📞 IP Telephony: Power your Cisco or compatible VoIP phones directly via PoE

📹 IP Video Surveillance: Simplified deployment of IP cameras without separate power supply

📡 Wi-Fi Access Points: Installation of Cisco Aironet or other brand wireless access points

🏢 Remote Offices: Network infrastructure for branches and decentralized sites

🏬 Retail: Reliable connectivity for point-of-sale terminals and cash systems

🏗️ Smart Buildings: Access control, IP intercom, physical security

✔️ Professional Warranty: 30 days satisfaction or refund

✔️ Tested Product: Each switch is thoroughly checked before shipping

✔️ Secure Shipping: Professional packaging with carrier tracking number

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✔️ Stock in France: Fast shipping from our warehouses

📌 Software Disclaimer: The equipment is supplied with the Cisco IOS operating system installed. We do not provide technical support for software configuration, setup, or updates. Use and configuration are the buyer's responsibility.

📌 Technical support: We do not offer post-sale technical support regarding installation, programming, or troubleshooting of the switch. For any advanced technical questions, please consult the official Cisco documentation or contact a qualified network technician.

📌 Used equipment: This product is sold as used. It has been tested and is fully functional. Cosmetic wear marks may be present (light scratches, marks) but do not affect the switch’s performance.

🔸 What is the difference between the WS-C2960-24PC-S and the WS-C2960-24TC-S?

The 24PC-S model features Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all 24 ports with a total budget of 340W, allowing you to power IP phones, network cameras, and Wi-Fi access points. The 24TC-S model does not have PoE and is only suitable for self-powered devices. Our 24PC-S model is therefore much more versatile for modern VoIP, IP video surveillance, and wireless network infrastructures.

🔸 Can I connect this Cisco switch to my existing network with other brands?

Absolutely! The Catalyst 2960-24PC-S is compatible with all standard network equipment (routers, switches, servers, PCs) thanks to the universal IEEE 802.3 protocols. You can integrate it into a mixed Cisco, HP, Dell, Netgear, D-Link, or any other brand infrastructure. The Gigabit uplink and SFP ports allow flexible interconnection with your existing backbone equipment.

🔸 Is the switch delivered with Ethernet network cables?

No, RJ45 Ethernet cables are not included in this listing. Only the switch, power cable, and rack mounting bracket are provided. You will need to supply your own Cat5e or Cat6 network cables according to your cabling needs. For PoE, Cat5e cables minimum are recommended to ensure optimal power transmission.

🔸 How to configure the switch and manage VLANs?

The WS-C2960-24PC-S is configured via the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) accessible through the console port or SSH, or via the HTTP web interface. To create and manage up to 255 VLANs, segment your network by department, secure traffic, and optimize performance, knowledge of Cisco IOS commands is required. Catalyst 2960 configuration guides are available on the Cisco support site. We do not provide technical support for setup.

🔸 What PoE devices can I power with this switch?

With its 24 IEEE 802.3af PoE ports delivering 15.4W per port (340W total), this switch powers Cisco, Yealink, Grandstream, Polycom IP phones, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Vivotek IP surveillance cameras, Cisco Aironet, Ubiquiti UniFi, TP-Link EAP Wi-Fi access points, IP intercom systems, network access controllers, and any device compliant with the 802.3af PoE standard. Note: PoE+ 802.3at devices requiring more than 15.4W will not be fully powered.

🔸 Does the switch support inter-VLAN routing or only Layer 2 switching?

The Catalyst 2960-24PC-S is a Layer 2 switch (OSI layer 2) with LAN Lite software suite. It provides intelligent Ethernet switching, VLANs, Spanning Tree, QoS, and port security but does not perform inter-VLAN IP routing. To route between VLANs, you will need to use an external router or a Cisco Layer 3 switch (Catalyst 3560, 3750, 9300) connected via uplink. This setup remains ideal for access networks requiring VLAN segmentation and PoE.

🔸 Can I stack multiple Catalyst 2960 switches together?

The WS-C2960-24PC-S model with LAN Lite does not support physical stacking via dedicated cables like the Catalyst 3750 or 9300 series. However, you can interconnect multiple 2960 switches via Gigabit uplink or SFP ports and manage them individually or through protocols like SNMP for centralized administration. For high-density stacking needs with unified management, consider stackable Catalyst series or modular chassis.

🔸 What is the maximum power consumption of the switch?

The maximum power consumption is 433W when all PoE ports are used at full load (340W for PoE + the switch’s own consumption). Under normal operation without PoE or with partial load, consumption will be significantly lower. The internal 100-240V AC auto-adaptive power supply is suitable for installation in France, Europe, and internationally. The switch includes regulated fans for efficient cooling with a noise level of about 48 dB.