Compare Cisco Catalyst 3550-24 EMI 24-Port Ethernet Switch (WS-C3550-24-EMI) to Cisco (SE2800) 8-Port Ethernet Switch

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

The Linksys SE2800 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch easily expands your home network at powerful Gigabit speeds of up to 1000 Mbps 10x faster than standard Ethernet. The SE2800 is plug-and-play, so no configuration is required. Simply connect computers, printers, storage, game consoles and other devices and instantly enjoy quick file transfers and media sharing between Gigabit devices. Quality of Service (QoS) traffic prioritization technology automatically optimizes performance for each connected device, so you can enjoy smooth video streaming and gaming. Power-saving features include auto power-down of unused ports, sleep mode when all ports are inactive and smart power for short cable runs. Benefits of Gigabit Upgrade your current Ethernet network to the power of Gigabit and improve your network performance. Get speeds up to 1000 Mbps, 10x faster than standard Ethernet perfect for quick file and media sharing between Gigabit devices. Less