C1-C2960X-48LPS-L Cisco ONE Catalyst 2960-X Managed Switch - 48 PoE+ Ethernet Ports & 4 Gigabit SFP Ports

Product Overview

The Cisco C1-C2960X-48LPS-L ONE Catalyst 2960-X is a high-performance managed Ethernet switch designed for modern enterprise networks. It delivers reliable connectivity, advanced Layer 2 switching, and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to support IP phones, wireless access points, and other network devices efficiently.

General Specifications

Manufacturer & Series Details

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Line: Catalyst
• Series: 2960-X
• Model Number: C1-C2960X-48LPS-L
• Device Type: Managed Ethernet Switch

Port Configuration & Interfaces

Network Port Capacity

• 48 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for high-speed wired connections
• Optimized for enterprise-grade access layer deployments

Uplink & Expansion Interfaces

• 4 Gigabit SFP uplink slots for fiber connectivity
• Uplink port support for seamless network expansion
• Fixed configuration design (non-modular)

Media Support & Performance

Supported Media Types

• Twisted Pair copper cabling
• Optical fiber connections via SFP modules

Ethernet & Network Standards

• Gigabit Ethernet technology
• 10/100/1000Base-T for copper links
• 1000Base-X for fiber-based networking

Expansion Slot Information

SFP Slot Details

• Total expansion slots: 4
• Slot type: Gigabit SFP
• Ideal for long-distance and high-speed uplinks

Networking & Communication Features

Switching Capabilities

• Layer 2 switching support
• Efficient traffic management for enterprise networks
• Reliable performance for access-layer applications

Power & Reliability

Power Supply Details

• Integrated power supply unit
• PoE+ support to power connected devices

Redundancy & Availability

• Redundant power supply support for enhanced uptime
• Designed for mission-critical business environments

Core Architecture and Performance Specifications

At its heart, the Catalyst 2960-X is built for performance and longevity. It leverages Cisco's proven ASIC technology to deliver wire-rate switching across all ports, ensuring no internal bottlenecks for data, voice, and video traffic.

Port Configuration and Uplink Flexibility

The "48LPS-L" designation is key to understanding this switch's capabilities: 48 LAN ports, all with PoE+ and Service support, in a Long-Depth chassis. The four built-in Gigabit SFP ports provide fiber or copper uplink options, enabling connections over longer distances or to higher-tier switches at 1 Gbps speeds.

Power over Ethernet (PoE+) Capabilities

The integrated PoE+ functionality is a defining feature. The switch can deliver up to 30 watts per port (802.3at), supporting the most power-hungry devices. With a robust power supply, it maximizes the number of connected PoE devices, future-proofing your deployment.

Switching Capacity and Forwarding Rates

With a high backplane switching capacity and a packet forwarding rate of over 100 Mpps, the 2960-X ensures non-blocking performance for all port combinations, even under heavy, concurrent load from all connected devices and uplinks.

Advanced Features and Managed Intelligence

As a fully managed switch, the C1-C2960X-48LPS-L provides comprehensive control, visibility, and security for your network access layer, far beyond the capabilities of unmanaged or smart switches.

Security and Network Policy Enforcement

Protecting network assets starts at the access port. This switch offers a suite of security features to prevent unauthorized access and contain threats.

Port Security and Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Implement strict policies with features like 802.1X port-based authentication, MACsec encryption (up to 128-bit), and dynamic ARP inspection. Use ingress/egress ACLs to control traffic flow with precision, enhancing network segmentation and compliance.

Cisco TrustSec and Software-Defined Access (SDA) Ready

The switch is capable of supporting Cisco TrustSec technology, which uses security group tags (SGTs) to classify traffic and enforce policies based on user identity and device type, not just IP address. This makes it a strategic component for evolving toward an intent-based network.

Quality of Service (QoS) for Optimized Application Delivery

Ensure critical applications like voice and video have the priority and bandwidth they need. The switch supports advanced classification, marking, policing, and scheduling based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 parameters, guaranteeing predictable performance for business applications.

Resiliency and High Availability Features

Network uptime is paramount. The 2960-X offers several features to enhance resilience, from the device level to the network level.

StackWise Virtual Technology

This is a transformative feature for the series. It allows you to logically combine up to two physical Catalyst 2960-X switches into a single, unified management entity—a StackWise Virtual stack. This creates a highly available system with a single control plane, simplified management, and cross-stack EtherChannel for improved resiliency and loop-free topologies.

Fast Layer 3 Convergence and Uplink Redundancy

With support for routing protocols like static routing and RIP, the switch can perform inter-VLAN routing. Features like FlexLinks provide sub-second failover for uplinks, while optional redundant power supplies can be added for further hardware resilience.

Deployment Versatility and Use Case Scenarios

The flexibility of the Catalyst 2960-X-48LPS-L makes it suitable for a broad spectrum of deployment scenarios, particularly where device power and network intelligence converge.

Unified Access for Wired and Wireless Networks

As the foundation for a Cisco Unified Access network, this switch seamlessly powers and connects Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Aironet Access Points. It provides consistent policy enforcement for both wired and wireless users, simplifying network operations.

Ideal for High-Density PoE Deployments

With its high total PoE budget, this model is perfect for environments dense with powered devices. It can effortlessly support a full suite of IP telephony, a large deployment of wireless access points (including high-power 802.11ac Wave 2 and Wi-Fi 6 models), and numerous IP surveillance cameras from a single chassis.

Scalability and Simplified Management

Growing networks require tools that simplify operations. The Catalyst 2960-X is designed with scalability and ease of management in mind.

Centralized Management with Cisco DNA Center and Prime

The switch is fully manageable via Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center for an automated, intent-based approach. For traditional management, it is compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure, offering a single pane of glass for provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.