🌐 Network Connectivity

• Main Ports: 24 auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto-negotiation and auto-MDIX
• Uplinks: 4 SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) 1 Gigabit ports for fiber optic connections
• Compatibility: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z for maximum interoperability
• Jumbo Frames: Support up to 9198 bytes for optimized performance
• MAC Addresses: Table of 16,000 MAC addresses

🛡️ Security and Management

• Authentication: IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos support
• Advanced Security: Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
• ACL Lists: IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs for granular access control (600 security ACEs, 500 QoS ACEs)
• VLANs: Support for 1023 active VLANs with VTP, Private VLAN, Voice VLAN
• Cisco TrustSec: Security group-based segmentation (SXP)
• Encryption: SSH, SNMPv3 for secure administration

🚀 Routing and Protocols

• IP Routing: Static routing, RIPv1/v2, OSPF for Routed Access
• IPv6: Full IPv6 support with hardware OSPFv3 routing, 2000 direct routes
• Multicast: IGMP v1/v2/v3 Snooping, PIM (SM, DM, SSM), 1000 multicast groups
• Spanning Tree: IEEE 802.1s MSTP, 802.1w RSTP, PVRST+, BPDU Guard and Root Guard protections
• Link Aggregation: LACP (802.3ad), Cisco PAgP, up to 48 EtherChannel groups

⚙️ Quality of Service (QoS)

• Queues: 8 output queues per port with strict priority
• Classification: 802.1p CoS, DSCP, advanced marking and reclassification
• Policies: Up to 256 policers per port, flow-based rate limiting
• Scheduling: Shaped Round Robin (SRR), Weighted Tail Drop (WTD)
• Auto-QoS: Automatic configuration for voice, video, and data optimization

📊 Monitoring and Management

• Management Interfaces: CLI (RJ-45 Console, USB Type-B), Web Interface, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• NetFlow: Flexible NetFlow and NetFlow Lite for application visibility (8000 hardware entries)
• RMON: 4 RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, events)
• SPAN: Local SPAN and RSPAN for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Syslog: Centralized event logging
• Compatible with: Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Network Plug and Play

🔋 Power and Environment

• Power Supply: Fixed internal unit 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz auto-sensing
• Redundancy Option: Compatible with Cisco RPS 2300 (Redundant Power System)
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to +45°C (up to 1500m altitude)
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing
• Energy Efficiency: IEEE 802.3az EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet), hibernation mode
• Certifications: CE, FCC, UL, cUL, RoHS compliance

📌 Cisco Reference: WS-C2960X-24TS-L

📌 Hardware Version: V03

📌 EAN Code: 0882658554391

📌 Country of Manufacture: Made in China for Cisco Systems USA

📌 Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series

✅ Condition: Used - Tested and verified by our certified technicians

✅ Functionality: 100% operational – All ports tested and validated

✅ Cosmetic: Normal signs of use consistent with professional used equipment

✅ Authenticity: Original authentic Cisco Systems hardware

⚠️ Software Disclaimer:

The switch comes with its Cisco IOS operating system preinstalled. We do not provide technical support for hardware configuration or setup. The user is responsible for configuring and managing the switch according to their specific needs.

For any technical assistance, please refer to the official Cisco documentation or contact Cisco technical support directly.

• ✅ 1× Cisco Catalyst 2960-X WS-C2960X-24TS-L V03 switch
• ✅ 1× 19-inch rack mounting bracket with screws
• ✅ 1× EU compatible power cable

ℹ️ No Ethernet network cable, SFP module, or other accessories are included unless otherwise stated in the listing.

🔌 Does this Cisco Catalyst 2960-X switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

No, the WS-C2960X-24TS-L model does not have PoE or PoE+ functionality. This Gigabit Ethernet network switch is designed for deployments where PoE power is not required. If you need a switch with PoE to power IP phones, IP cameras, or WiFi access points, we recommend the WS-C2960X-24PS-L or WS-C2960X-24PD-L models from the same Catalyst 2960-X range, which offer 370W PoE+ budget respectively.

🔗 Can I stack multiple Catalyst 2960-X switches together to create a scalable network infrastructure?

Yes, this network switch supports Cisco’s FlexStack-Plus technology, allowing stacking of up to 8 Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-XR switches together with an 80 Gbps stack bandwidth. This stacking feature requires the separate purchase of optional FlexStack-Plus modules. Stacking enables simplified management with a single IP address, unified configuration, and cross-stack features like EtherChannel, thereby increasing availability and easing administration of your campus or datacenter network infrastructure.

🌐 What are the IP routing capabilities of this manageable Cisco switch?

The WS-C2960X-24TS-L with Cisco IOS LAN Base provides advanced IP routing features including static routing, RIPv1/v2, and OSPF for Routed Access. It supports up to 2000 direct IPv4 routes, 1000 indirect routes, and also includes full IPv6 support with OSPFv3 and 2000 IPv6 routes. These Layer 3 routing capabilities make it an excellent choice for enterprise networks requiring intelligent VLAN segmentation, efficient inter-VLAN routing, and a modern hierarchical network architecture with fast convergence.

🛡️ What network security features does this Cisco switch offer to protect my infrastructure?

This professional Catalyst 2960-X switch integrates a comprehensive suite of enterprise security features: 802.1X authentication with RADIUS/TACACS+, Port Security to control MAC access, DHCP Snooping against rogue DHCP servers, Dynamic ARP Inspection to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks, IP Source Guard, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs with 600 security ACEs, private VLANs for isolation, Cisco TrustSec with SXP, as well as secure protocols SSH and SNMPv3 for encrypted administration. These multilayer protection mechanisms effectively secure your LAN against internal and external threats.

📊 How can I manage and monitor this Gigabit Ethernet network switch?

The switch offers several management and monitoring options: CLI interface via RJ-45 or USB console, intuitive graphical Web interface via Cisco Configuration Professional, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 protocol for integration with network supervision systems, Flexible NetFlow and NetFlow Lite support for detailed application visibility with flow analysis exportable to external collectors, built-in RMON agent, local and remote SPAN for packet capture and traffic analysis, as well as compatibility with professional solutions like Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, and Network Plug and Play for automated deployment and centralized management of large equipment fleets.

🔧 Do all SFP ports support all optical modules on the market for fiber connections?

The 4 SFP ports on the WS-C2960X-24TS-L are designed to operate optimally with Cisco-certified 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX/LH SFP modules and other optical transceivers. Although some third-party compatible SFP modules may work, we strongly recommend using original Cisco SFP modules to ensure full compatibility, long-term reliability, official technical support, and compliance with specifications. These fiber uplink ports enable long-distance backbone connections, inter-building network aggregation, or connection to core equipment in distributed enterprise network architectures.

⚡ What is the typical power consumption of this professional network switch?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L consumes about 30W during typical operation with all ports active. This moderate power consumption makes it a particularly energy-efficient network device thanks to integrated energy-saving technologies: IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) which reduces consumption during low traffic periods, programmable Switch Hibernation Mode for automatic standby outside business hours, and Cisco EnergyWise support for intelligent energy management. These green IT features reduce operational costs and carbon footprint while maintaining professional network performance.

🎯 For what types of environments and uses is this Catalyst switch recommended?

This manageable Gigabit Ethernet switch is ideal for SME/SMI business networks, bank or commercial branches, educational institutions (schools, universities), hotels and hospitality, coworking spaces, medical offices and clinics, and professional offices requiring reliable high-performance connectivity. With its 24 Gigabit ports and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, it is perfectly suited as an access or distribution switch in a hierarchical network architecture, offering QoS for VoIP and video, VLANs for departmental segmentation, enhanced security, and professional manageability at an excellent value for professional LAN network infrastructures supporting 20 to 100 users.

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