Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L 48-Ports Ethernet Catalyst 2960-X Network Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS‑C2960X‑48FPD‑L is a 1RU LAN Base switch designed for high‑density access layer deployments. It features 48 10/100/1000BASE‑T ports with PoE+ plus 2 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, delivering a PoE power budget of 740 W, allowing 30W for 24 ports or 15.4 W for all 48 ports. With a switching capacity of 216 Gbps and forwarding performance around 130.9 million packets per second, it supports up to 8 units in a stack with 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Featuring 512MB DRAM, 128MB flash, flexible management, and robust Layer 2+ features, it’s built for enterprise edge and mid‑sized campus networks.

Key Features

• Port & Uplink Setup: 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports plus 2 x 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks for uplink scalability.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+): Support for 740W budget enables full or partial port power allocation as needed.
• Performance & Switching Capacity: 216 Gbps switching bandwidth, ~130.9 Mpps forwarding, suitable for high‑traffic access scenarios.
• Stacking & Scalability: Up to 8 switches can stack using FlexStack Plus, yielding up to 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth.
• Memory & Physical Specs: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash; rack‑mountable 1U footprint; dimensions approx. 44.5 × 36.8 × 4.5 cm and weight ~5.8 kg.

The WS‑C2960X‑48FPD‑L blends high port density, strong PoE+ capability, and stacking potential, making it an excellent access‑layer switch for environments that need reliable power, bandwidth, and resilience in a 1RU platform.