Compare Cisco Catalyst 3550-24 EMI 24-Port Ethernet Switch (WS-C3550-24-EMI) to LG-Ericsson SMC8508T 8-Port Gigabit 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 SMC8508T is a 8-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that provides non-blocking, wire-speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. With the SMC8508T, you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. You can replace your current workgroup hub or switch with the SMC8508T and instantly upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or you can build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, the SMC8508T, and its jumbo frame support, is perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that require you to move large files across the network quickly. All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about cable types. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Less