Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches

Data Sheets and Product Information

Data Sheets

• Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches Data Sheet 15-Feb-2019

End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices

• English

  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 2960X Product Family End of Sale 30-Oct-2020
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 3.10E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 4500-E/X Series Switches and Cisco IOS 15.2(6)E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR,2960-Plus,2960-L,2960-C/CX, 3560-CX,4900,Cisco Digital Building Series Switches 03-Jul-2019
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 3.6.0E for Cisco Catalyst 4500-E/X Series Switches and Cisco IOS 15.2(2)E for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR, 2960-S, 2960-Plus, 2960-C, 3750-X, 3560-X/C, and 4900 Series Switches 31-Jul-2017
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS Software Release 15.0(2)EX for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X/XR Switches 08-Jan-2016

• French - Canadian

  • Annonce d’arrêt de commercialisation et de fin de vie de Cisco Catalyst 2960X Product Family End of Sale 30-Oct-2020
  • Annonce d’arrêt de commercialisation et de fin de vie de Cisco IOS XE 3.10E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 4500-E/X Series Switches and Cisco IOS 15.2(6)E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR,2960-Plus,2960-L,2960-C/CX, 3560-CX,4900,Cisco Digital Building Series Switches 03-Jul-2019
  • Annonce d’arrêt de commercialisation et de fin de vie de la version 3.6.0E du logiciel d’exploitation Cisco NX-OS pour les commutateurs Cisco Catalyst de série 4500-E/X et la version 15.2(2)E du système d’exploitation Cisco IOS pour les commutateurs Cisco Catalyst des séries 2960-X/XR, 2960-S, 2960-Plus, 2960-C, 3750-X, 3560-X/C et 4900 31-Jul-2017
  • Annonce d’arrêt de commercialisation et de fin de vie de Cisco IOS Software Release 15.0(2)EX for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X/XR Switches 08-Jan-2016

Q&A

• Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series FAQ 26-Feb-2018

Security Notices

Bulletins

• Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Product Bulletin 20-Sep-2017
• 2017 Cisco Catalyst IOS Software Update Program for Catalyst 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Switches Product Bulletin 25-Jul-2017
• Updating Software for the Cisco Catalyst 4500, 4500E, 4500-X, 3850, 3650, 3750, 3750 v2, 3750 E, 3750-X, 3560, 3560 v2, 3560-C, 3560-E, 3560-X, 2960, 2960-C, 2960-S, 2960X, 2960-XR and 2960P Series Switches Product Bulletin 21-Jul-2016
• Infographic: Greenest Catalyst Access Switch - Catalyst 2960-X Series Switch 17-Jul-2013 (PDF - 340 KB)

Field Notices

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63972 - Cisco C2960X-STACK= Module Might Display Authentication Failure Error Message - Replace on Failure 29-Jun-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 64175 - Catalyst 2960X and 6800IA Units Might Display Error on HW Authenticity or Uplink Ports Might Fail Intermittently - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-May-2020

Release and Compatibility

Release Notes

• Switches

  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5b)E 19-Sep-2016
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX5 and Later 16-Feb-2015
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(7)Ex 23-Oct-2020
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(6)Ex 21-Apr-2020
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5)E 03-May-2017
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E and Later 28-Jul-2015
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E 31-May-2019
  • Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E 07-Apr-2020

• Features

  • Cisco IOS Release Notes for Cisco EnergyWise, EnergyWise Version 2.8 06-Aug-2012
  • Recommended Releases for Catalyst 2960 Series Switches

Reference

Command References

• Multi-Technology Command Reference, Catalyst 2960X

  • Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(7)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 17-Sep-2020
  • Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(6)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 17-Sep-2020
  • Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 17-Sep-2020
  • Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 21-Sep-2015
  • Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 27-Jun-2014
  • Cisco 2960-X Series Switch Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 10-Jul-2013

• High Availability

  • Stack Manager Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 26-Jun-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch Stack Manager Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 10-Jul-2013

• EnergyWise

  • Cisco EnergyWise, Cisco IOS Command Reference for Catalyst 2960-X Switches, EnergyWise Version 2.8 10-Jul-2013

• Interfaces and Hardware

  • Interface and Hardware Components Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 26-Jun-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch Interface and Hardware Components Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 10-Jul-2013

• IP Multicast

  • IGMP Snooping and MVR Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 30-Jun-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch IGMP Snooping and MVR Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 05-Jul-2013

• LAN Switching

  • VLAN Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 15-Jan-2016
  • Layer 2 Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 15-Jan-2016

Documentation Roadmaps

• Documentation Roadmap, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E (Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches) 10-Dec-2014
• Documentation Roadmap, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches) 30-Jun-2014

Install and Upgrade

Install and Upgrade Guides

• English Guides

  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 23-Jul-2019
  • Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches 24-Jul-2019
  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches 28-Jul-2016

• French Guides

  • Guide de mise en route des commutateurs Catalyst 2960-X et 2960-XR 19-Feb-2014
  • Guide d'installation matérielle des commutateurs Catalyst 2960-X et 2960-XR 19-Feb-2014
  • Informations relatives au respect des réglementations et à la sécurité des commutateurs Catalyst 2960-X et 2960-XR 19-Feb-2014

• Other Languages (Getting Started Guide)

  • Guia de primeiros passos para os switches Catalyst 2960-X e 2960-XR 21-Feb-2014
  • Guía de primeros pasos para el Catalyst 2960-X y Switches 2960-XR 21-Feb-2014
  • Handbuch für die ersten Schritte für Catalyst 2960-X- und 2960-XR-Switches 21-Feb-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X 和 2960-XR 交换机的入门指南 21-Feb-2014
  • Manuale introduttivo per gli switch Catalyst 2960-X e 2960-XR 21-Feb-2014

Configuration

Configuration Guides

• Consolidated Platform Configuration Guides

  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS 15.2(7)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 27-Mar-2019
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 15.2(6)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 08-Aug-2017
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5a)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 05-Sep-2016
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 03-May-2017
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 30-Jun-2016
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E and Later(Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 20-Apr-2015
  • Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 27-Jun-2014
  • Cisco 2960-X Switch Series Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 13-Jun-2013

• High Availability

  • Stack Manager Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 26-Jun-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch Stack Manager Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 10-Jul-2013

• EnergyWise

  • Cisco EnergyWise, Cisco IOS Configuration Guide for Catalyst 2960-X Switches, EnergyWise Version 2.8 10-Jul-2013

• Interfaces and Hardware

  • Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 26-Aug-2014
  • Catalyst 2960-X Switch Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX 10-Jul-2013

• IP Multicast

  • IGMP Snooping and MVR Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(3)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 08-Dec-2014
  • IGMP Snooping and MVR Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 29-Jun-2014

Troubleshooting

Error and System Messages

• System Message Guide for Cisco Catalyst Series Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(7)Ex/XE 3.11Ex 14-Sep-2020
• System Message Guide for Cisco Catalyst Series Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(6)E2/XE 3.102E 16-Sep-2018

Troubleshooting TechNotes

• WS-C2960X False %ILET-1-DEVICE_AUTHENTICATION_FAIL: Messages and No Link Up on SFP Uplinks 04-Apr-2019

Literature

Case Studies

• University Connects People and Things in New Ways 22-Aug-2014 (PDF - 393 KB)