Cisco WS-C2960C-12PC-L Managed PoE Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960C-12PC-L Compact Managed Ethernet Switch is a Layer 2 switching solution with Power over Ethernet designed for space‑constrained enterprise edge deployments, making it well suited for offices, classrooms, and retail environments. It provides 12 Fast Ethernet (10/100) PoE ports and 2 dual‑purpose uplink ports (RJ45 or SFP), with IEEE 802.3af PoE up to 124 W, a switching capacity of 4.4 Gbps, and a forwarding rate of 3.2 Mpps, enabling reliable connections for IP phones, wireless access points, network cameras, and desktop workstations. Operating on Cisco IOS LAN Base, it features a compact desktop or wall‑mountable form factor and is commonly used to replace legacy compact switches in branch offices and other edge locations; common replacements include Cisco C9200L-24P-4G.