The Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Module helps ensure maximum availability, high performance, ease of upgrade, and expandability. The modules have their own processors, switching engines, and flash memory that run independently of host router resources, helping ensure maximum concurrent switching and routing performance as well as providing integrated PoE, security, and increased ease of management.
- Entry-level, lower-cost solution
- Layer 2 switching in hardware
- Full feature parity with the Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN base image
- Power over Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3af PoE support, up to 15.4 watts per port
- Cisco pre-standard PoE
Enhanced security
Equipped with RADIUS, Secure Shell (SSH), and TACACS+ authentication methods, this Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Module ensures robust security measures are in place to protect network integrity.
Efficient management
Featuring remote management protocols including HTTP, SNMP 3, and SSH, this module offers seamless and flexible management options for network administrators.
Advanced networking capabilities
With support for IEEE 802.1x compliant standards, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and layer 2 switching, the module enhances network performance and security.
