Cisco WS-C2960-24TC-S Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960-24TC-S is a Catalyst 2960 Series, 24-port, managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access-layer deployments. It provides 24 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports for desktop and device connectivity, plus 2 × Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports (RJ45 or SFP combo) to aggregate to core networks. With a switching capacity of up to 16 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 6.5 Mpps, it handles typical office traffic with predictable performance. The LAN Lite software feature set supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, while security features include 802.1X authentication, port security, and access control lists; management is via CLI, SNMP, and Cisco network management tools. This rack-mountable switch runs on an internal AC power supply and is commonly deployed in offices, educational campuses, branch closets, and small business environments to connect workstations, printers, servers, and wireless access points, enabling VLAN-based segmentation and centralized management of access-layer networks.