- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) on all ports
- Four optional uplink network modules with GE or 10GE port options
- Dual redundant, modular power supplies and fans
- MACsec hardware-based encryption
- Flexible NetFlow and switch-to-switch hardware encryption with the uplink service module
- Enhanced limited lifetime warranty (LLW) with next business day (NBD) advance hardware replacement and 90-day access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support
- Enhanced Cisco EnergyWise™ to reduce energy consumption across the network
- USB Type-A and Type-B ports for storage and console respectively and an out-of-band Ethernet management port
- Cisco StackPower technology: An innovative feature and industry first for sharing power among stack members
- Cisco StackWise Plus technology for ease of use and resiliency with 64 Gbps of throughput