Cisco 2960-S Series
The Cisco Catalyst 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 SmartOperations.
Product 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
