Cisco WS-C3550-12T is a Layer 3 enterprise switch from the Cisco Catalyst 3550 series, designed for high-performance access or small distribution layer deployments. It provides 12 × Gigabit Ethernet copper ports, making it one of the early Cisco switches to deliver full Gigabit access on every port, along with basic routing capabilities. This model was widely used in enterprise LANs and small campus environments where Gigabit connectivity and inter-VLAN routing were required.
Key Features
- 12 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports
- Layer 3 switching capabilities:
- Static routing
- RIP
- OSPF (depending on IOS image)
- VLAN support (802.1Q trunking)
- Quality of Service (QoS) features
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Link aggregation (EtherChannel)
- Cisco IOS-based management (CLI, SNMP)
Technical Specifications
- Model: WS-C3550-12T
- Series: Cisco Catalyst 3550
- Ports: 12 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Switching Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Throughput: Wire-speed Gigabit switching (platform dependent)
- Management: CLI, SNMP, web interface (limited)
- Use Case: Enterprise access or small distribution layer
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