Description
Advanced Network Management and Security
The SF550X-24-K9 Cisco Small Business 24 Ports Layer 3 Managed Switch offers advanced network management and security capabilities to ensure the safety and performance of your network. Some of these features include:
- VLAN (Virtual LAN) Support: This feature allows you to segment your network into multiple virtual networks, providing greater security and traffic management capabilities.
- Quality of Service (QoS): This feature prioritizes different types of network traffic, ensuring that critical applications and services receive the bandwidth they need.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): This feature allows you to restrict access to specific network resources based on user or device characteristics.
- Layer 3 Routing: This feature enables the switch to route traffic between different VLANs, allowing for a more efficient use of network resources and improved performance.
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server: This feature allows the switch to assign IP addresses to connected devices, simplifying network management.
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Support: This feature allows you to monitor and manage the switch remotely, making it easier to troubleshoot and maintain your network.
- IPv6 Support: This feature allows the switch to support the latest version of the Internet Protocol, providing greater security and performance.
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and Energy Efficiency
The SF550X-24-K9 Cisco Small Business 24 Ports Layer 3 Managed Switch is designed with both Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and energy efficiency in mind.
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is a feature that allows the switch to provide power to connected devices through the Ethernet cables. This eliminates the need for separate power adapters and can be a cost-effective solution for powering devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. The SF550X-24-K9 supports PoE+ and can provide up to 30W of power per port, allowing for flexible deployment of PoE-enabled devices.
In addition to PoE, the SF550X-24-K9 also includes energy-saving features to reduce power consumption. The switch supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) which reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity by putting the ports into a low-power idle state. The switch also has a built-in power supply that is designed to be highly efficient, further reducing power consumption. Additionally, the switch can be configured to automatically enter a low-power mode when not in use, reducing power consumption.
Easy Installation and Configuration
The SF550X-24-K9 Cisco Small Business 24 Ports Layer 3 Managed Switch is designed to be easy to install and configure, making it an ideal option for small businesses looking to upgrade their network infrastructure. Some of the key features that support easy installation and configuration include:
- Plug-and-play design: The switch is designed to be easy to set up, with minimal configuration required out of the box. Simply connect the switch to your network and power it on, and it will automatically configure itself.
- Web-based management interface: The switch comes with a web-based management interface that allows for easy configuration and monitoring of the switch. This interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for even non-technical users to navigate.
- Auto-configuration: The switch can automatically configure itself based on the network it is connected to, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
- VLAN support: The switch supports VLANs, allowing for easy segmentation of the network for improved security and performance.
- Layer 3 functionality: The switch is a Layer 3 managed switch, which means that it can handle more advanced routing and switching functionality than a basic Layer 2 switch.
- Auto-detection and auto-configuration of devices.
- Support for Cisco Small Business Quick Start and Cisco Small Business Pro services.
- Advanced security features like DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, and Storm Control.
- Easy firmware upgrade.
- Support for Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
General Information about this Cisco SF550X-24-K9
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# SF550X-24-K9
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Technical Information of Cisco 24 Ports Switch
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Number of Network Ports 26
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
- Product Family 550X
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable
- Power Source: Power Supply
- Layer Supported: 3
- Number of SFP+ Slots: 4
Dimension for this Cisco Ethernet Switch
- Height: 1.7 Inch
- Width: 17.3 Inch
- Depth: 10.1 Inch
