Cisco Catalyst 2960CPD-8TT-L - Managed Layer 2 Switch, White

The Cisco Catalyst 2960CPD-8TT-L compact managed Layer 2 switch provides network edge connectivity through eight Fast Ethernet RJ-45 ports and two copper Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. The switch features a 10 Gbit/s switching capacity and a 4.2 Mpps forwarding rate for processing local traffic. While it does not support downstream PoE, the switch can be powered via a PoE+ input, which simplifies installation in locations without standard electrical outlets. Network administrators can use its Layer 2 management capabilities to segment and direct traffic in small branch or retail environments.

Its compact, fanless white chassis operates at 0 dB, making it suitable for quiet environments such as offices or classrooms. While the hardware cannot be rack-mounted, it is designed for wall mounting to provide flexible placement options. Administrators can configure Quality of Service (QoS) priorities and Access Control Lists (ACLs) via a web-based GUI or the command-line interface. Security features include 802.1x RADIUS authentication, alongside SSH and SSL encryption for administrative sessions. The device typically consumes 15 W during standard operation.

• Supports up to 255 active VLANs, including private and protocol-based configurations for multi-tenant network segmentation.
• MAC address table capacity of 4,000 entries for tracking client devices in medium-density network environments.
• Jumbo frame support for payloads up to 9,018 bytes, increasing efficiency for large data transfers.
• Built-in network stability protocols, including Spanning Tree, broadcast storm control, and loop protection.
• Dimensions of 269 mm (width) x 172 mm (depth) x 44.4 mm (height), with a weight of 1,080 g.