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 Catalyst 9300X
★ 3.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 2,000 Gbps (2.0 Tbps)
Forwarding Rate: Up to 1,488 Mpps
Ports: 48x 10G Multigigabit (mGig) Copper or 24x 25G SFP28 Fiber, with Modular Uplinks (up to 100G)
PoE Budget: Up to 90W UPoE+ (802.3bt) per port, total budget up to 5900W in a stack
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 1 Tbps stacking bandwidth; Modular 100G uplinks; 90W UPOE+ support for Wi-Fi 7 and IoT; Hardware-accelerated 100G IPsec encryption.
✘ Cons:High initial cost and ongoing TCO; Mandatory Cisco DNA software subscription; Overkill and high power/heat for small or basic office environments.