Description
High-Performance of Managed Switch
The SX550X-24FT-K9 Cisco 24 Ports Managed L3 10GBase Switch offers high-performance capabilities to support the most demanding network environments.
One of the key high-performance features of the SX550X-24FT-K9 is its support for 10 Gbps Ethernet, providing high-speed connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming, virtualization, and cloud services.
The SX550X-24FT-K9 also supports advanced routing and switching capabilities, including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, which allow for efficient and efficient routing of network traffic.
Additionally, the SX550X-24FT-K9 supports Quality of Service (QoS) features such as traffic shaping and prioritization, which help to ensure that critical network traffic is given priority and that network resources are used efficiently.
The SX550X-24FT-K9 also supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which help to protect the network from potential security threats.
Furthermore, the SX550X-24FT-K9 supports high-availability features such as StackWise-480 and StackPower, which provide redundancy and failover capabilities to ensure that the network remains up and running even in the event of a switch failure.
Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration
The SX550X-24FT-K9 Cisco 24 Ports Managed 10GBase Switch offers advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that allow administrators to effectively manage and prioritize network traffic. Here are the steps to configure QoS on the SX550X-24FT-K9:
- Log in to the switch using the command line interface (CLI) and enter privileged mode by typing “enable” and entering the password.
- Create a class-map that defines the type of traffic you want to prioritize. For example, to prioritize voice traffic, you could create a class-map called “voice-traffic” and match on the IP address of the voice traffic.
- Create a policy-map that assigns a priority level to the traffic defined in the class-map. For example, you could create a policy-map called “priority-traffic” that assigns a priority level of 5 to the voice-traffic class-map.
- Apply the policy-map to the appropriate interface or VLAN. For example, you could apply the “priority-traffic” policy-map to the VLAN that contains the voice traffic.
- Verify the configuration by using the “show policy-map” command to check that the policy-map is applied and that the traffic is being prioritized correctly.
- Save the configuration using the “write memory” command to ensure that it is retained across reboot.
It is important to note that QoS configuration may vary depending on the network’s needs and topology. It is recommended to test the configuration before deploying it in a production environment.
Link Aggregation and Redundancy
The SX550X-24FT-K9 Cisco 24 Ports Managed Switch offers advanced link aggregation and redundancy features to ensure that the network remains up and running even in the event of a link failure.
One of the key link aggregation features of the SX550X-24FT-K9 is its support for Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). This protocol allows multiple physical links to be bundled together to form a single logical link, providing redundancy and increased bandwidth for the network. In the event of a link failure, traffic is automatically rerouted to the remaining links in the bundle, ensuring that the network remains up and running.
The SX550X-24FT-K9 also supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which helps to prevent network loops and ensure that the network remains stable in the event of a link failure. Additionally, the switch supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) for more advanced network topologies.
Additionally, the SX550X-24FT-K9 supports the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) which allow to have redundant default gateways in the network, this is useful in case of a default gateway failure.
General InformationManufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
MPN: SX550X-24FT-K9
Product Series 550X
Product Model SX550X-24FT
Product Name SX550X-24FT 24-Port 10G Stackable Managed Switch
Product Type Ethernet Switch
SKU: SX550X-24FT-K9
Interfaces / Ports:Total Number of Network Ports 24
Modular No
Stack Port Yes
Port/Expansion Slot Details 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
PerformanceMedia Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 10GBase-T
Network & Communication
Layer Supported 2
Management & Protocols
Manageable Yes
Power Description:Power Consumption 80.20 W
Dimensions & WeightHeight 1.7 Inch
Width 17.3 Inch
Depth 13.8 Inch