🔌 What is PoE+ and what is its power on this Cisco Catalyst 2960S switch?

Power over Ethernet Plus allows you to power network devices directly via the Ethernet cable up to 30W per port. This model WS-C2960S-48FPS-L offers a total PoE power of 740W, sufficient to simultaneously power dozens of high-definition IP cameras, WiFi 6 access points, IP phones, or other PoE/PoE+ compatible devices without requiring separate mains power for each device.

🔗 How does the FlexStack system work to stack multiple Catalyst 2960S switches?

Cisco's FlexStack technology allows you to connect up to 8 Catalyst 2960S switches together via dedicated stack cables to create a single manageable logical unit. This stackable architecture provides network redundancy, simplifies centralized management, enhances network availability, and allows for flexible scalability of your infrastructure without complicating administration. FlexStack modules connect to the back of the switch.

📡 What are the 4 Gigabit SFP ports used for on this Cisco network switch?

The Gigabit SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports are uplink interfaces that allow the switch to connect to other network equipment via fiber optic over long distances or via copper SFP modules. They are perfect for interconnecting remote buildings, creating high-performance trunk links to a core network switch, or establishing redundant connections to ensure service continuity in critical professional environments.

⚙️ What advanced features does the IOS LAN Base system offer on the WS-C2960S-48FPS-L?

Cisco IOS LAN Base includes essential advanced Layer 2 features for enterprise networks: VLAN 802.1Q to segment the network, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP) to prevent loops, Link Aggregation to increase bandwidth, QoS to prioritize critical traffic, port security with 802.1X authentication, IGMP snooping to optimize multicast, and SNMP monitoring for centralized network supervision.

🏢 For what types of environments is this manageable Gigabit switch recommended?

The Catalyst 2960S-48FPS-L is ideal for SMEs, corporate offices, schools, hotels, retail, or data centers requiring dense Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet. Perfect for deploying IP surveillance systems, WiFi infrastructures, VoIP telephony, access control, or IoT. Its PoE capacity of 740W, high bandwidth, and managed features make it a reliable professional solution for demanding converged LAN networks.

🔄 Is the switch delivered with accessories and what is its power consumption?

The equipment is delivered ready to use with its power cable. No other accessories are included unless otherwise stated in the listing. Power consumption varies depending on the PoE load used. In maximum configuration with all active PoE ports, consumption can reach around 900W. The switch includes an optional redundant power supply to ensure maximum availability in critical environments requiring high availability.

💡 What is the difference between the WS-C2960S-48FPS-L and the WS-C2960S-48LPS-L?

The main difference lies in the total available PoE capacity. The 48FPS-L model (Full PoE) offers 740W of PoE power while the 48LPS-L model (Lite PoE) provides 370W. Therefore, the 48FPS-L can power more power-hungry devices simultaneously or distribute power across more active PoE ports. The other features remain the same: 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4 SFP, FlexStack compatible, and switching performance identical at 176 Gbps.