The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-Plus Series Switches are fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch offices, conventional workspaces, and infrastructure applications. They enable reliable and secure operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of Cisco IOS® software features, including Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.
Product Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches feature:
Applications and Benefits
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series provides cost-effective, enterprise class Ethernet switching for:
Benefits of the 2960-Plus include:
Robust Security
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches provide a range of security features to limit access to the network and mitigate threats, including:
Enterprise-Class Quality of Service
The Cisco 2960-Plus Series Switches offer intelligent traffic management that keeps everything flowing smoothly. Flexible mechanisms for marking, classification, and scheduling deliver superior performance for data, voice, and video traffic, all at wire speed. Primary QoS features include:
Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations
Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations is a comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying SmartOperations tools reduces the time and effort required to operate the network and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO).
Cisco EnergyWise
Cisco EnergyWise ™ empowers IT teams to measure and manage the power consumed by devices connected to the network, providing measurable energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. EnergyWise policies can be used to control the power consumed by PoE-powered endpoints, desktop and data-center IT equipment, and a wide range of building infrastructure. EnergyWise technology is included on all Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches.
Power over Ethernet
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches support IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) to deliver lower total cost of ownership for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet ® wireless access points, or other standards-compliant PoE end devices. PoE removes the need to supply wall power to PoE-enabled devices and eliminates the cost of adding electrical cabling and circuits that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and WLAN deployments.
Network Management
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration. 2960-Plus switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Prime ™ network management solutions provide comprehensive network lifecycle management. Cisco Prime Infrastructure provides an extensive library of easy-to-use features to automate the initial and day-to-day management of your Cisco network. Cisco Prime integrates hardware and software platform expertise and operational experience into a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting, and administrative tools.
Cisco Network Assistant
A PC-based network management application designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networks with up to 250 users, Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized network management and configuration capabilities. This application also features an intuitive GUI where users can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
Cisco IOS Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches are available with the LAN Base and LAN Lite feature sets. LAN Lite models provide reduced functionality and scalability for small deployments with basic requirements. Note that each switch model is tied to a specific feature level; LAN Lite models cannot be upgraded to the LAN Base feature set.
Device Type | Switch - 48 ports - managed |
Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
Subtype | Fast Ethernet |
Ports | 48 x 10/100 + 2 x 10/100/1000 |
Performance | Switching capacity: 32 Gbps ¦ Forwarding performance (64-byte packet size): 10.1 Mpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 8K entries |
Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SSH |
Encryption Algorithm | SSL |
Authentication Method | Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Features | Layer 2 switching, auto-sensing per device, dynamic IP address assignment, auto-negotiation, BOOTP support, ARP support, load balancing, VLAN support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), IGMP snooping, Syslog support, DiffServ support, Broadcast Storm Control, IPv6 support, Multicast Storm Control, Unicast Storm Control, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, DHCP snooping, Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) support, Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Port Security, MAC Address Notification, Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP) |
RAM | 64 MB |
Flash Memory | 32 MB flash |
Status Indicators | Port transmission speed, port duplex mode, power, link OK, system, link/activity |
Expansion / Connectivity | |
Interfaces | 48 x 100Base-TX RJ-45 ¦ 2 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
Power | |
Power Device | Internal power supply |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Consumption Operational | 42 Watt |
Miscellaneous | |
Rack Mounting Kit | Optional |
MTBF | 339,743 hours |
Compliant Standards | TUV GS, CISPR 22 Class A, GOST, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, CISPR 24, NOM, VCCI Class A ITE, EN55024, CB, EMC, MIC, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, RoHS, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, FCC Part 15 B Class A |
Software / System Requirements | |
Software Included | Cisco LAN Base software |
Dimensions & Weight | Width: 17.5 in Depth: 13 in Height: 1.7 in Weight: 8 lbs |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - lifetime |
Environmental Parameters | |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -13 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |