Description:

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-48TD-L 48-Port Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide managed Layer 2 switching with Gigabit Ethernet access ports and high-speed 10 Gigabit uplink connectivity. Commonly installed in corporate networks, campus environments, data center access layers, and branch office network cabinets where reliable switching is required to support computers, IP phones, wireless access points, and other network devices. Network administrators and IT infrastructure teams use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of aging access-layer switches to maintain stable and scalable network connectivity.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C2960S-48TD-L switch is designed for enterprise access-layer networking where multiple Gigabit Ethernet connections and high-speed uplinks are required to support growing network traffic. It is widely used in office buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and commercial environments where network devices must be connected to centralized switching infrastructure. The switch supports advanced network management, VLAN segmentation, and stacking capabilities, allowing organizations to efficiently manage network traffic and maintain reliable connectivity across large distributed network environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C2960S-48TD-L
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S
• Total Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Port Type: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
• Stacking Ports: Cisco FlexStack stacking support
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 77.4 Mpps
• Network Layer Support: Layer 2 switching
• Operating System: Cisco IOS LAN Base
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable (1U)
• Power Supply: Internal power supply
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to 45 °C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48TD-L Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4X-E Switch
• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48TS-S Switch