Bandwidth and capacity to grow with your networking needs thanks to high performance nonblocking switch capacity with up to 24 Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports and four 10 Gigabit or four 1 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports per switch
Cisco IOS Software features for smooth IT integration and policy consistency
Robust resiliency enabled by features, such as dual-ring design through four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, REP, PRP, redundant power input, and dying gasp
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) to provide superior frequency stability needed for precise synchronization applications
Simplified software upgrade path with universal images
Integrated hardware support for features such as MacSec and HSR