Features And Benefits - Cisco ESW-520-24 Datasheet

Cisco ESW 500 Series Deployment Scenarios
Figure 2 highlights application scenarios for which the different models of the Cisco ESW 500 Series are well suited.
Figure 2.
Move beyond your traditional phone system: The Cisco Smart Business Communications System lets you
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transform your business by bringing together all of your communications onto a single network. The ESW 500
Series works hand in hand with Smart Business Communications System products, such as the
Communications 500 Series for Small
phone calls, messaging, and data. Your employees can be more productive, and you can save money by
managing and paying for just one network.
Securely extend network access with wireless: The ESW 500 Series Switches can connect and power
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your wireless access points while supporting robust security and identity services to protect your wireless
environment. By choosing ESW 500 Series Switches with both PoE and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, you
can easily integrate the Cisco AP 541N Dual Band 802.11n Clustering Access Point into your network. This
access point features advanced wireless technologies such as 802.11n and extends the life of your wireless
technology investment.
Connect your small business: The Cisco ESW 500 Series Switches meet the needs of a range of small
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businesses. The 10/100 Fast Ethernet switches can provide outstanding desktop connectivity in small
networks to connect computers, printers, and servers. They are well suited to new businesses that are
starting up or businesses that previously used basic, unmanaged switches but now require support for
additional features such as QoS traffic prioritization and advanced security. The Gigabit Ethernet switches in
the Cisco ESW 500 Series can go even further, helping you achieve optimal performance from your desktop
computers, servers, and other shared devices with Fast or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

Features and Benefits

The Cisco ESW 500 Series Switches provide security, management, and other capabilities far beyond what
unmanaged or smart switches can provide, without requiring you to configure (or pay for) features you don't need.
The switches are designed to be part of the complete line of Cisco Small Business Pro Series networking and voice
communications products that work together as part of a proven, fully integrated, easy-to-use small business
solution. The Cisco ESW 500 Series provides:
Outstanding performance: The Cisco ESW 500 Series supports up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds to deliver
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optimal network performance, enabling you to add high-bandwidth data, voice, video, and wireless
applications. Ultimately, the switches give you the ability to meet more rigorous application demands and help
ensure that your employees always have access to the tools they need to be responsive to your customers
and each other.
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