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Cisco Catalyst 2960X 24PD LAN Base Stackable Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L LAN Base stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch brings enterprise-grade PoE+ access to U.S. campus and branch environments—from hospital wings in Boston to retail pop-ups in Los Angeles.
This 1 RU rack-mountable switch delivers 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports with up to 370 W of IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power alongside 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks.
With 216 Gbps of switching capacity and wire-speed forwarding at 95.2 Mpps, it combines high performance with Cisco FlexStack-Plus stacking for up to eight units (80 Gbps stack bandwidth), enabling seamless growth in any American wiring closet.
Powered by Cisco IOS® LAN Base and fully manageable via CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Cisco Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center, it ensures secure, energy-efficient operations nationwide
Overview
Highlights
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Ports & Uplinks
24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 with PoE+ plus 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks for flexible copper access and high-speed fiber backhaul. -
Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
Up to 370 W total: 12 ports auto-provide 30 W each; all 24 ports support 15.4 W each for IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras. -
Stacking (FlexStack-Plus)
Stack up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps of dedicated stack bandwidth—ideal for multi-floor U.S. offices and campus deployments. -
High Performance
216 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 95.2 Mpps wire-speed forwarding keep mission-critical traffic flowing smoothly. -
Advanced Layer 2 Features
Broad support for IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, PAgP, IGMP/MLD snooping, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection for robust LAN segmentation and traffic optimization. -
Enterprise-Grade Security
MAC-based VLANs, 802.1X authentication, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, ACLs, Port Security, RADIUS/TACACS+, and SSH/SNMPv3 encryption safeguard networks and comply with U.S. regulatory requirements. -
Energy Efficiency
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet and Cisco EnergyWise™ support reduce power draw during low-traffic periods, helping U.S. organizations meet sustainability goals. -
Flexible Management
Manage via CLI, Web GUI (Cisco Configuration Professional), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Network Plug and Play, Cisco DNA Center, or Bluetooth-enabled over-the-air provisioning for rapid U.S. site deployments.
Recommended Accessories
Accessory | Category | Description |
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C2960X-STACK | FlexStack-Plus Module | Hot-swappable stacking module for up to 8 Catalyst 2960-X switches (80 Gbps) |
CAB-STK-E-0.5M | Stacking Cable | 0.5 m FlexStack-Plus stacking cable for back-panel module connections |
GLC-LH-SMD | SFP Transceiver | 1000BASE-LX/LH single-mode fiber, up to 10 km, DOM |
GLC-SX-MMD | SFP Transceiver | 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber, up to 550 m, DOM |
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | 6 ft RJ-45 to DB9F serial console cable for out-of-band CLI access |
CAB-CONSOLE-USB | Console Cable | 6 ft USB Type-A to Mini-B console cable for local management |
PWR-RPS2300 | Redundant Power System Option | Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 for AC failover and enhanced uptime |
RCKMNT-REC-2KX | Rack-Mount Kit | 1 RU recessed kit for standard 19″ racks |
Comparison with Similar Models
Feature | 2960X-24PD-L | 2960X-24TD-L | 2960X-24TS-L |
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Ports & Uplinks | 24 × 1 GbE PoE+ + 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ | 24 × 1 GbE + 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ | 24 × 1 GbE + 4 × 1 GbE SFP |
PoE Capability | 370 W total (12 × 30 W, 24 × 15.4 W) | None | None |
Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps full-duplex | 216 Gbps full-duplex | 216 Gbps full-duplex |
Forwarding Performance | 95.2 Mpps | 95.2 Mpps | 95.2 Mpps |
Stacking | Up to 8 units; 80 Gbps | Up to 8 units; 80 Gbps | Up to 8 units; 80 Gbps |
Ideal Use Case | PoE+ for VoIP, Wi-Fi APs, cameras in U.S. campuses | High-density copper access with 10 GbE uplinks | Campus LAN with fiber uplinks and legacy devices |
Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
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Product Code | WS-C2960X-24PD-L |
Enclosure | 1 RU rack-mountable |
Feature Set | Cisco IOS LAN Base |
Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ auto-sensing |
Uplinks | 2 × 10 Gbps SFP+ |
Available PoE Power | 370 W total (12 × 30 W/24 × 15.4 W) |
Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps full-duplex |
Forwarding Performance | 95.2 Mpps (64-byte L3 packets) |
MAC Address Table | 16 K entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,216 bytes |
CPU & Memory | APM86392 dual-core 600 MHz; 512 MB DRAM; 128 MB Flash |
Stacking | FlexStack-Plus (8 units, 80 Gbps) |
Console Ports | 1 × RJ-45; 1 × USB Type-B |
Management Interfaces | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Cisco Network Plug and Play, Cisco DNA Center, Bluetooth |
Power Supply | Internal 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; typical power < 50 W (excl. PoE) |
Power Redundancy | Optional PWR-RPS2300 support |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.5″ × 11.0″ × 1.75″ (44.5 × 27.9 × 4.45 cm) |
Weight | 12.7 lb (5.7 kg) |
MTBF | 325,780 hours |
Operating Temp. | 23 °F to 113 °F (–5 °C to 45 °C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Certifications & Compliance | FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A; UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1; VCCI Class A; CISPR 22/24; AS/NZS 60950-1; RoHS |
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