Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies, dual fan trays
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade non-blocking throughput ideal for data center and core campus networks; VSX technology enables active-active redundancy without spanning tree; 48 × 10GbE ports provide excellent port density at 10Gbps per interface; Low-latency cut-through switching minimizes packet delay; Excellent management via AOS-CX OS with advanced security features and granular policy control; Flexible modular design with hot-swappable components for minimal downtime
✘ Cons:No integrated PoE support - requires external PoE injectors or separate switches for access layer; High capital cost ($12K-$18K) makes it unsuitable for small deployments; Primarily targeted at data center/core use cases rather than traditional branch or campus access; Requires dedicated network expertise for optimal VSX and stacking configuration; Power consumption and cooling requirements demand enterprise-grade infrastructure; Not ideal for mixed-workload environments requiring both high-speed uplinks and access-layer PoE