- Supports VLANs, port channels, and VLAN IDs for flexible network segmentation
- Operates efficiently within a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels, ensuring reliability in various environments
- 256 MB of flash memory and 512 MB of RAM for robust data processing and storage
- Complies with numerous standards including IEEE 802.1x and IEEE 802.3ad (LACP) for compatibility and performance
- Fanless design for silent operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
The Cisco Catalyst Micro Switches are Cisco's purpose-built product family for FTTx deployments, allowing customers to eliminate IDF, save precious real estate, conserve energy, and cut cabling costs.
Fiber to the desk, office, etc. (FTTx) is not a new concept. In this deployment scenario, the improved range of fiber optics over copper cables allows access switches to be deployed right next to the end devices, with uplinks connected directly to the main distribution frame, eliminating the need for an intermediate distribution frame on each floor. However, as access switches get closer to the end users, the requirements for operating noise and product footprint get stricter. Enter the Cisco Catalyst Micro Switches, a product family of small, fanless switches purpose-built for FTTx deployments. These switches offer flexible mounting options and open up a variety of network design and connectivity opportunities.