Cisco Network Switches — Catalyst, Nexus & Meraki
Managed L2/L3 switches for enterprise, campus, and data center networks
About Network Switches
Cisco dominates enterprise networking for good reason — unmatched reliability, comprehensive management tools, and the deepest feature set in the industry. We stock Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Meraki switches for every deployment scenario from branch offices to data centers.
Whether you're building a new campus network with Catalyst 9300 access switches and 9500 aggregation, deploying Nexus 9000 in a data center spine-leaf fabric, or standardizing small offices on Meraki, we have inventory ready to ship today.
Cisco Switch Series Overview
- Catalyst 9200 — Entry-level managed access switches. 24/48-port GbE with PoE+. Ideal for small offices and retail.
- Catalyst 9300 — Enterprise access layer workhorse. UPOE+, mGig, modular uplinks. The most deployed enterprise switch globally.
- Catalyst 9400/9500 — Aggregation and core switches. Modular chassis (9400) or fixed high-density (9500). Campus backbone.
- Nexus 9000 — Data center switches. 10/25/40/100/400 GbE. ACI or standalone NX-OS mode. Spine-leaf fabric ready.
- Meraki MS — Cloud-managed switches. Zero-touch provisioning, dashboard monitoring. Best for distributed multi-site.
Need help sizing your network? Contact our networking team for a free network design consultation and bulk pricing on 5+ switches.
Featured Network Switches Products
CRS-16LCC140-B-WITH-EQUAL - Cisco Switch Chassis
Cisco Switch 18 x Gigabit GBIC Plug-in module
PWR-C1-440WDC - Cisco 440-Watts DC Power Supply For Cisco Switches$567.21
SR224T - Cisco Network Switch
SD208P - Cisco Network Switch
SFE1000P - Cisco Network Switch
SLM224G4S - Cisco Network Switch
SLM224G4PS - Cisco Network Switch
SLM248P - Cisco Network Switch
SLM248G - Cisco Network Switch
SRW2024 - Cisco Network Switch
SLM2005 - Cisco Network Switch
SLM2008 - Cisco Network Switch
SR224R - Cisco Network Switch
SRW208L - Cisco Network Switch
SRW248P - Cisco Network Switch
CSS11801AC - Cisco Network Switch
CSS11155FDAC - Cisco Network Switch
Browse all 3,876 Network Switches SKUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches?
Catalyst switches are designed for campus/enterprise access and aggregation networks (LAN), running IOS-XE. Nexus switches are purpose-built for data center environments, running NX-OS, with features like VxLAN, FCoE, and ACI fabric support. Choose Catalyst for office networks, Nexus for data centers.
Do Cisco switches require a license?
Cisco Catalyst 9000 series requires DNA (Digital Network Architecture) licenses for advanced features like SD-Access, assurance analytics, and security. Base L2/L3 switching works with the included Network Essentials tier. Nexus switches include NX-OS features without additional licensing for most use cases.
What PoE standard do Cisco Catalyst switches support?
Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 series support IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 15.4W), 802.3at (PoE+, 30W), and on select models, 802.3bt (PoE++, 60-90W) and Cisco UPOE+ (up to 90W). Sufficient for access points, IP phones, cameras, and IoT devices.
Can I use third-party SFP modules in Cisco switches?
Cisco switches detect and may reject non-Cisco branded SFP/SFP+ modules by default. However, most Cisco switches allow third-party optics with the CLI command "service unsupported-transceiver." Compatible third-party SFPs work identically at 60-80% lower cost.
Which Cisco switch is best for a small business?
For small businesses (10-50 users), the Cisco Catalyst 9200L (24 or 48-port PoE+) provides enterprise-grade features at an accessible price point. For very small offices (<10 users) on a budget, the Cisco Business 250 series (CBS250) offers smart-managed switching without DNA licensing requirements.