PoE Budget: Up to 4-pair PoE++ (90W per port, 2.5 kW system budget)
Layer: L2/L3 (Full routing capability)
Stacking Support: Yes u2013 FlexStack Plus (up to 4 units), 80 Gbps inter-stack bandwidth
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade modular design with 802.1BR architecture; Up to 90W PoE++ per port ideal for high-power IoT/cameras; Supports Cisco DNA-C orchestration and telemetry; Power-efficient (~250W idle); Full Layer 3 routing with advanced QoS and security ACLs; Industry-leading PoE density and stacking bandwidth
✘ Cons:Premium pricing vs. competitors like Arista/Juniper; Complex licensing tiers for advanced features (DNA Essentials/Advantage/Premier); Requires external Cisco DNA Controller for full management capabilities; Steeper learning curve for non-Cisco environments; Power supplies and licensing add significant TCO; Limited flexibility compared to white-box/SONIC alternatives