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WS-C2950-12 Cisco Catalyst 2950 12-Port Managed Ethernet Switch

Name: WS-C2950-12 Cisco Catalyst 2950 12-Port Managed Ethernet Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: EBAY_227259440025

Bottom line: The WS-C2950-12 Cisco Catalyst 2950 12-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 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

Cisco Catalyst 2950 12-Port Managed Ethernet Switch. Product Type Ethernet Switch. All the logos used are propriety to their respective owners and Technology Traderz does not have any authority over them.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored WS-C2950-12 Cisco Catalyst 2950 12-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 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.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

ports	12
managed	true
port_speed	10/100 Mbps

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