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks with competitive connectivity options, security, and QoS capabilities
- Limited lifetime hardware warranty
Specifications at a Glance
| Total 10/100Ethernet Ports | 24 or 48 |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 2x1GE uplink (SFP or 1000BASE-T) |
| FlexStack Data Stacking | No |
| Available PoE Power | Up to 15.4W per port |
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Additional Resources
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Access Switches Just Got Better
