Cisco Catalyst 24 Gigabit PoE Switch (WS-C2960X-24PS-L)

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L is a 24-port stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access in campus and branch networks. With Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all ports, advanced security, and energy-efficient operation, this switch provides reliable connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE devices. FlexStack-Plus stacking support, robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 Lite capabilities, and Cisco IOS LAN Base software make it an ideal solution for scalable, high-performance network deployments.

Product Features

Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)

24 Gigabit Ethernet ports support PoE+, delivering up to 30W per port on 12 ports or 15.4W across all ports, allowing seamless connectivity for VoIP phones, cameras, and access points.

High-Speed Uplinks and Stacking

Includes 4 fixed 1G SFP uplinks and supports FlexStack-Plus for up to 8 switches, providing 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth and unified management for large deployments.

Advanced Security and Network Visibility

Supports 802.1X port-based access control, Cisco TrustSec, and IPv6 First Hop Security to protect network resources. NetFlow Lite provides detailed application-level traffic monitoring for proactive network management.

Energy Efficiency

Built with Cisco EnergyWise technology and Hibernation Mode, the switch reduces power consumption during idle periods for cost-effective operation.

Flexible Management

Manageable via CLI, Web UI, SNMP, or Cisco DNA Center, this switch offers versatile deployment and monitoring options, making network administration simple and efficient.

Product Specifications

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1G SFP fixed uplinks
• PoE Budget: 370W total
• Switching Capacity: 216 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 71.4 Mpps
• Stacking: FlexStack-Plus, up to 8 switches, 80 Gbps bandwidth
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 1,023 active VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
• IPv6 Support: Full host and management support, including IPv6 ACLs and SNMPv3
• CPU & Memory: 600 MHz dual-core CPU, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
• Software: Cisco IOS LAN Base
• Energy Efficiency: Cisco EnergyWise technology, Hibernation Mode
• Diagnostics & Tools: Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) for copper ports
• Acoustics: Typical 39 dB
• Heat Dissipation: 307 BTU/hr
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
• Redundant Power: Supports Cisco RPS 2300 external redundancy
• Dimensions: 44.5 x 36.8 x 4.5 cm (1.75 x 14.5 x 17.5 in)
• Weight: Approximately 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
• Reliability (MTBF): ~324,280 hours
• Management Options: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center