Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port PoE Gigabit Switch
Product Description
The Cisco WS‑C2960X‑48LPS‑L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE (Power over Ethernet) from the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series, designed for enterprise branch and campus networks that require high-density access-layer connectivity with PoE support.
This switch provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE, suitable for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. It also includes 4× 1G SFP uplink ports, enabling fiber or copper uplinks for backbone connectivity or switch stacking.
With Cisco IOS LAN Base software, the WS‑C2960X‑48LPS‑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 deployments.
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 to power IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.
4× 1G SFP Uplink Ports — Supports fiber or copper 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 using Cisco EnergyWise technology.
Advanced Security — Supports 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‑48LPS‑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 — High-density Gigabit connectivity with PoE support.
IP Telephony & Wireless APs — Powers large numbers of IP phones, wireless access points, and 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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