Description

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a compact, fanless managed Layer 2 switch designed for small to medium-sized networks, offering Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capabilities and versatile deployment options.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:

  • 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (PoE+ capable)

  • 2 x 1G SFP uplink ports

  • 2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports

• PoE+ Budget: 124W (supports up to 30W per port)

• Performance:

  • Forwarding bandwidth: 12 Gbps

  • Forwarding rate (64-byte packets): 17.9 Mpps

• Memory:

  • RAM: 512 MB

  • Flash: 128 MB

• Form Factor: 1U, rack-mountable; also supports desktop, DIN rail, and wall mounting

• Power Consumption: 24.5W (without PoE)

• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C

• Weight: 2.27 kg

🛠️ Management & Features

• Management: Cisco IOS LAN Base software

• Protocols: Supports SNMP, RMON, HTTP, CLI, RIP, DHCP snooping, and more

• Security: Features like 802.1X authentication, ACLs, and DHCP snooping

• Quality of Service (QoS): Supports DiffServ, CoS, and Energy Efficient Ethernet

• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9018 bytes

📦 Package Contents

• Included:

  • WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Switch

  • Accessory Kit

  • Printed Documentation

✅ Summary

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is ideal for environments requiring a compact, fanless switch with PoE+ capabilities. Its versatile mounting options and robust feature set make it suitable for various deployment scenarios, including small offices and remote locations.