The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S Series Switches are fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet switches (Figure 1) that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for campus and branch access applications. They enable reliable and secure business operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of innovative features including FlexStack, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches
Product Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches feature:
• 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 1G Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or 1G/10G SFP+ slots
• Cisco FlexStack stacking with 20 Gbps of stack throughput (optional)
• IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ for up to 30W of power per port
• Up to 740W of combined PoE/PoE+ budget
• USB interfaces for management and file transfers
• LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software feature set
• SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
• Deploying cost-effective wired connectivity in traditional desktop workspace environments
• Implementing quality of service (QoS) to provide priority treatment of voice and critical business applications
• Enforcing basic security policies to limit access to the network and mitigate threats
• Reducing total cost of ownership through simplified operations and automation
Switch Configurations
Table 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches Configurations
Model
10/100/1000 Ethernet Interfaces
Uplink Interfaces
Cisco IOS Software Feature Set
Available PoE Power
FlexStack Stacking
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
740W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
370W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
24
2 SFP+
LAN Base
370W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
-
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
24
2 SFP+
LAN Base
-
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
740W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
370W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
24
4 SFP
LAN Base
370W
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
-
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
24
4 SFP
LAN Base
-
Optional
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
48
2 SFP
LAN Lite
-
No
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
24
2 SFP
LAN Lite
-
No
Cisco FlexStack
Cisco FlexStack provides stacking of up to four 2960-S switches through an optional module (Figure 2).
The FlexStack stack module is hot-swappable and can be added to any Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switch with LAN Base software. Switches connected to a stack will automatically upgrade to the stack's Cisco IOS Software version and transparently join the stack without additional intervention.
Cisco FlexStack and Cisco IOS Software provide true stacking, with all switches in a stack acting as a single switch unit. FlexStack provides a unified data plane, unified configuration, and single IP address for switch management. The advantages of true stacking include lower total cost of ownership and higher availability through simplified management and cross-stack features including EtherChannel, SPAN, and FlexLink. Note that cross-stack features must be disabled before removing the stack module from an active stack member switch.
FlexStack also allows mixed stacking: 2960-S and 2960-SF switches can be combined to provide a combination of Gigabit and Fast Ethernet ports in a single switch stack.
Figure 2. Cisco FlexStack Switch Stack
Power over Ethernet Plus - PoE+
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches support both IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port) to deliver lower total cost of ownership for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet® wireless access points, or other standards-compliant PoE/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. Table 2 shows the total PoE/PoE+ power available in each 2960-S model.
Table 2. Switch PoE and PoE+ Power Capacity
Switch Model
Maximum Number of PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) Ports*
Maximum Number of PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Ports*
Available PoE Power
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
24 ports up to 30W
48 ports up to 15.4W
740W
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
12 ports up to 30W
24 ports up to 15.4W
370W
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
12 ports up to 30W
24 ports up to 15.4W
370W
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
24 ports up to 30W
48 ports up to 15.4W
740W
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
12 ports up to 30W
24 ports up to 15.4W
370W
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
12 ports up to 30W
24 ports up to 15.4W
370W
* Intelligent power management allows flexible power allocation across all ports.
Network Security
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches provide a range of security features to limit access to the network and mitigate threats, including:
• Features to control access to the network, including Flexible Authentication, 802.1x Monitor Mode, and RADIUS Change of Authorization
• Cisco SXP to simplify security and policy enforcement throughout the network
• Threat defense features including Port Security, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard
• IPv6 First-Hop Security to protect against rogue router advertisements, spoofing, and other risks introduced by IPv6
The Cisco 2960-S Series Switches offers 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:
• Four egress queues per port and strict priority queuing so that the highest priority packets are serviced ahead of all other traffic
• Shaped Round Robin (SRR) scheduling and Weighted Tail Drop (WTD) congestion avoidance
• Flow-based rate limiting and up to 64 aggregate or individual policers per port
• 802.1p class of service (CoS) and differentiated services code point (DSCP) field classification, with marking and reclassification on a per-packet basis by source and destination IP address, MAC address, or Layer 4 TCP/UDP port number
• Cross-stack QoS to allow QoS to be configured across a stack of 2960-S switches
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 Smart Install enables zero-touch deployment by providing automated Cisco IOS Software image installation and configuration when new switches are connected to the network.
• Cisco Auto Smartports enables automatic configuration of switch ports as devices connect to the switch, with settings optimized for the device type.
• Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of diagnostic commands and system health checks within the switch, including Smart Call Home.
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-S Series Switches.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration. 2960-S 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.
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 Catalyst 2960-S 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.
Table 5. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Forwarding Performance
Forwarding Rate: 64-Byte L3 Packets
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
101.2 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
101.2 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
65.5 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
101.2 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
65.5 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
77.4 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
77.4 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
41.7 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
77.4 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
41.7 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
74.4 mpps
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
38.7 mpps
Table 6. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Model
Inches
Centimeters
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
1.75 x 17.5 x 15.2
4.5 x 44.5 x 38.6
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
1.75 x 17.5 x 11.8
4.5 x 44.5 x 30
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
1.75 x 17.5 x 15.2
4.5 x 44.5 x 38.6
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
1.75 x 17.5 x 11.8
4.5 x 44.5 x 30
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
1.75 x 17.7 x 11.8
4.5 x 45 x 30
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
1.75 x 17.7 x 11.8
4.5 x 45 x 30
Weight
Model
Pounds
Kilograms
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
13
5.9
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
12.5
5.7
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
12.5
5.7
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
9.5
4.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
9.5
4.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
13
5.9
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
12.5
5.7
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
12.5
5.7
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
10.5
4.8
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
10
4.5
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
10.5
4.8
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
10
4.5
Environmental Ranges
Fahrenheit
Centigrade
Operating temperature up to 5000 ft (1500 m)
23º to 113ºF
-5º to 45ºC
Operating temperature up to 10,000 ft (3000 m)
23º to 104ºF
-5º to 40ºC
Short-term exception at sea level*
23º to 131ºF
-5º to 55ºC
Short-term exception up to 5000 feet (1500 m)*
23º to 122ºF
-5º to 50ºC
Short-term exception up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)*
23º to 113ºF
-5º to 45ºC
Short-term exception up to 13,000 feet (4000 m)*
23º to 104ºF
-5º to +40ºC
Storage temperature up to 15,000 feet (4573 m)
-13º to 158ºF
-25º to 70ºC
Feet
Meters
Operating altitude
Up to 10,000
Up to 3000
Storage altitude
Up to 13,000
Up to 4000
Operating relative humidity
10% to 95% noncondensing
Storage relative humidity
10% to 95% noncondensing
Acoustic Noise
Measured per ISO 7779 and declared per ISO 9296.
Bystander positions operating mode at 25°C ambient.
Sound Pressure
Sound Power
Model
LpA (Typical)
LpAD (Maximum)
LwA (Typical)
LwAD (Maximum)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
42 dB
45 dB
5.2 B
5.5 B
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
44 dB
47 dB
5.4 B
5.7 B
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
42 dB
45 dB
5.2 B
5.5 B
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
44 dB
47 dB
5.4 B
5.7 B
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
44 dB
47 dB
5.4 B
5.7 B
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
Predicted Reliability
Model
MTBF in hours**
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
183,498
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
198,300
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
237,016
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
311,291
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
332,958
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
189,242
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
205,052
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
245,604
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
328,058
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
349,824
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
357,740
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
335,014
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-STACK
25,743,890
* Not more than the following in a 1-year period: 96 consecutive hours, or 360 hours total, or 15 occurrences. ** Based on Telcordia SR-332 Issue 2 methodology
100 Percent Throughput (with Maximum Possible PoE Loads)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPD-L
81
80
464 (386W PoE)
870 (744W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPD-L
71
70
266 (195W PoE)
466 (375W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PD-L
55
54
249 (195W PoE)
451 (375W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TD-L
55
53
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TD-L
39
38
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L
79
78
464 (386W PoE)
870 (744W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48LPS-L
71
70
266 (195W PoE)
466 (375W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24PS-L
55
54
249 (195W PoE)
449 (375W PoE)
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-L
52
50
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-L
40
39
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-48TS-S
53
50
Cisco Catalyst 2960S-24TS-S
36
36
* ATIS methodology
Disclaimer: All power consumption numbers were measured under controlled laboratory conditions and are provided as an estimate.
Note: The wattage rating on the power supply does not represent actual power draw. It indicates the maximum power draw possible by the power supply. This rating can be used for facility capacity planning. For PoE switches, cooling requirements are smaller than total power draw as a significant portion of the load is dissipated in the endpoints.
Table 11. Safety and Compliance
Category
Certifications
Safety certifications
• UL 60950-1, Second Edition
• CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, Second Edition
• TUV/GS to EN 60950-1, Second Edition
• CB to IEC 60950-1 Second Edition with all country deviations
• CE Marking
• NOM (through partners and distributors)
Electromagnetic emissions (EMC)
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• EN 55022 Class A (CISPR22)
• EN 55024 (CISPR24)
• AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
• CE
• CNS13438 Class A
• MIC
• GOST
• China EMC Certifications
Environmental
Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) including Directive 2011/65/EU
Telco
Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) code
US Government Certifications
USGv6 and IPv6 Ready Logo
Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches come with an enhanced limited lifetime warranty (E-LLW). The E-LLW provides the same terms as Cisco's standard limited lifetime warranty but adds next business day delivery of replacement hardware, where available, and 90 days of 8X5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.
Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the Cisco information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to review carefully the warranty statement shipped with your specific product before use. Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy. For further information about warranty terms, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty
Table 12. Warranty Terms
Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Device covered
Applies to all Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches
Warranty duration
As long as the original customer owns the product.
End-of-life policy
In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Cisco warranty support is limited to five (5) years from the announcement of discontinuance.
Hardware replacement
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a Cisco Catalyst 2960-S replacement part for next business day delivery, where available. Otherwise, a replacement will be shipped within ten (10) working days after the receipt of the RMA request. Actual delivery times may vary depending on customer location.
Effective date
Hardware warranty commences from the date of shipment to customer (and in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, not more than ninety [90] days after original shipment by Cisco).
TAC support
Cisco will provide during customer's local business hours, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week basic configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of device-level problems for up to 90 days from the date of shipment of the originally purchased Cisco Catalyst 2960-S product. This support does not include solution or network-level support beyond the specific device under consideration.
Cisco.com Access
Warranty allows guest access only to Cisco.com
Software Update Policy
Customers with Cisco Catalyst LAN Base and LAN Lite software licenses will be provided with maintenance updates and bug fixes designed to maintain the compliance of the software with published specifications, release notes, and industry standards compliance as long as the original end user continues to own or use the product or up to one year from the end-of-sale date for this product, whichever occurs earlier.
This policy supersedes any previous warranty or software statement and is subject to change without notice.
Technical Support and Services
Table 13. Technical Services Available for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches
Technical Services
Cisco SMARTnet Service
• Around-the-clock, global access to the Cisco TAC
• Unrestricted access to the extensive Cisco.com knowledge base and tools
• Next-business-day, 8x5x4, 24x7x4, or 24x7x2 advance hardware replacement and onsite parts replacement and installation available1
• Ongoing operating system software updates within the licensed feature set2
• Proactive diagnostics and real-time alerts on Smart Call Home enabled devices
Cisco Smart Foundation Service
• Next-business-day advance hardware replacement as available
• Access to SMB TAC during business hours (access levels vary by region)
• Access to Cisco.com SMB knowledge base
• Online technical resources through Smart Foundation Portal
• Operating system software bug fixes and patches
Cisco Smart Care Service
• Network-level coverage for the needs of small and medium-sized businesses
• Proactive health checks and periodic assessments of Cisco network foundation, voice, and security technologies
• Technical support for eligible Cisco hardware and software through Smart Care Portal
• Cisco operating system and application software updates and upgrades2
• Next-business-day advance hardware replacement as available, 24x7x4 option available1
Cisco SP Base Service
• Around-the-clock, global access to the Cisco TAC
• Registered access to Cisco.com
• Next-business-day, 8x5x4, 24x7x4, and 24x7x2 advance hardware replacement. Return to factory option available1
• Ongoing operating system software updates2
Cisco Focused Technical Support Services
Three levels of premium, high-touch services are available:
• Cisco High-Touch Operations Management Service
• Cisco High-Touch Technical Support Service
• Cisco High-Touch Engineering Service
Valid Cisco SMARTnet or SP Base contracts are required on all network equipment.
1 Advance hardware replacement is available in various service-level combinations. For example, 8x5xNBD indicates that shipment will be initiated during the standard 8-hour business day, 5 days a week (the generally accepted business days within the relevant region), with next-business-day (NBD) delivery. Where NBD is not available, same day shipping is provided. Restrictions apply; please review the appropriate service descriptions for details.
2 Cisco operating system updates include the following: maintenance releases, minor updates, and major updates within the licensed feature set.
Ordering Information
Table 14. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches Ordering Information
Part Number
10/100/1000 Ethernet Interfaces
Uplink Interfaces
Cisco IOS Software Feature Set
Available PoE Power
FlexStack Stacking
WS-C2960S-48FPD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
740W
Optional
WS-C2960S-48LPD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
370W
Optional
WS-C2960S-24PD-L
24
2 SFP+
LAN Base
370W
Optional
WS-C2960S-48TD-L
48
2 SFP+
LAN Base
-
Optional
WS-C2960S-24TD-L
24
2 SFP+
LAN Base
-
Optional
WS-C2960S-48FPS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
740W
Optional
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
370W
Optional
WS-C2960S-24PS-L
24
4 SFP
LAN Base
370W
Optional
WS-C2960S-48TS-L
48
4 SFP
LAN Base
-
Optional
WS-C2960S-24TS-L
24
4 SFP
LAN Base
-
Optional
WS-C2960S-48TS-S
48
2 SFP
LAN Lite
-
No
WS-C2960S-24TS-S
24
2 SFP
LAN Lite
-
No
Table 15. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Accessories
Part Numbers
Description
C2960S-STACK
FlexStack hot-swappable stacking module
CAB-STK-E-0.5M
FlexStack stacking cable with a 0.5 m length
CAB-STK-E-1M
FlexStack stacking cable with a 1.0 m length
CAB-STK-E-3M
FlexStack stacking cable with a 3.0 m length
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45
Console cable 6 ft with RJ45
CAB-CONSOLE-USB
Console cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B connectors
RCKMNT-1RU=
Spare rack-mount kit for Cisco Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Series for 19- and 24-inch racks
RCKMNT-REC-1RU=
1 RU recessed rack-mount kit for Cisco Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Series
PWR-CLP
Power cable restraining clip
Table 16. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Redundant Power Supply Options
Part Numbers
Description
PWR-RPS2300
Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 and blower, no power supply
BLNK-RPS2300=
Spare bay insert for Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 for Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches
CAB-RPS2300-E=
Spare RPS2300 cable for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches
BLWR-RPS2300=
Spare 45 CFM blower for RPS 2300
C3K-PWR-750WAC=
RPS 2300 750W AC power supply spare for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S