Cisco Catalyst 3550 Intelligent Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new line of enterprise-class, stackable, multilayer switches that provide high availability, QoS and security to enhance the operation of the network. With a range of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations, the Catalyst 3550 Series is a powerful option for the access layer of medium enterprise wiring closets and the backbones of mid-sized networks. For the first time, customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching.

Features:

• Network scalability through high performance IP routing.
• Network control through advanced quality of service and rate limiting based on Layer 2 through Layer 4 information.
• Network security through Cisco access control lists (ACLs) based on Layer 2 through Layer 4 information.
• Network availability through the Cisco optional Redundant Power System 300 (RPS 300).
• Simplified network management through the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software.
• Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT) connectivity as a component of the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet over copper solution.