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Cisco Catalyst Switch WS-C3550-12G 2x1G RJ-45 10 x GBIC Extension
Bottom line: The Cisco Catalyst Switch WS-C3550-12G 2x1G RJ-45 10 x GBIC Extension 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
Ports: 10 x GBIC Extension ports 10/100/1000. No accessories are included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Cisco Catalyst Switch WS-C3550-12G 2x1G RJ-45 10 x GBIC Extension 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
| ports | 10 |
|---|---|
| port_type | GBIC |
| management | Layer 3 |
| uplink_ports | 2 |
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