Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches

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Deliver Efficient Network Connectivity

Provide efficient and cost-effective network connectivity for branch offices or small and medium-sized businesses. These secure entry-level enterprise-class Fast Ethernet switches support basic Cisco Borderless Networks services.

Video Data Sheet

Learn about the next generation Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches. (4:45 min)

Access Switches Just Got Better

The new Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches joins the access switch family.(03:44 min)

Features and Capabilities

Easy to use and upgrade, these fixed configuration Fast Ethernet access switches offer superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities and basic Layer 3 static routing with 16 routes. They also offer:

2x1GE uplink
24, and 48 Fast Ethernet port configurations
Advanced QoS, rate-limiting, Access Control Lists (ACLs), IPv6 management, and multicast services
IEEE 802.3af PoE with up to 15.4W per port for up to 48 ports

Simple to Configure, Operate, and Manage

A wide range of software features to make business operations easy, highly secure, and sustainable, and help deliver a borderless networking experience
Cisco Smart Install to simplify deployment
Cisco Auto SmartPorts to automate device configuration

Better Investment Protection and Savings

Cisco EnergyWise technology to promote energy savings
Lower total ownership costs for enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks with competitive connectivity options, security, and QoS capabilities
Limited lifetime hardware warranty