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Catalyst Micro Switch for Desktop Deployments

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.

Product overview

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.

• Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet server connectivity while providing high-performance uplinks
• The desktop installation makes it ideal for deployments outside the wiring closet
• Layer 2 switch provides a complete lineup of features including IGMP snooping, port mirroring, and spanning tree
• With leading Layer 2 support, experience enhanced convenience, secure business operations, and a borderless network experience
• Supports optical fibre cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
• Cascade to other network devices through the uplink port to expand your local area network
• Create your own LAN and connect your PC, laptop, printer and other peripherals with the help of 5 ports
• Quickly and easily set up a wired network with 5 networking ports