Difference between 3550 and 3560??

mike85719 · ‎06-21-2007

I don't know if this exist but I'm looking for a matrix that shows the feature and hardware/software differences of all Cisco access switches. For example 3560 vs 3560 vs 3750 etc. Something simple that just shows the major differences between the models.

mohammedmahmoud · ‎06-22-2007

Hi,

3550 is EOS/EOL, Enterprise customers are encouraged to migrate to Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series and Catalyst 3560 Series switches, which provide new and enhanced functionality including IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), higher-density Gigabit Ethernet (GE), and IPv6 routing. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches feature Cisco StackWise? technology, a 32-Gbps stack interconnect that allows customers to build a unified, highly resilient switching system, one switch at a time.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps646/prod_eol_notice0900aecd8029f777.html

Always use the Cisco Switch Guide:

http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/products/ps708/c2072/cdccont_0900aecd805f0955.pdf

HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,

Mohammed Mahmoud.

Patrick Laidlaw · ‎06-22-2007

Hello,

Here is a great guide that spells out the actual differencs from a training vendor on the 3550 and 3560. I know a big difference is 3560's support IPV6 and do Shared Round Robin for the QOS VS weighted Round Robin.

http://www.internetworkexpert.com/resources/ccie-3560-3550.htm

Patrick

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