Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960CX-8TC-L 8-Port Gigabit Switch WSC2960CX8TCL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Catalyst Compact Switch is a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable network connectivity for enterprise and industrial environments with limited space requirements. Featuring eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and compact fanless design, this switch delivers secure Layer 2 switching and advanced network management capabilities for modern LAN infrastructures. Network engineers, system integrators, and IT maintenance teams use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, branch deployments, and replacement of existing compact switching platforms in enterprise networks.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8TC-L switch is widely used in enterprise and branch networking environments where compact, reliable switching is required. Typical installations include office networks, retail locations, industrial control environments, and branch office LAN deployments where limited space and quiet operation are important while maintaining full enterprise switching functionality and network security features.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: WS-C2960CX-8TC-L
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX
• Product Type: Managed compact Ethernet switch
• Total Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Uplink Ports: Additional Gigabit uplink interfaces
• Switching Features: Layer 2 managed switching
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, and web-based management
• Cooling: Fanless compact design
• Mounting Type: Desktop, wall mount, or rack mount
• Operating Environment: Enterprise and industrial network infrastructure

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C1000-8T-2G-L
• Cisco CBS250-8T-D
• Aruba 2530-8G Switch