Cisco UPOE: Up to 60W per port for powering high-performance devices such as PTZ cameras and 802.11ac/Wi-Fi 6 access points
- Multigigabit Ethernet: 12 ports support IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 10GBASE-T) over Cat 5e/6 cabling
- StackWise-160 Technology: Optional stacking with 160 Gbps bandwidth, up to 9 switches, stateful switchover (SSO) for high availability
- Layer 3 Routing: IP Base license includes static routing, RIP, EIGRP stub, OSPF (routed access), IPv4/IPv6 support, and multicast routing (up to 1000 routes)
- Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC: Enables wired-wireless convergence, policy enforcement, and application visibility
- Modular Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable power supplies and modular fans for continuous uptime
- Quality of Service (QoS): 8 egress queues per port, advanced policing, shaping, and classification for voice/video prioritization
- Security Features: 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, TrustSec, Secure Boot, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, and port security
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF) Version 9: Provides detailed visibility into network traffic and application performance
- High Availability: Cross-stack EtherChannel, FlexLink, RSTP, MSTP, PVRST+ for resilient network topologies
- Wireless Controller Integration: Can manage Cisco Aironet access points (up to 25 APs and 1,000 clients per switch/stack with IP Base)
- Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support to reduce power consumption during low-traffic periods
- Cisco IOS XE Software: Modular, Linux-based OS with support for automation, telemetry, RESTCONF, and NETCONF APIs