Switches

Catalyst is the brand name for a variety of network switches sold by Cisco Systems. While commonly associated with Ethernet switches, a number of different interfaces have been available throughout the history of the brand.

In addition, Cisco increasingly offers routers with switching capabilities, and indeed Cisco’s 7600 router line and 6500 switch line have interchangeable parts. Even Cisco’s smaller routers, including their newest “ISR” series, can have switch modules installed in them – basically making Cisco’s smaller switches fully integrated devices.