According to Cisco Website: "... To meet current and future network needs, all LAN switch designs must incorporate ... Application Intelligence, Unified Network Services, Nonstop Communications, Virtualization, Integrated Security and Operational Manageability..."

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They emphasis that "From core to edge, Cisco network switches provide the performance, high availability, comprehensive security, delivery optimization, and enhanced manageability you need to optimize your network infrastructure."

To prove this, Cisco offers two types of network Switches: Modular and Fixed-configuration Switches.

In Modular, there are two solutions: Cisco 6500 Series Switches, and Cisco 4500 Series Switches. For Modular Switches, click here.

In Fixed Configuration Switches, Cisco has offered the following Switches:

• Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2940 Series
• Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series

Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series

Features

According to Cisco, the Cisco 4900 Series Switches features are: High-performance, rack-optimized server switching for organizations of all sizes Standalone fixed-configuration for low-latency and wirespeed switching Layer 2-4 switching and intelligent services with dynamic IP routing and IPv6 Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports with 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports or 48 10/100/1000 ports with two 10 GbE ports Dual, hot-swappable internal AC or DC power supplies Hot-swappable fan trays Data Sheet

Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series

Features

According to Cisco, the Cisco 2960 Series Switches features are: Simplifies management of advanced network services and IP Communications for 20 to 250 employees Standalone fixed-configuration Layer 2 switching Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity Up to 24 10/100 ports with optional PoE or 12 10/100/1000 ports Data Sheet