Cisco ESW 500 Series Switches
The Cisco ESW 500 Series Switches (part of the Catalyst Express family) are managed Ethernet switches designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 250 employees. They provide a high-performance foundation for a secure and converged network, supporting data, voice, and wireless communications seamlessly.
The ESW 500 series features True Stacking capabilities, allowing you to manage up to four switches as a single entity with unified management and a simplified cabling structure. With integrated Cisco Smartports, network administrators can deploy pre-configured setups for data or voice applications in minutes. These switches also support advanced Layer 2 features, including IPv6, Advanced QoS, and robust security protocols like Access Control Lists (ACLs) to protect business-critical assets.
Key Specifications:
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Scalability: True stacking of up to 4 units for increased port density and simplified management.
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Performance: Support for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet at wire-speed performance.
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Convergence: LLDP-MED and Smartports for automated deployment of voice components.
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Energy Savings: Built-in Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce operational costs.
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Management: Browser-based GUI, SNMP support, and Cisco Network Assistant compatibility.
