WS-C2960S-24PS-L Is Cisco Catalyst 2960S Series 24 Port Switch
Cisco Catalyst 2960S series switches are fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches
that provide enterprise-class access for campus and branch applications. Designed for operational
simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, they enable scalable, secure and energy-efficient business
operations with intelligent services and a range of advanced Cisco IOS Software features.
Cisco Catalyst 2960S Series 24 Port Switch WS-C2960S-24PS-L Specification
Product Code |
WS-C2960S-24PS-L |
Enclosure Type |
Rack-mountable - 1U |
Feature Set |
LAN Base |
Uplink Interfaces |
Four 1G Small Form-Factor Pluggable(SFP) |
Downlink Ports |
24 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports |
PoE capacity |
370W |
Expansion Slot(s) |
1 (total) / 1 (free) x Stacking Module |
Switching capacity |
176 Gbps |
Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size) |
41.7 Mpps |
DRAM |
128 MB |
Flash Memory |
64 MB Flash |
Dimensions |
44.5 × 38.6 × 4.5 cm |
Package Weight |
10.65 Kg |
The Cisco Catalyst C2960S is the first stackable access switching platform that enables wired plus wireless services on a single
Cisco IOS XE Software-based platform. With this, Cisco has pioneered a host of rich capabilities such as high availability based on Stateful Switchover (SSO) on stacking, granular QoS, security, and Flexible NetFlow (FNF) across wired and wireless in a seamless fashion. Also, the wired plus wireless features are bundled into a single Cisco IOS Software image, which reduces the number of software images that users have to qualify/certify before enabling them in their network. The single console port for Command-Line Interface (CLI) management reduces the number of touch points to manage for wired plus wireless services, thereby reducing network complexity, simplifying network operations, and lowering the TCO to manage the infrastructure. (VRF) Lite.®
Cisco Catalyst 2960S Series Switch WS-C2960S-24PS-L
SDA Extended Node provides Cisco DNA Center Automation and Assurance for C2960S switches. It also extends Fabric Benefits (e.g. stretch subnet) to end points connected to the switches, allowing consistent segmentation and policy-based access.
SDA Extended Node requires Cisco DNA-A license on the C2960S switches, and a Fabric-Edge Capable switch at the upstream.
This comprehensive set of Cisco Catalyst technologies and Cisco IOS Software features simplify LAN deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
● Cisco Smart Install enables the configuration of the Cisco IOS Software image and switch without user intervention.
● Cisco Auto Smartports provides automatic configuration as end devices connect to the switch port, allowing autodetection and plug-and-play of the device onto the network. Interface templates containing configurations or policies that can be applied to ports are also supported.
● Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of debug diagnostic commands and system health checks, including Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) and Onboard Failure Logging (OBFL).
● Embedded Event Manager (EEM), supported on the Cisco Catalyst 2960, provides real-time network event detection and onboard automation. You can adapt the behavior of your network devices to align with business needs.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960S provides a rich set of security features for wired plus wireless users. Features such as IEEE 802.1x, port security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping and Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, RA Guard, IP Source Guard, Control Plane Protection (CoPP), Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPSs), and so on enable protection against unauthorized users and attackers. With a variety of wired plus wireless users connecting to the network, the switch supports session-aware networking, in which each device connected to the network is identified as one session, and unique Access Control Lists (ACLs) and/or QoS policies can be defined and applied using the ISE for each of these sessions, providing better control on the devices connecting to the network.
AES-256 MACsec encryption is the IEEE 802.1AE standard for authenticating and encrypting packets between switches and endpoints. The Cisco Catalyst 2960X Series switches support 256-bit (SFP+ and Multigigabit models only) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) on all ports at all speeds, providing the most secure link encryption.
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches come with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW). The E-LLW provides the same terms as Cisco’s standard limited lifetime warranty but adds next business day delivery of replacement hardware, where available, and 90 days of 8X5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.
Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the Cisco information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to review carefully the warranty statement shipped with your specific product before use.
No. A non-PoE Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switch will not support PoE by using a PoE-capable power supply.