Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches Advanced features for demanding environments Get 10 Gigabit Ethernet and advanced capabilities to accelerate your business growth. Our next-generation stackable managed switches can bring immediate productivity gains to your organization. They also get your network ready for more bandwidth-hungry applications in the future.Affordable 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet delivers 10 times the performance to your network to promote higher productivity and business efficiency. The 550X Series breaks the barrier of 10 Gigabit Ethernet adoptions with exceptional affordability.Superior reliability and resiliency Keep your network running so your business never slows down. The 550X Series offers true stacking, built-in fan redundancy, a redundant power supply connector, and high-availability protocols.Advanced features The 550X Series includes capabilities and management options you need to support applications today and in the future, such as strong security, advanced QoS, comprehensive IPv6 support, and Layer 3 dynamic routing.Power over Ethernet The Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) standard provides up to 30 watts of power per port. The 550X switches also support 60W PoE on selected ports to power compact switches and high-power wireless access points.Energy efficiency A variety of energy-saving features, including energy-detect mode, cable-length detection, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet, provide an eco-friendly and cost-effective network solution without compromising performance.Peace of mind All 550X Series switches are protected for the life of the product by the Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, including next-business-day advance replacement where available.