WS-C3550-12G - Cisco 12-Port 10 GBIC-based Ports + 2 x 10/100/1000 Ports Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

WS-C3550-12G - Cisco 12-Port 10 GBIC-based Ports + 2 x 10/100/1000 Ports Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

SKU: WS-C3550-12G Brand: Cisco Browse: Cisco Network Switches Category: Network Switches
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About the WS-C3550-12G

This Cisco WS-C3550-12G delivers Network Switches functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include ports of 12. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network supplies the WS-C3550-12G to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Ports

    12

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Professionally tested — new available on request

  • Warranty

    90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty

    Coverage
    Advance replacement — we ship first, you return the faulty unit

  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET

  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNWS-C3550-12G
ManufacturerCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
Ports12
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Returns — US
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The WS-C3550-12G is a Cisco network switches component with ports 12. Pricing on the WS-C3550-12G is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.

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Quick Answer: Is the WS-C3550-12G compatible with my switch?

Pro Disk Network validates every WS-C3550-12G against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.

How fast does the WS-C3550-12G ship?

Pro Disk Network dispatches the WS-C3550-12G same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.

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Common Use Cases for WS-C3550-12G

The WS-C3550-12G is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
  • Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
  • Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.

What is the WS-C3550-12G?

The WS-C3550-12G is a Cisco enterprise networking device with ports 12, manufactured by Cisco. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of WS-C3550-12G

Pros

  • Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime

Cons

  • Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
  • Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
  • Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening

Frequently Asked Questions about WS-C3550-12G

Is the WS-C3550-12G a genuine Cisco part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every WS-C3550-12G as factory-original Cisco inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Cisco servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the WS-C3550-12G compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every WS-C3550-12G against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the WS-C3550-12G ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the WS-C3550-12G same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the WS-C3550-12G?
New WS-C3550-12G units carry the full Cisco manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the WS-C3550-12G?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

Volume Pricing for WS-C3550-12G

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Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Switches

Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility

If you are running a multi-vendor leaf-spine architecture (Arista leaves and Cisco spines, for example), order optics coded for each endpoint separately. Optics in DAC and AOC cables are factory-coded to each end and cannot be flashed in-field. Plan the coding split at design time and document it in your network drawings.

Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage

Sizing network bandwidth for a leaf-spine fabric using the WS-C3550-12G starts with the workload mix. For general-purpose virtualisation, plan 10G server-to-leaf, 25G or 40G leaf-to-spine; oversubscription up to 4:1 is acceptable. For hyperconverged storage (vSAN, Ceph, Storage Spaces Direct), plan 25G server-to-leaf at minimum, 100G leaf-to-spine, oversubscription 1.5:1 maximum. East-west traffic dominates in HCI clusters and starves on oversubscribed fabrics.

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