Cisco WS-C2960X-48TD-L - Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port Gigabit Switch
The Cisco WS-C2960X-48TD-L is a stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access and branch deployments. With 48 non-PoE ports and dual 10G uplinks, it delivers high-performance connectivity, scalable stacking, and advanced security features for reliable business networking.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Ports: 48x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (non-PoE)
- Uplinks: 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Switching Capacity: 216 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
- 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 11.0 x 17.5 in (1RU rack-mountable)
- Weight: Approx. 9.6 lb
- Power Supply: Internal fixed AC power supply
- Reliability: Hot-swappable stacking modules, redundant power options
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise LAN access without PoE requirements
- Branch office deployments needing high-performance uplinks
- Scalable stacking for simplified management across multiple switches
- Secure VLAN segmentation and Layer 2/3 access control
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The WS-C2960X-48TD-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.
