SG500-52MP-K9-G5

The Cisco SG500-52MP-K9-G5 is a high-performance, managed stackable switch designed for demanding network environments in medium to large businesses. Here's a breakdown of its key features:

Model: SG500-52MP-K9-G5

• Cisco: Identifies the manufacturer as Cisco Systems, a reputable brand in networking equipment.
• SG500: Indicates it belongs to Cisco's SG500 series of stackable managed switches, known for their processing power and advanced features.
• 52MP:
  • 52: Likely signifies it has 52 physical Ethernet ports for wired network connections.
  • MP: Possibly stands for "Multi-Rate PoE+," indicating it supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) functionality.
• K9: Presumably a Cisco internal code denoting a specific hardware configuration, potentially including:
  • Increased memory or processing power for handling heavy network traffic.
  • Additional high-speed uplink ports (e.g., 10 Gigabit SFP+ or 40 Gigabit QSFP+) for connecting to core network devices.
• G5: This suffix might signify a specific hardware revision or generation within the SG500-52MP series.

Key Features (refer to product specifications for confirmation):

• High-Performance Switching: Offers high bandwidth and low latency switching, essential for supporting large numbers of users, bandwidth-intensive applications (like video conferencing), and network virtualization.
• Managed Switch: Provides extensive configuration options for network administrators, including:
  • VLANs for network segmentation and security.
  • Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical network traffic.
  • Security features like access control lists (ACLs) and port security.
  • Routing functionalities (possible on some configurations).
• Stackable Design: Allows stacking multiple SG500-52MP-K9-G5 switches together for increased scalability and management efficiency.
• Multi-Rate PoE+ Support (likely): Delivers power over the Ethernet cable (up to 30 Watts) to compatible devices like VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IP security cameras, eliminating the need for separate power outlets.
• Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Provides a significant number of Gigabit Ethernet ports (likely 48) for connecting various network devices.
• High-Speed Uplink Ports (possible): The K9 configuration might include additional high-speed uplink ports (e.g., 10 Gigabit SFP+ or 40 Gigabit QSFP+) for connecting to core network devices with high-bandwidth backbones.