CISCO WS-C2950G-48-EI CATALYST 2950 48 PORT Gigabit Switch
Bottom line: The CISCO WS-C2950G-48-EI CATALYST 2950 48 PORT Gigabit 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 WS-C2950G-48-EI CATALYST 2950 48PORT. Robust Layer 2 switching capabilities. 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports. Power Cable. Scalable performance with 48 Ethernet ports and dual uplinks. S3 - Data Clear.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored CISCO WS-C2950G-48-EI CATALYST 2950 48 PORT Gigabit 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.
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Full Specifications
| layer | 2 |
|---|---|
| ports | 48 |
| managed | true |
| port_type | Fast Ethernet |
| uplink_ports | 2 |
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