About Cisco C2960S-48FPS-L Switch

The Cisco C2960S-48FPS-L is a fully managed 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support, designed for enterprise networks, campus deployments, and medium-to-large business environments. It delivers high-speed connectivity and PoE power to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras, simplifying network setup and reducing cabling requirements.

Part of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S series, this switch provides advanced Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, energy-efficient operation, and enterprise-grade reliability. Its 1U rack-mountable chassis ensures easy integration into wiring closets and server racks.

The C2960S-48FPS-L is ideal for enterprise access layers, small campus aggregation, VoIP deployments, and high-density PoE applications, offering flexibility, scalability, and secure network performance.

Key Highlights

1. High-Density PoE+ Connectivity

• 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports

• All ports support PoE+ with a total PoE budget of 740 W

• Powers IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras

2. Flexible Uplinks

• 4 1G SFP fiber uplink ports for backbone connectivity

3. Advanced Layer 2 & Layer 3 Features

• VLAN tagging (802.1Q), STP/RSTP/MSTP

• Link Aggregation (LACP)

• Static routing and basic Layer 3 capabilities

4. Energy-Efficient Design

• Cisco EnergyWise technology reduces power consumption

• Quiet fan operation for office environments

5. Secure & Manageable

• ACLs, SNMP, SSH, RMON monitoring

• CLI and Web UI for easy management

• Compatible with Cisco Network Assistant

6. Ideal Applications

• Enterprise offices, campuses, hospitals, and hotels

• VoIP, IP surveillance, and wireless network backhaul

• Medium-to-large business access layer deployments