Designed for Growth
The Cisco 550X Series provides enterprise-grade features tailored for fast-growing businesses with high-bandwidth demands—improving application availability, securing data, and optimizing bandwidth.
10 Gigabit Ethernet, Made Affordable
Breakthrough affordability with 10G copper RJ-45+SFP+ options enables fast, flexible connections to servers and storage—ideal for backbone setups linking SG550X access switches.
Seamless Scalability with True Stacking
Manage up to 8 switches as a single unit—simplifying configuration, VLANs, LAGs, QoS, and mirroring. Supports ring or chain topologies with stacking over 10G and copper links for high-bandwidth flexibility.
Advanced PoE+ Capabilities
Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W) and 60W ports for powerful devices like 802.11ac APs and surveillance cameras. Intelligent power allocation ensures efficient delivery and compatibility with legacy PoE standards.
Energy-Efficient Operation
Complies with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, features smart ASICs, auto port shutoff, dimmable LEDs, cable-length signal optimization, and temperature-responsive fans—saving both power and costs.
Rich Security Features
Enforce robust network access with 802.1X, Guest VLANs, SSL/SSH encryption, IP Source Guard, ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, IPv6 First Hop Security (ND, RA Guard), time-based ACLs, Secure Core Technology, and Private VLANs for layered protection.
Advanced Layer 3 & IPv6 Support
Includes static routing and dynamic affordability, offloading work from routers. Supports IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously with full certification for USGv6/IPv6 Gold compliance.
Voice-Ready Deployment
Plug-and-play voice networks with Auto SmartPorts, Cisco Discovery Protocol, LLDP-MED, and VSDP—auto-assigning voice VLANs and QoS to new phones, including third-party models.
