Name: Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series C2960X-48FPD-L 48-Port PoE+ 10/100/1000Base-T + 4-Port SFP Layer 2 Managed Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: WS-C2960X-48FPD-L
Price: 349.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The WS‑C2960X‑48FPD‑L Cisco Catalyst 2960X 48‑port PoE+ switch offers robust 1 GbE connectivity, dual 10 Gbps uplinks, and a 740 W power budget, delivering scalable, stackable performance for enterprise access layers with advanced management and security.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	WS-C2960X-48FPD-L
Series	Catalyst 2960x
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Standalone
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, RJ-45, SFP+
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
UpLink Ports	2 × 10 Gbps SFP+
POE Support	PoE+
Switching Capacity	216 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	107.1 Mpps
DRAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	128 MB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	Supports up to 4,096 VLAN IDs
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	RJ‑45, SFP+, USB, RJ‑45 console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	16K entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP
Remote Protocols	Cisco Configuration Professional, CLI, SNMP, Bluetooth (USB dongle), Cisco DNA Center
Management Interfaces	RJ‑45 Ethernet mgmt, USB Type B console, USB Type A, Bluetooth dongle
Security Features	802.1X, ACLs, MAC‑based VLAN assignment, SPAN, BPDU Guard, SNMPv3, SSH

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Internal AC (100–240V)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.75" × 17.5" × 14.5"
Weight	13.00
Operating Temperature	-5°C to 45°C

Product Description
The WS‑C2960X‑48FPD‑L is a fixed‑configuration, rack‑mount access switch in the Catalyst 2960X family, built for enterprise edge deployments that require high port density, PoE power, and efficient Layer 2/3 operations. Key Features 48 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports and 2 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink slots 740 W PoE+ budget to support IP phones, access points, and cameras 216 Gbps switching capacity and 107.1 Mpps forwarding rate Supports up to 4,096 VLANs and static/routing protocols (RIP, PBR) Stackable with FlexStack‑Plus/Extended for seamless expansion This switch shines in enterprise campus and branch networks where dense device connectivity and power delivery is essential. It suits deployments powering VoIP endpoints, wireless access points, or surveillance cameras. With stacking and Layer 3 capabilities, it fits into scalable, segmented, and secure IT environments.

Use Cases
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port PoE+ switch is ideally suited for medium to large enterprise campus networks requiring high-density Gigabit access with Power over Ethernet capabilities. IT teams managing office floors, campus buildings, or branch locations benefit from its robust stacking and advanced Layer 2/3 features for efficient traffic management and scalability. How It's Used: Connecting high-density workstations and IP phones in enterprise office floors to ensure reliable data and voice traffic. Providing centralized PoE power and network connectivity to wireless access points in campus environments for seamless mobility support. Deploying in branch office sites requiring scalable stacking to simplify network expansion and reduce management complexity. Supporting edge computing nodes with high bandwidth and low-latency connections in distributed enterprise IT infrastructures. Segregating and securing network traffic using VLANs in multi-tenant or departmental enterprise deployments. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating network access and power delivery in a single platform, simplifying infrastructure while supporting growth. Its stacking capability and advanced management features enable IT teams to scale network capacity without increasing operational overhead.