Now Cisco updated its 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches. There are several new Cisco 550X and 350X models available providing Gigabit and Fast Ethernet with 10-Gigabit uplinks and advanced capabilities to accelerate your business growth.
The Cisco 550X Series are the next-generation stackable managed Ethernet switches that provide the advanced capabilities and superior performance you need to support a more demanding network environment at an affordable price.
These switches incorporate fan and power hardware redundancy, increasing overall network availability.
- The SG550X and SF550X models provide 24 or 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet connectivity with 10 Gigabit uplinks.
- The SG550XG models provide 16, 24, or 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet with both copper and fiber connection options, providing a solid foundation for your current business applications, as well as those you are planning for the future.
At the same time, these switches are easy to deploy and manage, without a large IT staff.
Cisco 550X Series switches are designed to protect your technology investment as your business grows. Unlike switches that claim to be stackable but have elements that are administered and troubleshot separately, the Cisco 550X Series provides true stacking capability, allowing you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot multiple physical switches as a single device and more easily expand your network.
A true stack delivers a unified data and control plane, in addition to a management plane, providing flexibility, scalability, and ease of use because the stack of units operate as a single entity constituting all the ports of the stack members. The switches also protect your technology investment with an enhanced warranty, dedicated technical support, and the ability to upgrade equipment in the future and receive credit for your Cisco 550X Series switch. Overall, the Cisco 550X Series provides the ideal technology foundation for a growing business.
High-Performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet–With 10G copper ports on SG550XG switches, you can easily and cost-effectively enable 10G connections to servers and network storage devices with standard RJ45 Ethernet cable. You can also connect your SG550X access switches to the SG550XG aggregation with 10G SFP+ fiber, building a high-performance backbone to speed up the overall operation of your network.
Advanced Stacking
Some switches claim to support stacking but in practice support only “clustering,” meaning that each switch must still be managed and configured individually. Cisco 550X Series switches provide true stacking capability, allowing you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot all switches in a stack as a single unit, with a single IP address for up to a maximum of 400 Ethernet ports.
A true stack delivers a unified data and control plane, in addition to management plane, providing flexibility, scalability, and ease of use because the stack of units operates as a single entity constituting all the ports of the stack members. This capability can radically reduce complexity in a growing network environment while improving the resiliency and availability of network applications. True stacking also provides other cost savings and administrative benefits through features such as cross-stack QoS, VLANs, LAGs, and port mirroring, which clustered switches cannot support.
Using standard 10G fiber or copper connections, the Cisco 550X Series supports both local and horizontal stacking deployments and the flexibility of ring or chain topology. The switches also have the capability to use link aggregation port as the stacking port, providing even higher stacking bandwidth for demanding applications.
Advanced Layer 3 Traffic Management
The Cisco 550X Series enables a more advanced set of traffic management capabilities to help growing businesses organize their networks more effectively and efficiently. For example, the switches provide static Layer 3 routing, allowing you to segment your network into workgroups and communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance.
With these capabilities, you can boost the efficiency of your network by offloading internal traffic-handling tasks from your router and allowing it to manage primarily external traffic and security.
Additionally, Cisco 550X series provide dynamic Layer 3 routing features. With these capabilities, you can minimize the need to manually configure routing devices and simplify the ongoing operation of the network.
More details of CISCO 550X series you can read the full data sheet here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/550x-series-stackable-managed-switches/datasheet-c78-735874.html
Compare Models: Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches
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Product |
SG550XG-8F8T |
SG550XG-24F |
SG550XG-24T |
SG550X-48T |
Product ID |
SG550XG-8F8T-K9 |
SG550XG-24F-K9 |
SG550XG-24T-K9 |
SG550XG-48T-K9 |
| General | ||||
| Device type | Switch – 10-Gb – 16 ports – L3 – managed | Switch – 10-Gb – 24 ports – L3 – managed | Switch – 10-Gb – 24 ports – L3 – managed | Switch – 10-Gb – 48 ports – L3 – managed |
| Enclosure type | Rack-mountable – 1U | Rack-mountable – 1U | Rack-mountable – 1U | Rack-mountable – 1U |
| Ports | 8 10-Gb copper + 8 10-Gb SFP+ plus 1 GE OOB Management | 22 10-Gb SFP+ slots + 2 combo 10-Gb copper/SFP+ plus 1 GE OOB management | 22 10-Gb copper + 2 combo 10G copper/SFP+ plus 1 GE OOB management | 46 10-Gb copper + 2 combination 10-Gb copper/SFP+ plus 1 GE OOB management |
| Performance | Switching capacity: 320 Gbps Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size): 238.08 Mpps |
Switching capacity: 480 Gbps Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size): 357.12 Mpps |
Switching capacity: 480 Gbps Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size): 357.12 Mpps |
Switching capacity: 960 Gbps Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size): 714.24 Mpps |
| MAC address table size | 64,000 entries | 64,000 entries | 64,000 entries | 64,000 entries |
| Capacity | 4000 active VLANs | 4000 active VLANs | 4000 active VLANs | 4000 active VLANs |
| Routing protocol | RIPv2 + static IPv4/IPv6 routing | RIPv2 + static IPv4/IPv6 routing | RIPv2 + static IPv4/IPv6 routing | RIPv2 + static IPv4/IPv6 routing |
| Remote management protocol | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI | SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI |
| Compliant standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3az | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3az | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3az | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3az |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 256 MB flash | 256 MB flash | 256 MB flash | 256 MB flash |
| Status indicators | System, Master, Fan, RPS, Stack ID, Link/Speed per port | System, Master, Fan, RPS, Stack ID, Link/Speed per port | System, Master, Fan, RPS, Stack ID, Link/Speed per port | System, Master, Fan, RPS, Stack ID, Link/Speed per port |
| Expansion and Connectivity | ||||
| Interfaces | 8 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T/10GBase-T – RJ-45 | 8 10G SFP+ slots | 1 x GE OOB port | 1 x console – RJ45 – management | 1 x RPS port | 24 x SFP+ slots | 2 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T/10GBase-T – RJ-45 (combination) | 1 x GE OOB port | 1 x console – RJ45 – management | 1 x RPS port | 24 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T/10GBase-T – RJ-45 | 2 x SFP+ slots (combination) | 1 x GE OOB port | 1 x console – RJ45 – management | 1 x RPS port | 48 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T/10GBase-T – RJ-45 | 2 x SFP+ slots (combination) | 1 x GE OOB port | 1 x console – RJ45 – management | 1 x RPS port |
| Power | ||||
| Power device | Power supply – internal | Power supply – internal | Power supply – internal | Power supply – internal |
| Voltage required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Width | 17.3 in | 17.3 in | 17.3 in | 17.3 in |
| Depth | 13.8 in | 13.8 in | 13.8 in | 17.7 in |
| Height | 1.7 in | 1.7 in | 1.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Weight | 11.53 lbs | 9.17 lbs | 14.07 lbs | 16.38 lbs |
| Cables included | 1 x console cable | 1 x console cable | 1 x console cable | 1 x console cable |
| Compliance standards | UL 60950, FCC Part 15 A, CSA 22.2 | UL 60950, FCC Part 15 A, CSA 22.2 | UL 60950, FCC Part 15 A, CSA 22.2 | UL 60950, FCC Part 15 A, CSA 22.2 |
| Environmental Parameters | ||||
| Minimum operating temperature | 32°F | 32°F | 32°F | 32°F |
| Maximum operating temperature | 122°F | 122°F | 122°F | 122°F |
| Humidity range operating | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) |
| Minimum storage temperature | -4°F | -4°F | -4°F | -4°F |
| Maximum storage temperature | 158°F | 158°F | 158°F | 158°F |
| Humidity range storage | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) | 10 – 90% (non-condensing) |
Ordering Information—the Cisco 550X Models
| Model Name | Product Order ID Number | Description |
| 10-Gigabit | ||
| SF550X-24 | SF550X-24-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100 ports
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SF550X-24P | SF550X-24P-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100 PoE+ ports with 195W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SF550X-24MP | SF550X-24MP-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100 PoE+ ports with 382W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SF550X-48 | SF550X-48-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100 ports
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SF550X-48P | SF550X-48P-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100 PoE+ ports with 382W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SF550X-48MP | SF550X-48MP-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100 PoE+ ports with 740W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-24 | SG550X-24-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100/1000 ports
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-24P | SG550X-24P-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 195W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-24MP | SG550X-24MP-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 382W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-24MPP | SG550X-24MPP-K9 | ● 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 740W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-48 | SG550X-48-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100/1000 ports
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-48P | SG550X-48P-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 382W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550X-48MP | SG550X-48MP-K9 | ● 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 740W power budget
● 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo + 2 x SFP+) |
| SG550XG-8F8T | SG550XG-8F8T-K9 | ● 8x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T copper port
● 8x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (dedicated) ● 1 x Gigabit Ethernet management port |
| SG550XG-24F | SG550XG-24F-K9 | ● 24x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
● 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10Gbase-T copper port (combo with 2 SFP+) ● 1x Gigabit Ethernet management port |
| SG550XG-24T | SG550XG-24T-K9 | ● 24x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T copper port
● 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (combo with 2 copper ports) ● 1x Gigabit Ethernet management port |
| SG550XG-48T | SG550XG-48T-K9 | ● 48x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T copper port
● 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ (combo with 2 copper ports) ● 1x Gigabit Ethernet management port |
* Each combo port has one 10 Gigabit Ethernet copper port and one 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ slot, with one port active at a time.
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