WS-C2960S-24PD-L Switch Cisco Catalyst 2960S

If you are looking for a reliable and versatile switch for your network, the WS-C2960S-24PD-L from Cisco is worth considering.

This switch offers 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports as well as two 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for high-speed connectivity. The 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) feature with a total power budget of 370 can deliver up to 30W of power per port to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points and IP cameras.

It is worth noting that 1G inserts can also be installed in the uplink ports. It also supports Cisco FlexStack technology, which allows up to four switches to be stacked, managed as a single unit and exchange data at 20Gbps. This reduces complexity and improves performance and availability.

It is ideal for any business whether small or medium sized, branch offices or campus networks that need a scalable and secure solution for their data and voice applications.

Cisco IOS L2 LAN Base layer software is installed on the switch. It offers many features, including.

• VLANs (virtual local area networks), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) for network segmentation and redundancy.
• Provides QoS features such as traffic prioritisation based on various criteria, enabling efficient handling of critical data such as voice or video.
• Offers features such as access control lists (ACLs), DHCP snooping, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) authentication and IP Source Guard to enhance network security.
• It uses Cisco's Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology, which optimises power consumption by dynamically adjusting power levels based on link usage.
• The switch supports a variety of management options, including a web-based GUI, command-line interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

The switch also has a USB interface for management and file transfer, and 64MB of flash memory for storing configuration files and software images.