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The Cisco SX550X-16FT switch is equipped with 8 RJ45 ports with 10 Gb/s throughput and 8 SFP+ ports. Cisco switches are managed and configured with a graphical user interface available through a web browser and a CLI text console.
The switch has a throughput of 238.08 million packets per second (64-byte packets) and a switching capacity of 320 Gb/s. The Cisco switch comes with a limited, lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
Unlike stackable switches that have components that are administered and diagnosed separately, the Cisco 550X Series provides real, end-to-end stacking of switches, allowing you to configure, manage and troubleshoot multiple switches as if they were one device, making network expansion much easier.
High performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
The Cisco 550X series switches have 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing low-cost and flexible configurations to meet the high networking requirements of small and medium businesses. The 10G copper ports in the SX550X switches allow connections to servers and network attached storage devices using standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
Easy implementation and use
The Cisco 550X series switches are designed for small and medium enterprises.
They are extremely simple to use and manage.
- Smart Network Application (SNA) is an innovative network level monitoring and management tool built into the series Cisco 250 to 550X switches. It provides the ability to display network topology and connection status, allows you to monitor events, implement configurations and update software in multiple switches on the network.
- FindIT Network Manager and Probe are designed to manage switches, routers and wireless access points from the Cisco 100 to 500 series. They not only react to events, but allow proactive network management. The Cisco 550X series switches support the built-in FindIT Network Probe, which eliminates the need to configure separate hardware or a virtual machine on site. For more information, visit the manufacturer's website: Cisco - FindIT Network Manager and Probe
- The FindIT Network Discovery tool works with a simple toolbar in your web browser. It allows you to discover Cisco devices on the network and display basic device information, inventories or new firmware updates, helping you configure and speed up the deployment of Cisco Small Business products.
- The advanced but easy-to-use graphical user interfaces reduce the time needed for deployment, troubleshooting and network management, and allow for convenient use of advanced features.
- Configuration wizards simplify the most common configuration tasks and are a great tool for easy network configuration and management.
- The switches also support text interface Command-Line Interface (CLI).
- With Auto Smart ports, the switch detects a network device connected to any port and automatically configures optimal security, quality of service (QoS) and availability on that port.
- The Cisco DiscoveryProtocol detects Cisco devices and allows them to share key configuration information, simplifying network configuration and integration.
- Support for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) allows you to configure switches and other Cisco devices and manage them remotely, making the IT department more efficient and facilitating mass configurations.
- The USB port in the switch provides easy transfer of images and configurations, shortening the implementation or upgrade time.
- Networkwide Automatic Voice Deployment - Using Cisco Discovery Protocol, LLDP-MED, Auto Smartports and Voice Services Discovery Protocol (VSDP - Cisco's unique protocol), Customers can dynamically deploy an end-to-end voice network.
Comparison available on manufacturer's website: HERE
Features / filters | |
LAN standard | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Number of LAN ports | 8x [1/10G (RJ45)] , 8x [10G (SFP+)] , |
10G support | Yes |
AC input frequency | 47/63 |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 |
Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
Access Control List (ACL) IPv4 entries | 2000 |
Access Control List (ACL) IPv6 entries | 2000 |
ARP inspection | Yes |
Authentication | Web-based authentication |
Authentication type | HWTACACS+,IEEE 802.1x |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 8 |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | 10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000) |
BPDU filtering/protection | Yes |
Broadcast storm control | Yes |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Cables included | AC |
Certification | UL (UL 60950), CSA (CSA 22.2), CE, FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) |
Console port | RJ-45 |
Depth | 257 |
DHCP features | DHCP Option 82,DHCP relay,DHCP server |
DoS attack prevention | Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,10000 |
Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
Flash memory | 256 |
Form factor | 1U |
Forwarding rate | 238.08 |
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) | Yes |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Head-of-line (HOL) blocking | Yes |
Heat dissipation | 196.88 |
Height | 44 |
Installed SFP+ modules quantity | 8 |
Internal memory | 512 |
IP routing | Yes |
IP-MAC-Port binding | Yes |
IPv4 & IPv6 features | Dual stack IPv4/IPv6,IPv6 Telnet,IPv6 ping,IPv6 tracert |
Jumbo frames | 9000 |
Jumbo frames support | Yes |
LED indicators | Yes |
Link aggregation | Yes |
Loop protection | Yes |
MAC address table | 32000 |
Management | CLI - Command Line Interface, By cloud – cloud management, By web browser, |
Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 412309 |
MIB support | lldp-MIB, lldpextdot1-MIB, lldpextdot3-MIB, lldpextmed-MIB, rfc2674-MIB, rfc2575-MIB, rfc2573-MIB, rfc2233-MIB, rfc2013-MIB, rfc2012-MIB, rfc2011-MIB, RFC-1212, RFC-1215, SNMPv2-CONF, SNMPv2-TC, p-bridge-MIB, q-bridge-MIB, rfc1389-MIB, rfc1 |
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping | v1, v2 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1ab,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1s,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.1x,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3af,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3at,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.3z |
Noise level | 49.9 |
Number of fans | 3 |
Number of power supply units | 1 |
Number of queues | 8 |
Number of static routes | 7168 |
Number of VLANs | 4094 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 50 |
Packet buffer memory | 3 |
Policy-based routing | Yes |
Port mirroring | Yes |
Power connector | DC-in jack |
Power consumption (typical) | 57.7 |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No |
Power supply included | Yes |
Processor frequency | 1300 |
Product colour | Black |
Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
Queue scheduling algorithms | Weighted Round Robin (WRR) |
Quick start guide | Yes |
Rate limiting | Yes |
Redundant power supply (RPS) support | Yes |
Reset button | Yes |
Routing protocols | RIP-2,VRRP |
Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS,HTTPS,SNMP,SNMPv2,SNMPv3,SSH,SSL/TLS |
Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
Stackable | Yes |
Stacking possible | Yes |
Static route | Yes |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 |
Supported network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
Switch layer | L2/L3 |
Switch type | Managed |
Switching capacity | 320 |
Switching layer | 2, 3, |
Type of case | Rack (1U) |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Virtual LAN features | IP subnet–based VLAN, MAC address-based VLAN, Multicast VLAN, Port-based VLAN, Private VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Tagged VLAN, VLAN mapping, Voice VLAN |
VLAN support | Yes |
Web-based management | Yes |
Weight | 3.79 |
Width | 440 |
Efficiency - switching capacity and data transfer rate | |
Capacity in Mpps (64-byte packs) | 238.08 |
Switching capacity (Gbps) | 320 |
PoE (Power over Ethernet) | |
Power dedicated to PoE | - |
Number of ports supporting PoE | None |
Energy consumption | |
Green Power | EEE, Energy Detect, Short Reach |
Energy consumption of the system | 57.7 W |
Energy consumption (with PoE) | N/A |
Heat distribution (BTU/hr) | 196.88 |
Ports | |
Total number of ports | 8 x 10 GE RJ45 8 x 10 GE SFP+ 1 x GE OOB management port |
LAN ports | 8 x 10 GE RJ45 |
Uplink ports | 8 x 10 GE SFP+ |
Package buffer | 3 MB |
Product specifications | |
Dimensions | 440 mm x 44 mm x 257 mm |
Weight | 3.79 kg |
Number of fans | 2 + 1 (spare) |
Noise level | 0°C - 30°C: 39.1 dB 50°C: 49.9 dB |
MTBF at 50°C (hours) | 412309 |
Jumbo frames | Frame sizes up to 9000 bytes The default MTU is 2000 |
MAC Table | 32000 addresses on SG550XG and SX550X models 16000 addresses in all other models |
Console port | Cisco Standard console port - RJ45 |
CAB management port | Dedicated gigabit port for out-of-band management on SG350XG models |
Backup Power Supply Connector (RPS) | Yes |
USB connector | USB Type A socket on the front panel of the switch makes it easy to manage files and images |
Buttons | Reset button |
LEDs | System, master, fan, RPS, stack ID, link/speed to each port |
Flash Memory | 256 MB |
CPU | 1.3 GHz (dual-core) ARM |
CPU memory | 512 MB |
Power supply | 100 - 240 V, 47 - 63 Hz, internal |
Certification | UL (UL 60950), CSA (CSA 22.2), CE mark, FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A |
Operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
Storage temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
Moisture | 10% to 90%, relative, non-condensing |
Storage humidity | 10% to 90%, relative, non-condensing |
Guarantee | |
Guarantee | Limited, lifetime warranty |
Package contents | Cisco Small Business 550X Series switch Power Cable Mounting kit Console cable Brief instruction manual |
Switching layer 2 | |
Spanning Tree Protocol | 802.1d Spanning Tree support Fast convergence using 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree [RSTP]), enabled by default Multiple instances of Spanning Tree using 802.1s (MSTP) Up to 16 instances are supported |
Port grouping and aggregated links | Support for IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) ● up to 32 groups up to 8 ports per group with 16 candidate ports for each aggregated dynamic link 802.3ad LAG |
VLAN | Supports up to 4096 VLANs simultaneously VLANs based on ports and tags 802.1Q VLANs based on MAC VLAN for management Private VLAN Edge (PVE), also known as protected ports, with multiple uplinks VLAN guest Uncertified VLAN Protocol-based VLAN VLAN based on IP subnet Dynamic VLAN assignment via RADIUS server with client authentication 802.1x CPE VLAN |
Voice VLAN | Voice traffic is automatically assigned to a voice specific VLAN and processed using the appropriate levels of voice QoS Auto |
Multicast TV VLAN | Multicast TV VLANs allow a single VLAN to be shared in a network, while subscribers remain in separate VLANs (also known as MVRs). |
VLAN translation | One-to-One Mapping VLAN support In the One-to-One Mapping VLAN, the C-VLAN edge interface is mapped to S-VLAN and the original C-VLAN tags are replaced by a specific S-VLAN |
Q-in-Q VLAN | VLANs transparently intersect the network of service providers while isolating traffic among customers |
Selective Q-in-Q | Selective Q-in-Q is an enhancement to the basic Q-in-Q function and provides multiple mappings of different C-VLANs to separate S-VLANs for each boundary interface Selective Q-in-Q also allows the Ether-type (TPID) configuration of the S-VLAN tag |
Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP)/Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) | Protocols for automatic expansion and configuration of VLANs in a bridged domain |
Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD) | The UDLD monitors the physical connection to detect one-way connections caused by incorrect wiring or cable/port errors to prevent redirection loops and blocked traffic in networks |
DHCP relay in Layer 2 | Forwarding DHCP traffic to a DHCP server in different VLANs; works with DHCP option 82 |
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP versions 1, 2, 3) snooping | IGMP limits bandwidth-intensive multicast traffic to requesters only; supports up to 1K multicast groups (source-specific multicasting is also supported) |
IGMP querier | Querier IGMP is used to operate the Layer 2 snooping switches multicast domain in the absence of a multicast router |
HOL (Head-Of-Line) blocking | Prevention of HOL blockades |
Layer 3 functions | |
Routing IPv4 | IPv4 packet forwarding at link speed Up to 7168 static routes and up to 256 IP interfaces |
Static IPv6 routing at link speed | Up to 1792 static routes and up to 256 IPv6 interfaces |
Layer 3 interface | Layer 3 interface configuration on physical port, LGD, VLAN or loopback interface |
Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) | CIDR support |
VRRP | VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) allows transparent failover switching at the first IP router, allowing a group of routers to create one virtual router VRRP versions 2 and 3 are supported Up to 255 virtual routers are supported |
Police-Based Routing (PBR) | Flexible routing control for routing packets to different consecutive hops based on IPv4 or IPv6 ACL |
IP Service-Level Agreement (SLA) - object tracking | IP SLA object tracking is based on the ICMP IP SLA echo operation to detect a connection to a specific network target IP SLA object tracking for VRRP provides a mechanism to track the connection to the default VRRP router route in the next jump IP SLA object tracking for static routes provides a mechanism to track communication with the target network by the next jump specified in the static route |
DHCP server | The switch works as an IPv4 DHCP server supporting IP addresses for multiple DHCP pools/scopes Support for DHCP options |
DHCP relay on layer 3 | Transmission of DHCP traffic between IP domains |
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) relay | Transferring transmission information between layer 3 domains to detect applications or transfer bootP/DHCP packets |
Stacking - stacking of switches | |
Hardware stacking | Up to 8 switches in a stack, up to 400 ports managed as one system with hardware emergency switching |
Protection during device failure | Fast emergency switching in the stack ensures minimal loss of network traffic Support for aggregation of links between multiple units in a stack |
Plug and Play" configuration/management | Master/backup for flexible stack control Automatic numbering Hot Swap stack replacement Ring and chain stacking options, automatic port stacking speed, flexible port options |
High-speed connections between stacks | Cost-effective, high-speed 10G fiber optic and copper interface LAG support for interconnection for even more bandwidth |
High-speed connections between stacks | Cost-effective, high-speed 10G fiber optic and copper interfaces They operate LAG |
Safeguards | |
Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) | SSH is a safe replacement for Telnet traffic SCP also uses SSH SSH v1 and v2 are supported |
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) | SSL support: encrypts all HTTPS traffic, allowing highly secure access to the browser-based graphical management interface on the switch |
IEEE 802.1X (authenticator roles) | 802.1X: RADIUS authentication and reporting Checksum MD5 VLAN for guests Uncertified VLAN Single/multiple host mode and single/multiple sessions Supports temporary handling 802.1X Dynamic VLAN assignment |
IEEE 802.1X supplicant | The switch can be configured to act as an assistant to another switch This allows you to extend secure access in areas outside the wiring closet (e.g. meeting rooms) |
Authorisation via Internet | Network-based authentication provides control of network access via a web browser to any device or operating system |
STP Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard | Safety mechanism to protect the network against incorrect configurations The port with the BPDU Guard enabled is deactivated if a BPDU message is received on this port, thus avoiding accidental topology loops |
STP Root Guard | This prevents edge devices not under the control of the network administrator from becoming Spanning Tree Protocol root nodes |
DHCP snooping | Filters DHCP messages with unregistered IP addresses and/or from unexpected or untrusted interfaces This prevents malicious devices from acting as DHCP servers |
IP Source Guard (IPSG) | When the IP Source Guard feature is enabled on a port, the switch filters the IP packets received from the port if the source IP addresses of the packets have not been statically configured or dynamically learned from DHCP snooping This prevents the spoofing of IP addresses |
Dynamic ARP Control (DAI) | The switch rejects ARP packets from the port if there are no static or dynamic IP/MAC bindings, or if there is a discrepancy between the source or destination addresses in the ARP packet This prevents man-in-the-middle attacks |
IP/MAC/Port Binding (IPMB) | Previous features (DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection) work together to prevent DOS attacks on the network, thereby increasing network availability |
Secure Core Technology (SCT) | Ensure that the switch will receive and manage processes and protocol traffic regardless of the amount of traffic received |
Secure Sensitive Data (SSD) | Mechanism for secure management of sensitive data (such as passwords, keys, etc.) on the switch, filling in this data on other devices and protecting against self-configuration Access to view confidential data in plain or encrypted text is provided according to the user configured access level and user access method |
Private VLAN | Private VLAN provides security and isolation between switching ports, so that users cannot spy on other users' traffic; it supports multiple uplink links |
Port security | Possibility to block source MAC addresses to ports and limit the number of known MAC addresses |
RADIUS/TACACS+ | Supports RADIUS and TACACS authentication The switch acts as a customer |
RADIUS accounting | RADIUS reporting functions allow sending data at the beginning and end of the service, indicating the amount of resources (such as time, packets, bytes, etc.) used during the session |
Storm protection | Broadcasting, multicast and unknown unicast |
Prevention of DoS | Prevention of Denial-Of-Service (DOS) attacks |
Multiple user rights levels in the CLI | Allocation levels 1, 7 and 15 |
Quality of Service | |
ACL Access Control Lists | Support for up to 3000 rules Packet rejection or bandwidth restriction based on source and destination MAC, VLAN ID or IP address, protocol, port, DSCP/IP priority, source and destination ports TCP/UDP, 802.1p priority, Ethernet type, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets, IGMP packets, TCP flag, time-supported ACL |
Priority levels | 8 queues |
Schedules | Strict priority and Weighted Round-Robin (WRR) |
Class of service - Class of service | Port based; 802.1p VLAN based on VLAN priority; based on IPv4/v6 IP precedence/Type of Service (ToS)/DSCP; Differentiated Services (DiffServ); ACLs classification and remarking, trusted QoS Queue assignment based on Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) and service class (802.1p/CoS) |
Capacity limitations - Rate limiting | Ingress policer; outbound traffic control and speed control; on VLAN, port and based on data flow, 2R3C policies |
Avoiding congestion | TCP congestion avoidance algorithm is required to minimize and avoid global synchronization of TCP losses |
iSCSI traffic optimization | Mechanism to give priority to iSCSI traffic over other types of traffic |
IPv6 | |
IPv6 | IPv6 host mode IPv6 over Ethernet Dual IPv6/IPv4 stack Detection of neighbor and IPv6 (ND) router Auto-configuration of the IPv6 address Path Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) discovery Double address detection (DAD) ICMP version 6 IPv6 over IPv4 with support for Intrasite Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP) Gold certificate USGv6 and IPv6 logo |
IPv6 QoS | Prioritization of IPv6 packets |
IPv6 ACL | Speed limit or IPv6 rejection |
IPv6 First Hop Security | RA guard ND inspection DHCPv6 guard Table of adjacent bonds (snooping and static entries) Control of the integrity of adjacent bonds |
Multicast listener discovery (MLD v1/2) snooping | Delivering IPv6 multicast packets only to the right recipients |
Management | |
IPv6 applications | Web/SSL, Telnet server/SSH, ping, traceroute, Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), SNMP, RADIUS, syslog, DNS client, Telnet Client, DHCP Client, DHCP Autoconfig, IPv6 DHCP Relay, TACACS |
Graphical user interface | Built-in switch configuration tool for easy configuration of devices in the browser (HTTP/HTTPS) Supports simple and advanced operation, configuration, wizards, configurable dashboard, system maintenance, monitoring, online help and universal search engine |
Smart Network Application (SNA) | Smart Network Application (SNA) is an innovative network level monitoring and management tool built into the Cisco 100 to 500 series switches. Can detect network topology, display link status, monitor events, apply configurations and update software images using multiple switches on the network (Note: Network management with Smart Network Application requires the use of the 350, 350X or 550X series switch as part of the network) |
SNMP | SNMP versions 1, 2c and 3 with SNMP trap support and SNMP version 3 User based security model (USM) |
Remote monitoring (RMON) | RMON embedded software supports 4 RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms and events) for better traffic management, monitoring and analysis |
Dual IPv4 and IPv6 stack | Coexistence of both piles of protocols to facilitate migration |
Firmware update | Updated via web browser (HTTP/HTTPS) and TFTP and SCP The update can also be initiated by the console port Dual images for flexible firmware updates |
Port mirroring | Traffic on a port or in a LAG can be reflected in another port for analysis using a network analyser or RMON probe Up to 8 source ports can be mirrored to one destination port |
VLAN mirroring | Traffic at a port can be reflected in another port for analysis using a network analyser or RMON probe Up to 8 source ports can be mirrored to one destination port A single session is supported |
Flow and mirroring based redirection | Redirection or mirroring of traffic to the destination port, or a mirroring session based on flow |
Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) | Traffic can be reflected by a Layer 2 domain to a remote port on another switch for easy troubleshooting |
sFlow agent | The switch can export the sFlow sample to external collectors sFlow provides visibility of network traffic up to flow level |
DHCP (options 12, 66, 67, 82, 129 and 150) | DHCP options allow tighter control from a central point (DHCP server) to obtain the IP address, auto-configuration (with download of configuration file), DHCP relay and host name |
Auto-configuration with secure copying (SCP) | Enables secure, mass deployment with protection of sensitive data |
Text-based, editable configuration files | Configuration files can be edited with a text editor and downloaded to another switch to facilitate mass deployment |
Smartports | Simplified configuration of QoS and safety functions |
Auto Smartports | Uses intelligent solutions delivered through Smartport roles and applies them automatically to the port based on devices detected by Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP-MED |
Secure copy (SCP) | Securely transfer files to and from the switch |
CLI command line text | Scriptable CLI The full CLI and CLI menu are supported |
Cloud services | Support for Cisco Active Advisor and Cisco FindIT Network Manager |
Built-in FindIT network probe | Support for the built-in FindIT Network Probe running on a switch Eliminates the need to set up separate hardware or virtual machine for FindIT Network Probe on site |
Temporary use of the port | Lifting or deactivating the port based on a user-defined schedule (when the port is administratively lifted) |
Energy saving | |
Other forms of management | Traceroute; single IP management; HTTP/HTTPS; SSH; RADIUS; port mirroring; TFTP update; DHCP client; Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP); Xmodem update; cable diagnostics; Ping; syslog; Telnet client; SSH client; automatic time settings from Management Station |
Energy detection | The switch automatically turns off the power supply to the RJ-45 port when a missing connection is detected. Power supply resumes without packet loss when the switch detects a connection |
Cable length detection | Adjusts signal strength according to cable length, reduces power consumption for shorter cables |
Compliance with EEE (802.3az) | Supports 802.3az on all 10 Gb/s copper ports |
Switching off port LEDs | LEDs can be manually switched off to save energy |
Discovery | |
Bonjour | The switch is broadcast via Bonjour protocol |
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) (802.1ab) with LLDP-MED extensions | LLDP allows the switch to broadcast its identification, configuration and capabilities to adjacent devices that store data in MIB LLDP-MED is an LLDP extension that adds extensions needed for IP phones |
Cisco Discovery Protocol | The switch is broadcast via Cisco Discovery Protocol and learns the connected device and its properties via Cisco Discovery Protocol |