Find the right Cisco switch for campus access, distribution and core, data center, SAN, or industrial sites. This category helps you compare Catalyst (1000 to 9600), Nexus, MDS, and Industrial Ethernet switches by ports, PoE budget, stacking, uplink speed (1G to 400G), license tier, and lifecycle, then request a quote.
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16x1G Data Ports – 2x1G SFP Uplinks – Fanless Access Switch
24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget
24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 195W PoE Budget
24x1G Data Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1000
24x1G Data Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Fanless Catalyst 1000
48x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 370W PoE Budget
48x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 370W PoE Budget
48x1G Data Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – Catalyst 1000
48x1G Data Ports – 4x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Catalyst 1000
16×1G PoE+ Ports – 2×1G SFP Uplinks – Managed Switch
16x1G Data Ports – 2x1G SFP Uplinks – Catalyst 1200
24x1G PoE+ Ports – 4x1G SFP Uplinks – 375W PoE Budget
Start with the network role. Catalyst fits campus and branch access, distribution, and core; Nexus fits data center and cloud fabrics; MDS fits Fibre Channel storage; Industrial Ethernet fits rugged OT sites. Catalyst 1000, 1200, and 1300 cover cost-effective small-business access.
Catalyst is enterprise campus switching with PoE, stacking, and Catalyst Center. Nexus is data center fabric with high-speed Ethernet, ACI, and NX-OS. MDS handles SAN and Fibre Channel. Industrial Ethernet is built for harsh sites with DIN-rail or rugged mounting, DC power, and OT protocols.
Access networks usually compare the Catalyst 1000, 1200, and 1300 for small business and the Catalyst 9200, 9300, and 9350 for enterprise access. Choose by port count, PoE budget, stacking, uplinks, license tier, and AP, phone, or camera power needs.
Many Catalyst and Industrial Ethernet models support PoE, PoE+, or UPOE, but capability depends on the exact SKU and power supply. Count simultaneous powered devices, per-port wattage, total PoE budget, and redundancy before buying, and leave headroom for Wi-Fi and camera growth.
Many families use Network Essentials or Network Advantage tiers, sometimes with Cisco DNA terms. Choose the tier by routing, automation, segmentation, and telemetry needs rather than buying the lowest hardware SKU alone, and quote the license with the switch.
Choose Nexus for a data center fabric: server access, ACI, NX-OS, VXLAN EVPN, leaf-spine, storage over Ethernet, or 100G to 400G growth. Choose Catalyst for campus access, distribution, core, PoE, stacking, and policy-driven enterprise LAN.
Choose Industrial Ethernet for factories, substations, transportation, utilities, and outdoor cabinets. Check operating temperature, DIN-rail or rack mount, DC power, fiber, PoE, the redundancy protocol (REP, MRP, PRP, HSR, or DLR), and enclosure space.
24-port and 48-port PoE access is the core use case for the Catalyst 9200 and 9300 in the enterprise and the Catalyst 1300 for small business. Match the PoE+ or UPOE budget to your devices, then choose uplinks (1G, 10G, or 25G) and stacking for the site.
Layer23-Switch supplies new, original Cisco switches with warranty and RMA, not refurbished. Refurbished can suit spares or labs, but for refresh projects a new unit with current software, license, and lifecycle support is the lower-risk choice, and we can quote it competitively.
Send the role (access, core, data center, SAN, or industrial), port count, PoE budget, uplink speed, stacking or chassis needs, optics, power supplies, license tier, support level, and shipping location, and whether it is a new deployment or spare replacement.
Cisco switches cover small-business access, enterprise campus access, distribution and core, data center fabrics, Fibre Channel storage, and rugged industrial networks. Buyers usually compare Cisco switch models by port count, PoE budget, uplink speed, stacking, switching capacity, software license tier, optics, power supply, airflow direction, and replacement path. This page helps you move from a Cisco switch family search to the right Catalyst, Nexus, MDS, or Industrial Ethernet series.
Small offices, lean branch networks, retail sites, and simple access layers usually start with Catalyst 1000 Switches, Catalyst 1200 Switches, or Catalyst 1300 Switches. These fixed access switches are selected by 8, 24, or 48 ports, PoE or PoE+ budget, uplink type, fanless design, management model, and whether the deployment is a new branch or a like-for-like replacement.
Enterprise access closets usually compare Catalyst 9200 Switches, Catalyst 9300 Switches, and Catalyst 9350 Switches. These platforms connect users, wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, printers, and local uplinks. Choose by 24- or 48-port layout, PoE+ or UPOE budget, 1G, 10G, or 25G uplinks, StackWise requirements, power redundancy, software tier, and future access-point growth.
Distribution and core layers aggregate access closets, route between buildings, and carry high-speed uplinks. Review Catalyst 9400 Switches, Catalyst 9500 Switches, and Catalyst 9600 Switches by chassis or fixed form factor, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, or 400G readiness, supervisor or module plan, power redundancy, software license tier, and campus core growth requirements.
Data center networks usually compare Nexus 9000 Series Switches, Nexus 3000 Series Switches, and Nexus 2000 Series Switches. Nexus buyers should confirm port speed, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, or 400G uplinks, airflow direction, optics, NX-OS or ACI mode, leaf-spine design, power supply type, and future fabric expansion before choosing the model.
Storage networks and Fibre Channel fabrics usually compare MDS 9100 Series Switches and MDS 9300 Series Switches. These switches are selected by active port count, Fibre Channel speed, optics, storage compatibility, licensing, redundancy design, and whether the deployment is an expansion or a SAN refresh.
Factories, substations, transportation systems, outdoor cabinets, and industrial automation networks usually compare Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Switches, Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Switches, Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Switches, Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Switches, and Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Switches. Choose by DIN-rail or rack-mount form factor, DC power, operating temperature, fiber uplinks, PoE requirements, redundancy protocol, and industrial certification needs.
Cisco switch quotes should include the correct license tier, power supply, optics, stacking accessories, and support expectation. Catalyst switches are commonly quoted with Network Essentials or Network Advantage, and some deployments also require Cisco DNA subscription terms. For replacement projects, confirm the existing SKU, port count, PoE budget, uplink module, stack members, power supplies, airflow direction, and license tier before selecting the new switch family.
For an accurate Cisco switch quote, send the network role, port count, PoE budget, uplink speed, stacking or chassis requirement, optics, power supplies, airflow direction, license tier, support expectation, and shipping location. If you are replacing an existing switch, include the current SKU, stack members, uplink modules, and connected device requirements so the new switch can be checked before the BOM is finalized. Layer23-Switch supplies 100% new, original Cisco switch hardware with warranty and RMA support, and our engineers can help confirm the SKU, license, optics, power, and replacement fit. Request a Cisco switch quote when you are ready to check price, stock, and lead time.
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