The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Base Series Switch is a fixed-configuration standalone intelligent Ethernet device that provides desktop Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and advanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks. This series of products supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or non-PoE configurations and provides advanced access control lists (ACLs) and enhanced security features.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Base series provides fixed‑configuration, stackable Ethernet switches with optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a range of security, QoS, and management features. Models include various port counts, PoE capabilities, and dual uplink options (copper or SFP). The series supports Cisco Network Assistant, CiscoWorks, and other management tools for easy deployment.
Key hardware specifications include a 16‑32 Gbps switching matrix, up to 64 MB DRAM, 32 MB flash, and support for jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes. The switches operate in temperatures from –5 °C to +45 °C, offer fanless designs with noise as low as 0 dB, and can be powered by internal supplies or Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 for high availability. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM, 32 MB flash |
|---|---|
| Maximum MTU | 9000 bytes (jumbo frames) |
| Power input range | 100 V – 240 V AC |
| Noise level (fanless models) | 0 dB |
The Catalyst 2960‑24PC‑L provides 24 Ethernet ports with PoE capability.
Each PoE port can deliver up to 15.4 W of power.
The switches support the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300, providing up to 2300 W of backup power.
Fanless models operate at 0 dB noise level.