CISCO WS-C3550-24-EMI - Catalyst 24 - 10/100 ports 3550
Bottom line: The CISCO WS-C3550-24-EMI 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
This wasremoved from a working server room due to a site closure. This unit was powered and hooked up until we removed it. The built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports accommodate a range of GBIC transceivers, including the Cisco GigaStack® GBIC, 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1000BASE-ZX and CWDM GBICs.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored CISCO WS-C3550-24-EMI 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
| poe | false |
|---|---|
| ports | 24 |
| managed | true |
| port_type | 10/100 Ethernet |
| uplink_ports | 2 |
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