Cisco WS-C3550-24PWR-SMI Catalyst 3550 Series Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
Bottom line: The Cisco WS-C3550-24PWR-SMI Catalyst 3550 Series Port 10/100 Ethernet 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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Full Specifications
| poe | true |
|---|---|
| ports | 24 |
| managed | true |
| port_type | 10/100 Ethernet |
| uplink_ports | 2 |
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