Cisco WS-C2960S-48LPS-L - Managed Switch, Black

The Cisco WS-C2960S-48LPS-L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ managed switch designed for access-layer connections in corporate environments. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports for endpoint connectivity within local area networks. The switch has a total switching capacity of 176 Gbit/s and a forwarding rate of 77.4 Mpps, ensuring consistent performance during heavy traffic. Four SFP slots provide options for fiber uplinks to core network backbones.

The 1U form factor allows for mounting in standard server racks. It supports both data and power over a single cable, with a 370 W total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget. Administrators can segment traffic using up to 255 active VLANs and prioritise critical data packets via standard Quality of Service (QoS) protocols. The device supports physical stacking, allowing multiple units to function as one logical switch for simplified management. The active cooling system produces a noise level of 42 dB, and the unit draws a maximum of 466 W at full load.

• MAC address table with capacity for 8,000 entries.
• Jumbo frame support (up to 9,216 bytes) for efficient data transfer.
• Network security features including 802.1x RADIUS authentication, MAC address filtering, and SSH-2 encryption.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 205,052 hours.
• IGMP snooping and multicast support to optimise bandwidth for media streaming.