Technical Features - Cisco ESW-520-24 Faq

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Network-level Configuration and Management: Cisco Catalyst switches use CiscoWorks
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LMS or command line interface (CLI) for management and configuration across the entire
portfolio. This consistency ensures that all Cisco Catalyst switches can be managed using
common management tools regardless of their size, and offers network-level management
and configuration. In contrast, the Cisco ESW 500 Series switches do not use CLI and can
only be configured using the Switch Configuration Utility device manager or Cisco
Configuration Assistant (CCA). While being friendly to use, these interfaces are not
designed to scale to multiple sites and to the needs of a commercial or enterprise customer.
It is not recommended to have a mixed environment of Cisco ESW 500 and Cisco Catalyst
Series switches, because it would be difficult to manage the entire network holistically due
to separate management tools.
Comprehensive Support: Cisco Customer Advocacy provides a broad set of services for
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the Cisco Catalyst Series switches, including Cisco SMARTnet and service by the Cisco
TAC. Cisco TAC is staffed with leading experts with years of experience in all technologies
to address any network issue the customer may have. The newly created Cisco Small
Business Support Center is based on a separate group of professionals, specifically hired
and trained in the needs of small businesses. They are limited in scope, do not have
knowledge of products beyond the Small Business range, and do not support SMARTnet or
the software upgrades that our Cisco Catalyst switches offer. Customers who chose to mix
Cisco products with the Cisco ESW 500 in their network would have to work with two
different support teams as the small business team is not equipped to diagnose and
troubleshoot cross-network issues. Also, at this time, Cisco ESW 500 series switches do not
offer an extended service contract beyond the warranty.
Switching Guiding Principles
Table 3.
Small Business Pro
● Purpose built for Small Business
● A fundamental building block of Cisco Small Business Pro
networks
● Designed to work with Cisco SB Pro Products including
SBCS
● Supported by Small Business Support Center and include
5-year warranty with NBD product replacement

Technical Features

Q.
What are the benefits of Power over Ethernet?
A.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) can provide a lower total cost of ownership for deployments that
incorporate IP phones, wireless LAN access points, and IP video surveillance cameras, as well
as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end devices. PoE eliminates the need for wall power to each
PoE-enabled device, by powering devices directly over the Ethernet connection, reducing re-
wiring costs when deploying IP phones and wireless LANs. PoE switches also eliminate the
need for power injectors and PoE midspans for powering IP devices.
Catalyst
● World-class switching portfolio for any size business
● Foundation for open, flexible, extensible, scalable and
feature-rich communications solutions
● A service delivery platform
● Designed to meet the demanding needs of mid-market
and enterprise customers
● Supported by Cisco's world-class TAC and with limited
lifetime warranty
Q&A
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