Cisco Catalyst 2960-X

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series are fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches designed for enterprise-class access in campus and branch office environments. They are known for their operational simplicity, which helps reduce the total cost of ownership.

The Catalyst 2960‑X is a stackable, enterprise-grade Gigabit switch offering 24 or 48 ports. Available with LAN Base or LAN Lite feature sets, and PoE+ support on select models. Ideal for campus, branch, and mid-sized business deployments.

Key Features

• Ports: 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Uplinks: Gigabit SFP or 10G SFP+ uplinks.
• Stacking (FlexStack-Plus): Stacks up to eight switches (80 Gbps throughput).
• PoE/PoE+ Support: Powers devices (up to 30W per port) with various budgets.
• Cisco IOS Software: Uses LAN Lite, LAN Base (Layer 2), or IP Lite (limited Layer 3) feature sets.
• Energy Efficient: Includes EEE and Cisco EnergyWise for power savings.
• Strong Security: Offers 802.1X, ACLs, Cisco TrustSec, and threat defense.
• QoS: Intelligent traffic management for smooth application performance.
• Management: Managed via web UI, CLI, Bluetooth, and SNMP.