Catalyst Switches

The Cisco Catalyst® Series of switches consists of a comprehensive range of Ethernet-based platforms providing increasing levels of functionality from basic connectivity to high-end, multilayer intelligent service switching solutions. These switches provide diverse interfaces, high port densities and extensible functionality suitable for converged network access or backbone applications. As a key component of Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice Video and Integrated Data), Catalyst switches provide the scalable network infrastructure with intelligent services that enables organizations to deploy converged Internet business solutions to maximize their productivity and competitive advantage.   Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches The Catalyst 2950 Series is a line of fixed-configuration, stackable switches that provide basic and intelligent services, and wire-speed Fast and Gigabit Ethernet desktop connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses and small enterprises. Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Switches The Catalyst 3550 Series is a line of enterprise-class, stackable, multilayer switches with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet configurations that provide high availability, security, and control to enhance the operation of the enterprise network. Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switches The Catalyst 3750 Series is an innovative product line for mid-sized organizations and enterprise branch offices. Featuring Cisco StackWise™ the products improve LAN operating efficiency by combining industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches. With this product line, Cisco brings to market the first Gigabit Ethernet stackable switch. Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches The Catalyst 4500 Series extends resilience and control from the backbone to the network edge with intelligent network services that include advanced quality of service, scalable performance, comprehensive security and simple manageability. Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series delivers the industry's most highly available, high-performance, multilayer switching solutions for campus networks that integrate wiring-closet intelligence, high-performance multi-protocol backbone routing, and intelligent server switching.