Description
The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a compact, fanless 8-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch from the Catalyst 2960-CX Series. It provides silent, secure, and energy-efficient Layer 2 switching with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), making it ideal for space-constrained deployments such as retail, hospitality, and branch offices.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Category |
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| Part Number |
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L |
| Subcategory |
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| Ethernet Ports |
8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
| PoE Output Ports |
8 PoE+ |
| Available PoE Power |
124W
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| Uplinks |
2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 1G SFP
|
| Default Software |
LAN Base |
| Forwarding Bandwidth |
12 Gbps |
| Switching Bandwidth |
24 Gbps |
| Flash Memory |
128 MB |
| Memory DRAM |
512 MB |
| Max VLANs |
255 |
| VLAN IDs |
4000 |
| Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) |
Up to 9000 bytes |
| Jumbo Frames |
9198 bytes |
| Forwarding Rate 64 Byte Packet |
17.9 mpps |
Dimensions
(H x W x D) |
1.75 x 10.6 x 9.4 in (4.44 x 26.9 x 23.8 cm) |
| Weight |
2.27 kgs |
Information WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a compact, fanless Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 2960-CX Series, designed for quiet, space-constrained environments such as branch offices, retail stores, and classrooms. It features 8 PoE+ ports for powering IP devices, 2 uplink ports for network expansion, and advanced Layer 2 security and manageability.
Key Features:
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Model: WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
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Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports + 2 × 1G SFP uplinks
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PoE Budget: Up to 124 Watts total across all 8 ports
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Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
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Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps
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Form Factor: Compact, fanless desktop or wall-mountable unit
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Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant
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Software Image: LAN Base (Layer 2)
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Security Features: 802.1X, port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
This switch is ideal for organizations needing reliable, silent, and space-saving network access with PoE+ capabilities. It supports secure device connectivity and simplified deployment, making it a perfect fit for modern edge networking in environments where noise and space are critical considerations.
