Cisco WS-C2960S-48TD-L Layer 2 Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C2960S-48TD-L is a fixed, 48‑port managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access‑layer deployments. It provides 48 × Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000) and 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, with Cisco FlexStack stacking support for scalable growth. With a switching capacity of up to 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 77.4 Mpps, it handles enterprise traffic while running Cisco IOS LAN Base for features like VLAN segmentation and advanced network management. Management is via CLI, SNMP, and Web‑based interfaces, and the unit is rack‑mountable in 1U with an internal power supply and an operating range of 0 °C to 45 °C. Common deployments include corporate networks, campuses, data center access layers, and branch office cabinets where reliable Layer 2 switching is required to connect computers, IP phones, wireless access points, and other endpoints. For upgrade paths in some environments, consider WS-C2960X-48TD-L or WS-C3650-48TS-S.