Compare Cisco Catalyst 3550-24 EMI 24-Port Ethernet Switch (WS-C3550-24-EMI) to NetGear ProSafe GS116 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (606449034998)

The Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new line of enterprise-class, stackable, multilayer solutions that provide high availability, scalability, security and control to enhance the operation of the network. With a range of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations, the Catalyst 3550 Series can serve as both a powerful access layer switch for medium-enterprise wiring closets and as a backbone switch for mid-sized networks. For the first time, customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced quality of service, rate-limiting, Cisco security access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Less

Now you can have a powerful, high-speed network on a small scaleNETGEARs ProSafe GS116 Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that provides full, dedicated 1000 Mbps connections so you can move very large files across your network instantlyThe standards-based GS116 helps to protect your existing and future network infrastructure investments by painlessly integrating other 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devicesThis potent switch is ideal for workgroups or quickly upgrading workstations to full Gigabit speed, plus its packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your workday experienceIts compact design fits neatly into small work spaces and, since its self-cooling without a fan, it runs silently and unobtrusively.Moves huge files fastFeatures 16 high-speed, auto-switching 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectionsAnd because copper Gigabit Ethernet is a full duplex standard, you can get up to 2000 Mbps on each port. The GS116 supports jumbo frames up to 9,000 Bytes for extra large transfers. Less