The Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are ideal for the replacement of the existing Cisco Catalyst Switches, especially Cisco Catalyst 2960-C/SF/S/Plus Series LAN Lite models. You can upgrade these Fast Ethernet switches to Gigabit Ethernet switches without impairing their functions.
Cisco Catalyst 2960/2960-SF/2960-S Series Transition Guide
Table 1. Migration to Catalyst 2960-L
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches-Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are entry-level, fixed-configuration, Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 access for branch offices, conventional workspaces, and out-of-wiring closet applications.
■ Highlights
1.6, 24, or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with line-rate forwarding.
2.2- or 4 Gigabit Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks.
3.power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support with up to 370W of power budget.
4.Fanless operation and operational temperature up to 55°C for deployment outside the wiring closet.
5.Higher mean time between failure (MTBF), because they have no moving mechanical parts.
6.Less than 11.5-inch depth fit in use cases with space limitation.
7.Reduced power consumption and advanced energy management features.
8.RJ45 and USB console access for simplified operations.
9.Intuitive web user interface for easy deployment and management.
10.Cisco IOSR Software features.
11.Enhanced limited lifetime warranty offering next-business-day hardware replacement.
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Table 2. Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF/2960-Plus Series*1
Table 3. Comparison of Main Features: 2960-Plus vs. 2960-SF vs. 2960-S vs. 2960-X
Table 4. Cisco Catalyst 2960-S/2960-X Series*1
More info about Cisco FlexStack Plus module
When equipped with the optional Cisco FlexStack Plus Module (C2960X-STACK), the LAN Base/IP Lite models of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series support connection of up to eight switches in a stack at 80 Gbps.
Table 5. Combined Stacks (Cisco FlexStack & Cisco FlexStack-Plus) Compatibility List
Cisco FlexStack Plus is backward-compatible with Cisco FlexStack. Up to four switches can be connected in a stack at 40 Gbps when (and only when) the LAN-Base model of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series is combined with the LAN Base model of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF/S Series.
Table 6. Cisco FlexStack Plus Module
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*2 Stacking is not supported.
*3 LAN Lite/LAN Base models are not supported.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series-Highlights
Stackable L2/L3 fixed-configuration switches equipped Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports. A flexible and redundant power supply configuration is achieved via a stack function and mounting of multiple power supply modules or a redundant power supply system.
■ Highlights
1.Equipped with Cisco IOS Universal Image (Supports LAN Lite/LAN Base/IP Lite)
2.Supports Layer 3 functions including HSRP and VRRP (IP Lite model)
3.Equipped with PoE+ power supplying downlink ports (PSE model)
4.Equipped with full PoE powering power supply (WS-C2960X-48FPS-L/WS-C2960X-48FPD-L/WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I/WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I)
5.Supports multiple Power Supply Modules (IP Lite model)
6.Supports Cisco FlexStack Plus (LAN Base/IP Lite models)
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