Cisco Catalyst 2960 WS-C2960X-48LPS-L Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | Part #: WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | MPN: WS-C2960X-48LPS-L

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The Cisco Catalyst 2960X (part number WS-C2960X-48LPS-L) operates as a pure Layer 2 managed switch, which means it forwards frames based on MAC addresses and VLAN membership without routing capabilities. This design choice matters when evaluating fabric architecture: if your network spine requires inter-subnet routing or dynamic path selection across multiple sites, you'll need Layer 3 devices upstream. Cisco makes no pretence that this platform handles BGP, OSPF, or EVPN—it doesn't. What it does deliver reliably is fast, stable Layer 2 switching with PoE delivery, making it a proven choice for access-tier deployments in campuses, small data centres, and branch offices where aggregation or core switching already owns the routing logic.

Built into a 1U form factor, the WS-C2960X-48LPS-L houses 48 downlink ports (10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet) plus four 1G SFP uplinks. The 740W PoE budget distributed across all 48 ports lets you power IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP handsets without separate injectors. Network engineers and infrastructure teams appreciate this density in retrofit scenarios—you gain both copper and PoE coverage without consuming a second rack unit. Cisco's IOS LAN Lite image on this platform keeps licensing simple: no per-port costs, no subscription tax for basic switching operations. The switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 65.5 million packets per second handle mixed traffic loads without congestion at line rate.

When you're building out a mid-size campus LAN or refreshing access switches in a growing SMB data centre, the Catalyst 2960X becomes attractive because it scales without complexity. FlexStack-Plus capability lets you connect up to eight units in a single logical chassis using optional stacking modules, delivering 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth and unified management—a sysadmin can then treat multiple physical switches as one entity. The 16,000 MAC address table accommodates most access-layer deployments; VLAN support for up to 1,005 active VLANs and 4,094 total VLAN IDs covers segmentation requirements in enterprise environments. If your application traffic requires frames larger than the standard 1500-byte Ethernet maximum, jumbo frame support up to 9,000 bytes removes a common bottleneck in storage networks or high-performance computing clusters.

Power consumption reaches a maximum of 910W across the entire system, and the unit draws 100–240V AC at 50–60 Hz, so integration into standard data-centre PSU infrastructure is straightforward. The mean time between failures specification of approximately 332,449 hours suggests reasonable availability for a branch or campus access switch that doesn't sit at the core of a critical path. Operating temperature tolerance from 0°C to 45°C fits typical server room and cabinet environments; you won't need exotic cooling to keep this unit healthy. At 5.4 kg and compact dimensions (4.46 cm height, 44.5 cm width, 36.83 cm depth), placement in crowded racks poses no physical challenge. For organisations purchasing through Omnixon Global in the UAE or GCC region, the WS-C2960X-48LPS-L represents a familiar, battle-tested platform that reduces procurement risk when you need access-layer switching without the cost or management overhead of a feature-rich Layer 3 or spine-leaf architecture.

Interface & Connectivity Configuration

• 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE support across all ports
• Four 1G SFP uplink ports for fibre interconnects to aggregation or core switches
• FlexStack-Plus stacking support allowing up to 8 units with 80 Gbps cross-stack bandwidth for unified management and simplified operations
• Layer 2 switching only—no routing, BGP, OSPF, or EVPN; designed for access tier in existing Layer 3 fabric
• VLAN scalability to 1,005 active VLANs and 4,094 total VLAN IDs for network segmentation and traffic isolation
• Jumbo frame capability up to 9,000 bytes for storage, media, and HPC cluster applications requiring larger MTU
• 740W PoE power budget enabling simultaneous power delivery to all 48 ports for cameras, APs, and IoT devices

Omnixon Global stocks the Cisco Catalyst 2960X WS-C2960X-48LPS-L and maintains regional inventory across our UAE and GCC distribution centres. Whether you're architecting a new campus LAN, expanding an existing access network, or upgrading branch office switching infrastructure, we provide technical pre-sales consultation, configuration support, and fast delivery to enterprises, system integrators, and data-centre operators. Submit an RFQ through our website or contact your account manager to discuss availability, logistics, and integration timelines for your deployment.