Cisco WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960CX-8TC-L is a fanless, eight-port, managed Catalyst Compact Switch in the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX family, designed for space-constrained enterprise and industrial networks. It provides eight Gigabit Ethernet ports plus additional Gigabit uplink interfaces and supports Layer 2 managed switching with secure network management, making it suitable for LAN expansion, branch deployments, or upgrades where compact size matters. Management is via CLI, SNMP, and web-based interfaces, enabling centralized configuration and monitoring. The unit's fanless, compact design supports desktop, wall mount, or rack mount installations, and it is intended for use in enterprise and industrial network infrastructures. Part of Cisco's Catalyst 2960-CX series, this model emphasizes reliable, secure Layer 2 switching with straightforward management in constrained spaces. Common replacements include Cisco C1000-8T-2G-L. Typical deployments include office networks, branch offices, retail locations, and industrial control environments where space is limited but full enterprise switching functionality and network security features are required.