Industry-leading security
Protect against malicious behavior with Flexible NetFlow
Ensure data confidentiality with MACSec layer-2 encryption
Identity-based access control with TrustSec
Category-best availability
Self-healing capabilities and sub-second failover with StackWise Plus
Increase power availability with StackPower
Support non-stop communications with redundant power supplies and cooling fans
Minimize downtime with hot-swappable power supplies, cooling fans and network modules
Highest Quality of Service (QoS)
Prioritize business-critical traffic such as video with Strict Priority Queuing
Validate network readiness and simplify troubleshooting with Mediatrace and Traffic Simulator
Lower cost of operation
Reduce operating expense and increase corporate sustainability with Cisco EnergyWise power management
Simplify deployment, configuration and control with Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations
Reclaim unused power with Intelligent Power Management
Maximum investment protection
Transition smoothly to IPv6 with full hardware support
Upgrade software platform or add new features with minimal disruption
Power over Ethernet (PoE) leadership
Support up to 48 PoE+ ports, each delivering up to 30 Watts