🌐 Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch from the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series. Designed for enterprise access and branch deployments, it offers scalable stacking, high PoE power budget, Layer 3 Lite routing, and energy-efficient performance.

This model supports StackWise-480 technology for simplified expansion and redundancy, along with flexible uplinks for reliable connectivity.

⭐ Highlights

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports

• 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports + 2 × 1G SFP uplink ports

• 740W PoE budget – ideal for IP phones, access points, and security cameras

• StackWise-480 – stack up to 8 switches with 480 Gbps bandwidth

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Lite features

• Energy-efficient design (Cisco EnergyWise & EEE)

• Redundant, field-replaceable power supplies & fans

📊 Technical Specifications

Performance

• Switching capacity: 216 Gbps

• Forwarding rate: 107.1 Mpps

• Stacking bandwidth: 480 Gbps (StackWise-480)

Hardware

• 48 × 1G PoE+ ports

• 4 uplinks: 2 × 10G SFP+ + 2 × 1G SFP

• PoE budget: 740W

• Power supply: Dual, hot-swappable PSU support

• Fans: Field-replaceable

• Memory: 512 MB DRAM | 128 MB Flash

Software & Features

• Image: LAN Base

• Layer 2: VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, LLDP, CDP

• Layer 3 Lite: Static routing, RIP, limited OSPF

• Security: 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, ACLs

• Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Cisco Prime

Size & Weight

• Dimensions: 1.75 × 17.5 × 17.5 in (4.4 × 44.5 × 44.5 cm)

• Weight: ~ 7.6 kg (16.7 lbs)

🚀 Why Choose the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L?

• High PoE Power: Run APs, VoIP phones, and cameras with 740W PoE+.

• Scalable Stacking: Up to 8 switches with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth.

• Secure Access: 802.1X and network protection features built-in.

• Energy Efficient: Lower operating costs with Cisco EnergyWise.

• Enterprise-Ready: Ideal for midsize businesses and campus networks.

✅ The Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L is a reliable, scalable, and secure access switch designed for organizations that need high PoE power and stacking flexibility in 2025.