About Cisco C2960S-F 48LPS-L Switch

The Cisco C2960S-F 48LPS-L is a fully managed 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support, designed for enterprise networks, campuses, and medium-to-large business deployments. It provides high-speed connectivity while powering network devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras directly over Ethernet, simplifying cabling and deployment.

Part of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S series, this switch delivers advanced Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, energy-efficient design, and enterprise-grade reliability. Its 1U rack-mountable chassis is ideal for wiring closets or data center racks.

The C2960S-F 48LPS-L is ideal for enterprise access layers, small campus aggregation, and high-density PoE deployments, 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+ (up to 740 W total PoE budget)

• Ideal for IP phones, APs, and 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 features

4. Energy-Efficient Design

• Cisco EnergyWise technology reduces power consumption

• Fanless in some models for quiet operation

5. Secure & Manageable

• ACLs, SNMP, SSH, RMON

• CLI and Web UI for management

• Cisco Network Assistant compatible

6. Ideal Applications

• Enterprise offices, campuses, hospitals, hotels

• VoIP, surveillance, and wireless network backhaul

• Medium-to-large business access layer