Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE+

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L is a managed, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise and campus networks. It provides 48 PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of 370 W, plus 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2 x 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, delivering high performance and flexibility for demanding applications.

Advantages

This switch offers advanced Layer 2 features, including VLAN support, QoS, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), ensuring efficient network operation. With a switching capacity of 216 Gbps and forwarding rate of 130.9 Mpps, it handles high traffic loads seamlessly. The FlexStack-Plus technology allows stacking up to 8 units for simplified management and scalability.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access layer deployments
• Campus networks requiring PoE+ for devices like IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points
• Small to medium-sized businesses needing a reliable, managed switch

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports
• 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2 x 1 Gigabit SFP uplinks
• PoE+ budget: 370 W
• Switching capacity: 216 Gbps
• Forwarding performance: 130.9 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16K entries
• Jumbo frame support: 9216 bytes
• RAM: 512 MB, Flash: 128 MB
• Stackable up to 8 units
• Rack-mountable 1U form factor

Recommendations

Ideal for organizations looking to upgrade to a high-performance, energy-efficient network infrastructure. The Cisco Catalyst 2960X series provides robust security, manageability, and investment protection.