Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series WS-C2950-24 Ethernet Switch NO PWR CABLE
Bottom line: The Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series WS-C2950-24 Ethernet Switch NO PWR CABLE 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
Switch Ports: 24 Fast Ethernet Ports. Layer: Layer 2 Switching. Power Adapter/Cable. S3 - Data Clear. No Accessories Included. Good overall used condition. No dents, dings or cracks. Essential functions that a typical user would expect are verified working.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series WS-C2950-24 Ethernet Switch NO PWR CABLE 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
| layer | Layer 2 |
|---|---|
| ports | 24 |
| port_type | Fast Ethernet (10/100) |
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