
In this article, we will introduce about Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches Data Sheet:
1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches Data Sheet
Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-L Series Switches are fixed and smart-managed Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class access switching for branch offices, out-of-the-wiring-closet applications, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. They operate on Cisco IOS® Software and support simple device management and network management via Command Line Interface (CLI) as well as an on-box web interface.
Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Switches are secure, reliable, enterprise-grade switches built for small office deployments. These switches can be configured and managed via an on-box web interface allowing customers a quick and reliable way to get a small branch or office network up and running within minutes. These switches also feature limited CLI support for troubleshooting and monitoring.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series and 2960-L Smart Managed Switches are fully managed switches that offer advanced Layer 2 features as well as Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power. These switches deliver enhanced network security, network reliability, and operational efficiency.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Switches feature:
- 8, 16, 24, or 48 Gigabit Ethernet data or PoE+ ports with line-rate forwarding
- 2 or 4 fixed 1 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks or 4 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks
- Perpetual PoE+ support with a power budget of up to 370W
- Enhanced version of Cisco IOS LAN Lite software
- CLI and/or intuitive Web-UI manageability options
- Device management support with:
- Over-the-air access via Bluetooth, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), RJ-45 or USB console access
- Network management with Cisco Prime®, Cisco Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center
- Security with 802.1X support for connected devices, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard
- Basic Layer 3 features with Static routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
- Fanless operation with operating temperature up to 45°C
- Compact design with a depth of less than 11.5 inches
- Reliability with higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW)
2. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches Data Sheet
The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S Series Switches are fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for campus and branch access applications. They enable reliable and secure business operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of innovative features including FlexStack, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S switches feature:
- 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 1G Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or 1G/10G SFP+ slots
- Cisco FlexStack stacking with 20 Gbps of stack throughput (optional)
- IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ for up to 30W of power per port
- Up to 740W of combined PoE/PoE+ budget
- USB interfaces for management and file transfers
- LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software feature set
- SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
- An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement
3. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software Data Sheet
The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are the leading Layer 2 edge switches, providing improved operational excellence, highly secure business operations, improved sustainability, and an enhanced workspace experience. They are fixed-configuration access switches designed for entry-level enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches with LAN Lite Software have the following capabilities:

- 24 and 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) 10/100/1000 desktop connectivity
- 1 GbE Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks
- USB storage interface for file backup, distribution, and simplified operations
- Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
- Single IP address management for up to 16 switches
- A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, secure business operations, sustainability and borderless networking experience
- Limited lifetime hardware warranty, including next-business-day replacement with 90-day service and support
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software have the following capabilities:

- Fast Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet (PoE) of up to 15.4W per port
- GbE for data connectivity
- Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
- Single IP address management for up to 16 switches
- A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, highly secure business operations, sustainability, and a borderless networking experience
- Limited lifetime hardware warranty
4. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches Data Sheet
The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-Plus Series Switches are fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch offices, conventional workspaces, and infrastructure applications. They enable reliable and secure operations with a lower total cost of ownership through a range of Cisco IOS® software features, including Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches feature:
- 24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports
- Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
- IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software feature set
- SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
- Cisco EnergyWise technology to manage energy consumed by connected devices
- An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement
5. Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches Data Sheet
Get the enterprise-class features you want at a great price. Catalyst 2960-X Series are stackable Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 access switches. They’re easy to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot. They offer automated software installation and port configuration. And they help you cut costs with energy-efficient features.
Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches are fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class access for campus and branch applications. They operate on Cisco IOS® Software and support simple device management as well as network management. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series provide easy device onboarding, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. These fully managed switches can provide advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features as well as optional Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power. Designed for operational simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, they enable scalable, secure, and energy-efficient business operations with intelligent services. The switches deliver enhanced application visibility, network reliability, and network resiliency.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches feature:
- 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with line-rate forwarding performance
- 4 fixed 1 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks or 2 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks
- PoE+ support with a power budget of up to 740W and Perpetual PoE
- Cisco IOS LAN Base or LAN Lite and Cisco IOS IP Lite
- Device management with web UI, over-the-air access via Bluetooth, Command-Line Interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and RJ-45 or USB console access
- Network management with Cisco Prime®, Cisco Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center
- Stacking with FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended
- Layer 3 features with routed access (Open Shortest Path First [OSPF]), static routing, and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
- Visibility with Domain Name System as an Authoritative Source (DNS-AS) and Full (Flexible) NetFlow
- Security with 802.1X, Serial Port Analyzer (SPAN) and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard
- Reliability with higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty(E-LLW)
- Resiliency with optional dual field-replaceable power supplies
The above is the datasheet of Cisco 2960 series switches, I hope to help you.
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References
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series Switches models comparison
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Support
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches Data Sheet
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches Data Sheet.pdf
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches Data Sheet
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches Data Sheet.pdf
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software Data Sheet
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software Data Sheet.pdf
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches Data Sheet
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches Data Sheet.pdf
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches Data Sheet
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches Data Sheet.pdf