Cisco WS-C2960X-48LPD-L - Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port PoE+ Switch
The Cisco WS-C2960X-48LPD-L is a stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access and branch deployments. With 48 PoE+ ports and dual 10G uplinks, it delivers high-performance connectivity, scalable stacking, and advanced security features to support modern business networks.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Ports: 48x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with PoE+ support
- Uplinks: 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Switching Capacity: 216 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
- PoE+ Budget: 370W across 48 ports
- Stacking: Supports up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps stack bandwidth
- Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
- VLAN Support: Up to 4094 VLAN IDs
- Layer Features: Advanced Layer 2 switching, static Layer 3 routing (LAN Base)
- Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 14.5 x 17.5 in (1RU rack-mountable)
- Weight: Approx. 12.9 lb
- Power Supply: Internal fixed AC power supply
- Reliability: Hot-swappable stacking modules, redundant power options
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise LAN access with large numbers of PoE+ powered devices (IP phones, cameras, wireless APs)
- Branch office deployments requiring high-performance uplinks and scalable stacking
- Secure VLAN segmentation and Layer 2/3 access control
- Environments needing moderate PoE+ budgets for dense device deployments
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The WS-C2960X-48LPD-L runs Cisco IOS software with LAN Base features, supporting advanced Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing. Expansion is enabled through dual 10G SFP+ uplinks and stackable architecture, allowing seamless scalability and simplified administration.
