Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port PoE Gigabit Switch
Product Description
The Cisco WS‑C2960X‑48FPS‑L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE (Power over Ethernet) from the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series, designed for enterprise campus and branch networks requiring high-density, energy-efficient access-layer connectivity with PoE support.
This switch provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE, ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other powered devices without the need for additional power adapters. It also features 4× 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper uplinks, providing flexible deployment for backbone connectivity or switch stacking.
Running Cisco IOS LAN Base software, the WS‑C2960X‑48FPS‑L supports advanced Layer 2 switching, VLANs, QoS, and limited Layer 3 static routing, delivering reliable, secure, and scalable access-layer performance for medium-to-large enterprise networks.
Model Type
48-Port Gigabit PoE Access Switch — 48× 1G Ethernet + 4× SFP Uplink
Category
Networking — Enterprise Access / Campus Switch
Key Features
48× 10/100/1000 PoE Ports — Provides up to 15.4W per port for IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.
4× 1G SFP Uplink Ports — Supports fiber uplinks for backbone connectivity or switch stacking.
Cisco IOS LAN Base Software — Enables VLANs, QoS, security features, and limited Layer 3 static routing.
StackWise-Plus Support — Up to 8 switches can operate as a single logical unit for simplified management.
Energy-Efficient Design — Reduces power consumption with Cisco EnergyWise technology.
Advanced Security — Features IEEE 802.1X, port security, DHCP snooping, and ARP inspection.
High-Density Deployment — Suitable for campus access layers or branch offices with many PoE devices.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | WS‑C2960X‑48FPS‑L |
| Series | Catalyst 2960-X |
| Port Count | 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE ports |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1G SFP |
| PoE Budget | 370W |
| Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.2 Mpps |
| Software | Cisco IOS LAN Base |
| Deployment | Campus Access / Branch Office |
| Form Factor | Fixed rack-mount |
| Use Case | Enterprise access layer with high-density PoE devices |
Typical Use Cases
Campus & Branch Networks — Provides reliable Gigabit connectivity with PoE support.
IP Telephony & Wireless APs — Powers IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
High-Density Access Layer — Ideal for offices, campus buildings, and branch deployments.
Stackable Access Layer — Simplifies management by combining multiple switches into a single logical unit.
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