Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-24PD-L Gigabit PoE Switch 2960S-STACK VoIP WSC2960S24PDL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C2960S-24PD-L Catalyst Switch is a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for Cisco enterprise network infrastructures requiring reliable switching performance and integrated Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support. It features 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports capable of delivering both data connectivity and electrical power to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and IP surveillance cameras within business environments. Built on the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series platform, this switch supports advanced Layer 2 switching, network security features, and stackable architecture for scalable enterprise LAN deployments. Commonly installed in corporate offices, campus networks, retail locations, and enterprise access layer environments where stable switching and PoE-powered device connectivity are required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators deploy this switch for network expansion, VoIP infrastructure deployment, system upgrades, or replacement of legacy enterprise access switches.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C2960S-24PD-L switch is used in enterprise network environments to provide reliable Layer 2 switching and PoE+ power delivery for connected network devices. It is commonly deployed in corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail environments where organizations require stable wired connectivity and power support for network devices. Network administrators install this switch to support VoIP phone systems, wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while maintaining efficient data traffic management and secure communication across enterprise LAN infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C2960S-24PD-L
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series
• Total Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × SFP uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 370 W
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 41.7 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 switching
• Stacking Technology: Cisco FlexStack (2960S-STACK support)
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Cisco network management tools
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable (1U form factor)

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9200L-24P-4G-E Catalyst 9200L Switch
• Cisco C1000-24P-4G-L Catalyst 1000 Series Switch
• Cisco WS-C2960X-24PD-L Catalyst 2960-X Switch