Cisco WS-C2960S-48FPD-L Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960S-48FPD-L is a 48-port PoE+ Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series, designed for enterprise access-layer deployments. It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ ports with two 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-density campus connectivity, and supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ with a total PoE budget up to 740 W to power wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance devices. With a switching capacity of up to 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 77.4 Mpps, it delivers stable performance in busy network segments while enabling VLAN tagging via IEEE 802.1Q and centralized management through CLI, SNMP, and Cisco management tools. Security features include 802.1X authentication, port security, and access control lists, helping protect campus networks and branch offices. The unit uses an internal AC power supply and is rack-mountable, making it a suitable option for corporate offices, campuses, healthcare facilities, and government buildings that require reliable, scalable Layer 2 switching with centralized administration. Common replacements include Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E and WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I, reflecting its role in expanding or upgrading legacy Catalyst infrastructures.