Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960C-12PC-L 12 Ports PoE 10/100 Switch 2 Dual Purpose Uplinks WSC2960C12PCL

Description:

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960C-12PC-L Compact Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise networking systems to provide Layer 2 switching and Power over Ethernet connectivity for small network deployments and edge network devices. Commonly installed in office workspaces, retail environments, classrooms, and remote network locations where compact switches are required to connect IP phones, wireless access points, and other Ethernet-enabled devices. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, small site deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy compact Ethernet switches in enterprise access networks.

Applications:

The Cisco Catalyst 2960C-12PC-L switch is designed for compact enterprise networking environments that require reliable Ethernet connectivity and PoE power delivery in space-constrained installations. It is frequently deployed in branch offices, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions to support devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, network cameras, and desktop workstations. The switch provides managed network capabilities for traffic control, device connectivity, and reliable access layer switching within distributed network infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C2960C-12PC-L
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Compact Series
• Total Ports: 12 × Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports with PoE
• Uplink Ports: 2 × Dual-purpose uplink ports (RJ45 or SFP)
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 124 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 4.4 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 3.2 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 switching with LAN Base feature set
• Form Factor: Compact desktop or wall-mountable switch
• Operating System: Cisco IOS LAN Base

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C1000-8P-2G-L
• Cisco C9200L-24P-4G
• Cisco WS-C2960L-8PS-LL