Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches

The Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series is a family of fixed-configuration, standalone managed Fast Ethernet switches that provide wire-speed connectivity for mid-sized networks. These "intelligent" switches deliver enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) and security features, making them ideal for the network edge where user traffic is classified and managed.

A standout feature is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS), which allows administrators to configure multiple Catalyst switches simultaneously using a standard web browser. The series is highly versatile, with models offering different uplink options including copper Gigabit Ethernet and fiber optic 100Base-FX. With support for 8,000 MAC addresses and 64 VLANs, the Catalyst 2950 provides the stability and control expected from a professional Cisco infrastructure.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: Up to 8.8 Gbps switching fabric with wire-speed packet forwarding.

• Management: Web-based CMS, CLI via Telnet/Console, and full SNMP support.

• Advanced QoS: 4 hardware queues per port for traffic prioritization.

• Security: Port-level security based on MAC addresses and 802.1x support.

• Legacy Support: Compatible with older Catalyst 1900/2900XL/3500XL switches in clusters.