Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8 Port PoE WSC2960CX8PCL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide compact Layer 2 switching with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for small network deployments and space-constrained environments. Commonly installed in branch offices, retail locations, classrooms, and distributed enterprise network access points requiring reliable switching and power delivery to connected devices. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, or replacement of existing compact enterprise access switches. 

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise and branch networks to support communication between computers, wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance devices while providing PoE power to connected equipment. Commonly deployed in small office networks, retail environments, educational facilities, and commercial workspaces where compact switching hardware supports reliable network connectivity and device power distribution. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators install this switch to support network modernization, localized access layer expansion, and replacement of aging compact network switches.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX Series
• Total Ports: 8
• Ethernet Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af PoE
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 124 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 20 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 14.88 Mpps
• Management Type: Layer 2 Managed Switch
• Network Features: VLAN, QoS, SNMP, IPv4/IPv6 management, security features
• Mounting Type: Desktop, wall mount, or rack mount
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply
• Cooling: Fanless design
• Enclosure: Compact enterprise-grade metal chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9200CX-8P-2X-A Managed Ethernet Switch
• Cisco WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Managed Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C1000-8P-2G-L Managed Ethernet Switch