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Cisco Catalyst 2960X 48TD-L Stackable Layer 2 Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L LAN Base stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch delivers enterprise-class access for U.S. campus and branch environments—from New York City data closets to Silicon Valley innovation labs.
This 1 RU rack-mountable switch features 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports plus 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks, offering up to 216 Gbps of full-duplex switching bandwidth and 108 Gbps of forwarding capacity.
It supports FlexStack-Plus stacking of up to eight units for an aggregate 80 Gbps of inter-switch throughput, enabling seamless network growth in any American office or retail deployment.
Engineered for operational simplicity with the LAN Base feature set, it combines robust security, Energy-Efficient Ethernet, and flexible management—whether via CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco DNA Center, or Bluetooth over-the-air setup
Overview
Core Highlights
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Ports & Uplinks
48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 + 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ for high-density copper access and fiber backhaul. -
FlexStack-Plus Stacking
Stack up to eight switches with 80 Gbps of dedicated stacking bandwidth—ideal for multi-floor U.S. branch offices and campus networks. -
High Performance
216 Gbps switching capacity with wire-speed forwarding of 108 Gbps to keep mission-critical traffic flowing smoothly. -
Advanced Layer 2 Features
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP link aggregation, IGMP snooping, port-based QoS and traffic policing for optimized LAN performance. -
Enterprise-Grade Security
ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+—built to meet stringent corporate and regulatory requirements. -
Energy Efficiency & Quiet Operation
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet with typical power consumption of 47.8 W and variable-speed fans measured at 42 dB(A) in typical U.S. office ambient. -
Flexible Management
Manage via CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco DNA Center integration, or Bluetooth-enabled over-the-air provisioning.
Recommended Accessories
Accessory | Category | Description |
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C2960X-STACK | FlexStack-Plus Stacking Module | Provides up to 80 Gbps bidirectional stack bandwidth for up to eight Catalyst 2960-X switches |
CAB-STK-E-0.5M | Stacking Cable | 0.5 m Cisco FlexStack-Plus stacking cable for back-panel FlexStack module connection |
GLC-LH-SMD | SFP Transceiver | 1000BASE-LX/LH single-mode fiber SFP transceiver, up to 10 km, DOM support |
GLC-SX-MMD | SFP Transceiver | 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber SFP transceiver, up to 550 m, DOM support |
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for CLI access |
CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for out-of-band management |
PWR-RPS2300 | Redundant Power Supply Option | Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 support for redundant AC power failover |
Comparison with Similar Models
Feature | 2960X-48TD-L | 2960X-48TS-L | 2960X-48FPD-L |
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Ports & Uplinks | 48 × 1 GbE + 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ | 48 × 1 GbE + 4 × 1 GbE SFP | 48 × 1 GbE + 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ |
PoE Capability | None | None | Up to 740 W total PoE+ budget |
Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps | 216 Gbps | 216 Gbps |
Forwarding Bandwidth | 108 Gbps | 108 Gbps | 108 Gbps |
Fan & Noise | Variable-speed fans; 42 dB(A) | Variable-speed fans; 42 dB(A) | Fan-cooled; 39 dB(A) |
Power Consumption | ~47.8 W | ~49 W | ~890 W (including PoE) |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.5″ × 11.0″ × 1.75″ | 17.5″ × 11.0″ × 1.75″ | 17.5″ × 14.5″ × 1.75″ |
Ideal Use Case | High-density copper access with 10 GbE uplinks in noise-sensitive branches | Copper access with fiber uplinks for campus LANs | PoE+-powered deployments (VoIP phones, Wi-Fi APs) in U.S. offices |
Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
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Product Code | WS-C2960X-48TD-L |
Enclosure Type | 1 RU rack-mountable |
Feature Set | LAN Base |
Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 auto-sensing |
Uplink Interfaces | 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ |
Maximum Stacking | 8 units; 80 Gbps stack bandwidth |
Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps full-duplex |
Forwarding Bandwidth | 108 Gbps |
MAC Address Table | 16 K entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,216 bytes |
DRAM / Flash Memory | 512 MB DRAM; 128 MB Flash |
CPU | APM86392 dual-core 600 MHz |
Management Interfaces | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco DNA Center, Bluetooth |
Console Ports | 1 × RJ-45 serial; 1 × USB Type-B |
Power Supply | Internal 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
Power Consumption | Typical 47.8 W |
Acoustic Noise | 42 dB(A) typical |
Operating Temperature | 23 °F to 113 °F (–5 °C to 45 °C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
MTBF | 445,460 hours |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.5″ × 11.0″ × 1.75″ (44.5 × 27.9 × 4.5 cm) |
Weight | 9.6 lb (4.3 kg) |
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