Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches OVERVIEW
The CiscoCatalyst 2960-S Series Switches are fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for campus and branch access applications. They enable reliable and secure business operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of innovative features including FlexStack, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations.
Firstly, let’s check the contents of Cisco 2960-S while purchasing one.
Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L switch shown for example. Your switch model might look different.
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Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches feature:
• 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 1G Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or 1G/10G SFP+ slots
• Cisco FlexStack stacking with 20 Gbps of stack throughput (optional)
• IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ for up to 30W of power per port
• Up to 740W of combined PoE/PoE+ budget
• USB interfaces for management and file transfers
• LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS Software feature set
• SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
• An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement
Applications and Benefits
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series is ideal for:
• Deploying cost-effective wired connectivity in traditional desktop workspace environments
•Implementing quality of service (QoS) to provide priority treatment of voice and critical business applications
• Enforcing basic security policies to limit access to the network and mitigate threats
• Reducing total cost of ownership through simplified operations and automation
More…Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches with LAN Base Software
The Cisco Catalyst 2960S Switch with LAN Base software is a fixed-configuration, Layer 2 Ethernet switch that supports enhanced switching services, IP communications, and wireless networking for small and medium-sized businesses. These switches provide the performance, availability, and manageability that modern office environments demand, as well as the intelligence to support state-of-the-art business applications and security services.
What's new for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches with LAN Base Software:
• 10 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet uplink flexibility with Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+), providing business continuity and fast transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 24 or 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet desktop connectivity
• Cisco FlexStack stacking module with 20 Gbps of throughput, allowing ease of operation with single configuration and simplified switch upgrade
• PoE+ with up to 30W per port that allows you to support the latest PoE+ capable devices
• Power supply options, with 740W or 370W fixed power supplies for PoE+ switches are available
• USB storage for file backup, distribution, and simplified operations
• A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, highly secure business operations, sustainability, and a borderless network experience
• Limited lifetime hardware warranty, including next-business-day replacement with 90-day service and support
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base Software offer the following:
• Dual-purpose uplinks for Gigabit Ethernet uplink flexibility, allowing use of either a copper or fiber uplink; each dual-purpose uplink port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet port, with one port active at a time
• 24 or 48 ports of Fast Ethernet desktop connectivity
• PoE configurations with up to 15.4W per port
• A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, highly secure business operations, sustainability, and a borderless networking experience
• Limited lifetime hardware warranty
Configurations of Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches with LAN Base Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Switch Model | Description | Uplinks | Available PoE Power |
10 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ or 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 740W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ or 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ or 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ or 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | - |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ or 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | - |
1 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100/100 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 4 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 740W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 4 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 4 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | 370W |
48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 4 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | - | |
24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 4 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports | - | |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-STACK | Hot-swappable FlexStack stacking module | - | - |
All models available with optional Cisco FlexStack stacking module. No DC power supplies are available. |
Configurations of Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Switch Model | Description | Uplinks | Available PoE Power |
1 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48PST-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100 PoE ports | 2 One Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 2 fixed Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24PC-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100 PoE ports | 2 dual-purpose ports (10/100/1000 or SFP) | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24LT-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports | 2 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | 123W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports | 2 dual-purpose ports | - |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TC-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports | 2 dual-purpose ports (10/100/1000 or SFP) | - |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TT-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports | 2 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | - |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TT-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports | 2 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports | - |
1 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L | 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports, 4 of which are dual-purpose (10/100/1000 or SFP) | 4 dual-purpose ports (10/100/1000 or SFP) |
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Cisco Catalyst 2960G-48TC-L | 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports, 4 of which are dual-purpose (10/100/1000 or SFP) | 4 dual-purpose ports (10/100/1000 or SFP) |
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Compact Switches | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960-8TC-L | 8 Ethernet 10/100 ports; compact size with no fan | 1 dual-purpose port (10/100/1000 or SFP) |
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Cisco Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L | 8 Ethernet 10/100 ports; compact size with no fan | 1 10/100/1000 PoE input port |
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Cisco Catalyst 2960G-8TC-L | 7 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports; compact size with no fan | 1 dual-purpose port (10/100/1000 or SFP) |
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Switch PoE and PoE+ Power Capacity
Switch Model | Maximum Number of PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) Ports* | Maximum Number of PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Ports* | Available PoE Power |
10 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L | 24 ports up to 30W | 48 ports up to 15.4W | 740W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L | 12 ports up to 30W | 24 ports up to 15.4W48 ports up to 7.7W | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L | 12 ports up to 30W | 24 ports up to 15.4W | 370W |
1 Gigabit Uplinks with 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectivity | |||
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L | 24 ports up to 30W | 48 ports up to 15.4W | 740W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L | 12 ports up to 30W | 24 ports up to 15.4W 48 ports up to 7.7W | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L | 12 ports up to 30W | 24 ports up to 15.4W | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48PST-L | N/A | 24 ports up to 15.4W | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24PC-L | N/A | 24 ports up to 15.4W | 370W |
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24LT-L | N/A | 8 ports up to 15.4W | 123W |
* Intelligent power management allows flexible power allocation across all ports.
Why Buy Cisco Switches?
- Flexibility: Variety of port and speed combinations including PoE.
- Secure and Reliable: All the rock-solid performance you’d expect from Cisco.
- Expandability: Cisco switches are designed to expand as your business grows.
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