Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Deliver Efficient Network Connectivity
Provide efficient and cost-effective network connectivity for branch offices or small and medium-sized businesses. These secure entry-level enterprise-class Fast Ethernet switches support basic Cisco Borderless Networks services.
Features and Capabilities
Easy to use and upgrade, these fixed configuration Fast Ethernet access switches offer superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities and basic Layer 3 static routing with 16 routes. They also offer:
•2x1GE uplink
•24 and 48 Fast Ethernet port configurations
•Advanced QoS, rate-limiting, Access Control Lists (ACLs), IPv6 management, and multicast services
•IEEE 802.3af PoE with up to 15.4W per port for up to 48 ports
Simple to Configure, Operate, and Manage
•A wide range of software features to make business operations easy, highly secure, and sustainable, and help deliver a borderless networking experience
•Cisco Smart Install to simplify deployment
•Cisco Auto SmartPorts to automate device configuration
Better Investment Protection and Savings
•Cisco EnergyWise technology to promote energy savings
•Lower total ownership costs for enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks with competitive connectivity options, security, and QoS capabilities.
•Limited lifetime hardware warranty
Specifications at a Glance
Total 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports 24 or 48
Uplinks 2x1GE uplink (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
FlexStack Data Stacking No
Available PoE Power Up to 15.4W per port
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base Software
The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are the leading Layer 2 edge, providing improved ease of use, highly secure business operations, improved sustainability, and a borderless network experience. The Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches include new FlexStack switch stacking capability with 1 and 10 Gigabit connectivity, and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) with the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches offering Fast Ethernet access connectivity and PoE capabilities. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series are fixed-configuration access switches designed for enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks to provide lower total cost of ownership. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S is shown in Figure 1, and the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches are shown in Figure 2.
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 20Gbps 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 Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software
The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are the leading Layer 2 edge switches, providing improved operational excellence, highly secure business operations, improved sustainability, and an enhanced workspace experience. They are fixed-configuration access switches designed for entry-level enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks. Figure 1 shows the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switch model and Figure 2 shows the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switch model with LAN Lite software.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches with LAN Lite Software have the Following Capabilities:
•24 and 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) 10/100/1000 desktop connectivity
•1 GbE Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks
•USB storage interface for file backup, distribution, and simplified operations
•Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
•Single IP address management for up to 16 switches
•A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, secure business operations, sustainability and borderless networking experience
•Limited lifetime hardware warranty, including next-business-day replacement with 90-day service and support
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software have the Following Capabilities:
•Fast Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet (PoE) of up to 15.4W per port
•GbE for data connectivity
•Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
•Single IP address management for up to 16 switches
•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
BrandCISCO
SeriesCatalyst 2960
ModelWS-C2960-24TC-L
Spec
StandardsIEEE 802.1s
IEEE 802.1w
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.3ad
IEEE 802.3ah (100BASE-X single/multimode fiber only)
IEEE 802.3x full duplex on 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T ports
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1p CoS Prioritization
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specification
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specification
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T specification
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X specification
Jumbo FramesYes
Primary Ports24 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplinks
Primary Port Speed10/100Mbps Ports + 1000Mbps Uplinks
MAC Address TableUp to 8000
Buffer Memory64 MB DRAM
32 MB flash memory
SecurityIEEE 802.1x allows dynamic, port-based security, providing user authentication.
IEEE 802.1x with VLAN assignment allows a dynamic VLAN assignment for a specific user regardless of where the user is connected.
IEEE 802.1x with voice VLAN permits an IP phone to access the voice VLAN irrespective of the authorized or unauthorized state of the port.
IEEE 802.1x and port security are provided to authenticate the port and manage network access for all MAC addresses, including those of the client.
IEEE 802.1x with Guest VLAN allows guests without 802.1x clients to have limited network access on the guest VLAN.
Port-based ACLs for Layer 2 interfaces allow application of security policies on individual switch ports.
Unicast MAC filtering prevents the forwarding of any type of packet with a matching MAC address.
Unknown unicast and multicast port blocking allows tight control by filtering packets that the switch has not already learned how to forward.
SSHv2 and SNMPv3 provide network security by encrypting administrator traffic during Telnet and SNMP sessions. SSHv2 and the cryptographic version of SNMPv3 require a special cryptographic software image because of U.S. export restrictions.
Bidirectional data support on the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port allows the CISCO Secure intrusion detection system (IDS) to take action when an intruder is detected.
TACACS+ and RADIUS authentication enable centralized control of the switch and restrict unauthorized users from altering the configuration.
MAC address notification allows administrators to be notified of users added to or removed from the network.
DHCP snooping allows administrators to ensure consistent mapping of IP to MAC addresses. This can be used to prevent attacks that attempt to poison the DHCP binding database, and to rate-limit the amount of DHCP traffic that enters a switch port.
Cabling10BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling
100BASE-TX ports: RJ-45 connectors, two-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, four-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
1000BASE-T SFP-based ports: RJ-45 connectors, four-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
1000BASE-SX, -LX/LH, -ZX, -BX and CWDM SFP-based ports: LC fiber connectors (single/multimode fiber)
100BASE-LX, -BX, -FX: LC fiber connectors (single/multimode fiber)
LEDsPer-port status: Link integrity, disabled, activity, speed, full-duplex
System status: System, RPS, link status, link duplex, link speed
VLAN SupportYes
Dimensions17.5" x 9.3" x 1.7"
Weight8.0 lbs.
Features
Features24 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplinks (each dual-purpose uplink port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet port, one port active)
1 RU fixed-configuration, multilayer switch
Entry-level enterprise-class intelligent services
LAN Base Image installed
Ease of Use and Deployment
Superior Redundancy for Fault Backup
Advanced QoS
Integrated CISCO IOS Software Features for Bandwidth Optimization
Granular Rate Limiting
Packaging
Package ContentsWS-C2960-24TC-L
Manual
Power Cord
Cable
Rack mount kit
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts90 days limited
Labor90 days limited
Disclaimer
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