Cisco Catalyst 2950-48 Ethernet Switch WS-C2950T-48-SI
Bottom line: The Cisco Catalyst 2950-48 Ethernet Switch WS-C2950T-48-SI is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Port Type(s) Ethernet (RJ-45). Form Factor Rack Mountable. Number of Ports 48.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Cisco Catalyst 2950-48 Ethernet Switch WS-C2950T-48-SI using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Cisco's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 48 |
|---|---|
| managed | true |
| port_speed | 10/100 Mbps |
| uplink_ports | 2x 10/100/1000Base-T |
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