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Cisco Catalyst 2950 WS-C2950-24 24 Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch -TESTED

Name: Cisco Catalyst 2950 WS-C2950-24 24 Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch -TESTED
Brand: Cisco
SKU: EBAY_276438363203

Bottom line: The Cisco Catalyst 2950 WS-C2950-24 24 Port 10/100 Managed 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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Manufacturer description

The Cisco Catalyst 2950 WS-C2950-24 is a fully managed rack-mountable Ethernet switch with 24 Fast Ethernet ports (10/100-Mbit/s) and ATA over Ethernet network type. It is designed for wired Ethernet (RJ-45) network connectivity and is ideal for enterprise networking and servers. The switch is manufactured by Cisco and belongs to the Catalyst Switch series. The model number is WS-C2950-24 and it features Ethernet (RJ-45) interface.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cisco Catalyst 2950 WS-C2950-24 24 Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet… 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

layer	Layer 2
ports	24
port_type	Fast Ethernet (10/100)

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