This is a genuine Cisco Catalyst 2960X Series 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) PoE+ Switch (P/N: WS-C2960X-48FPD-L). Designed for enterprise-class access layer deployments, this versatile switch delivers intelligent services, enhanced security, and simplified management. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) capabilities and a robust 740W power budget, enabling it to power a wide range of devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and video surveillance cameras. For high-speed connectivity to the network core or aggregation layer, it includes two dedicated 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports. The switch incorporates a Front-to-Back (Port-to-Power) Airflow design, ensuring efficient cooling in standard data center or network closet environments. Running on Cisco IOS LAN Base software, the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L offers advanced Layer 2 features, basic Layer 3 routing, and Cisco's renowned reliability.
Key Features
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48 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Provides high-density 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity for a large number of wired devices.
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PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) Support: All 48 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, capable of delivering up to 30W per port for powering advanced network devices.
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740W PoE Power Budget: A generous power budget to support numerous PoE+ devices simultaneously, ensuring flexibility in deployment.
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2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ Uplinks: Offers high-bandwidth fiber or DAC uplinks to connect to higher-speed switches, servers, or the network backbone, preventing bottlenecks.
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Front-to-Back (Port-to-Power) Airflow: Optimized cooling for standard rack deployments, drawing cool air from the front (port side) and exhausting warm air from the back (power supply side).
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Cisco IOS LAN Base Software: Provides a rich set of Layer 2 features, including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), link aggregation (EtherChannel), and basic static Layer 3 routing.
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Enhanced Security: Features include 802.1X, Port Security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and DHCP snooping to protect the network from unauthorized access and threats.
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Intelligent Network Management: Supports Cisco Prime, Cisco Network Plug and Play (PnP), and StackWise-160 technology (for stacking capabilities, if equipped and licensed) for simplified operations and scalability.
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Energy Efficient: Designed with Cisco EnergyWise technology to optimize power consumption across the network infrastructure.
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USB and Console Ports: Front-panel USB port for file management and console port for out-of-band management.
