Product Description

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L Switch provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE+ support. In addition, it includes two SFP+ interfaces for high-speed uplink connectivity. Therefore, the switch is well suited to organizations that need both high-density Gigabit access ports and faster network uplinks.

Furthermore, the switch provides a 740W PoE power budget. As a result, it can deliver power to a large number of compatible network devices without requiring separate power adapters for every endpoint. Cisco specifies support for IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE, with up to 30W available on up to 24 ports under the stated power configuration.

The two SFP+ uplink slots support 10-Gigabit connectivity. Consequently, the switch can provide higher-speed connections toward core switches, aggregation switches or other network infrastructure.

Moreover, the 2960X-48FPD-L supports Cisco FlexStack technology. This makes it suitable for deployments where multiple compatible switches need to operate as part of a stack.

Key Features

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• PoE+ support
• 740W total PoE power budget
• Up to 30W PoE+ on 24 ports under the specified power configuration
• 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces
• Cisco IOS LAN Base feature set
• Cisco FlexStack support
• Suitable for IP phones, wireless access points, cameras and other PoE endpoints
• Enterprise-class access switching platform
• Suitable for rack-mounted network deployments

Technical Specifications

Cisco’s official documentation identifies the 2960X-48FPD-L as a 48-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ switch with a 740W PoE budget and two SFP+ module slots.

PoE+ Capability

The 740W PoE budget is one of the major advantages of the 2960X-48FPD-L. For example, Cisco specifies that a 740W model can provide up to 15.4W on 48 ports or 30W on 24 ports, depending on the PoE allocation.

Therefore, this switch can be a strong option for environments with multiple PoE-powered devices, including:

• Cisco IP phones
• Wireless access points
• IP surveillance cameras
• PoE-enabled endpoints
• Other compatible network devices

10G SFP+ Uplinks

In addition to the 48 Gigabit access ports, the Cisco 2960X-48FPD-L includes 2 SFP+ uplink slots.

As a result, network administrators can connect the switch to higher-speed network infrastructure using compatible 10Gbps optical or direct-attach solutions. This provides a practical uplink option for enterprise access-layer deployments.

Cisco FlexStack Support

The Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L supports Cisco FlexStack technology. Consequently, compatible switches can be deployed in a stack-based architecture for simplified network management and expansion.

Ideal Applications

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L can be used in a variety of business networking environments.

Enterprise Offices

First, the 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports provide high-density connectivity for office endpoints. At the same time, PoE can simplify deployment of IP phones and wireless access points.

IP Phone Networks

Because the switch supports PoE, it can provide network connectivity and power to compatible IP phones through Ethernet cabling.

Wireless Networks

Furthermore, the PoE+ capability makes the switch suitable for powering compatible wireless access points while the 10G SFP+ ports can provide high-speed uplinks.

CCTV and Security Networks

The switch can also be used for compatible PoE-powered surveillance devices. However, the actual power requirements should always be checked against the available PoE budget.

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L combines high-density Gigabit Ethernet, PoE+, substantial PoE capacity and 10G uplinks in one enterprise switch.

Moreover, its 740W power budget makes it particularly attractive for installations with a large number of powered endpoints. The two SFP+ interfaces also provide significantly faster uplink options than standard 1G uplinks.