Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPS-L Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is a 48-port PoE+ managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campus networks and branch-office deployments. It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports plus 4 × 1 Gigabit SFP uplinks, with a total PoE budget of up to 740 W to power wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras. With a switching capacity of up to 216 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 107.1 Mpps, it supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and centralized management through CLI, SNMP, and Cisco management tools, running the LAN Base feature set and enabling scalable deployments with Cisco FlexStack-Plus stacking. Security features include 802.1X authentication, access control lists, and port security, while the internal AC power supply and rack-mountable chassis arrangement suit enterprise rack rooms. Commonly deployed in corporate offices, universities, healthcare facilities, and government buildings, this switch enables VLAN segmentation and efficient inter-VLAN communication for connecting wireless access points, VoIP phones, and surveillance devices, making it a reliable option for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacing legacy Catalyst platforms.