✔ Pros:Modular design allows flexible port configurations; extremely high throughput (51.2 Tbps) suitable for large campus networks; L2/L3 routing capabilities; stacking support for simplified management; excellent performance for both east-west and north-south traffic; enterprise-grade reliability and support.
✘ Cons:High capital cost ($75K-$150K+); requires trained IT staff for management; power consumption is significant; typically overkill for small/medium deployments; licensing may be required for advanced features (security, analytics).