Stacking support: No (Redundant Power via USP-RPS)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-speed 2.5G connectivity ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks prevent core network bottlenecks; Integrated Layer 3 routing features for improved network efficiency; 1.3 inch LCM color touchscreen with AR port management
✘ Cons:Lacks PoE++ (802.3bt) support for high-power devices; Only half of the RJ45 ports (12/24) support 2.5G speeds; Active cooling fans may be audible in silent office environments; Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit PoE switches
Est. Price:
$799 - $849
Compare Against
Cisco Nexus 9300-GX2 (N9K-C9332D-GX2B)
★ 3.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 4.17 Bpps
Ports: 32 x 400G QSFP-DD, 2 x 1/10G SFP+
PoE Budget: N/A
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: vPC (Virtual Port Channel) and Cisco ACI Fabric
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 400G density in 1RU; optimized for AI/ML workloads with advanced congestion management; dual-mode support (NX-OS/ACI); backward compatible with 40/100G optics.
✘ Cons:Extremely high list pricing and licensing costs; significant power and cooling requirements; high management complexity for smaller environments.