- Entry-level, lower-cost solution
- Layer 2 switching in hardware
- Full feature parity with the Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN base image
- Power over Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3af PoE support, up to 15.4 watts per port
- Cisco pre-standard PoE
The Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Module helps ensure maximum availability, high performance, ease of upgrade, and expandability. The modules have their own processors, switching engines, and flash memory that run independently of host router resources, helping ensure maximum concurrent switching and routing performance as well as providing integrated PoE, security, and increased ease of management.