Product Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I delivers reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and high-capacity PoE+ power for enterprise and business networks.
Cisco identifies this model as an IP Lite Catalyst 2960-XR switch with a 1025W power supply.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Series: Catalyst 2960-XR
- Model: WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I
- 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
- 740W PoE budget
- 4 × 1G SFP uplink ports
- IP Lite software feature set
- 1025W power supply
- Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+
- Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE
- Designed for enterprise access-layer networks
- Suitable for IP phones, wireless access points, cameras and IoT devices
- Optional FlexStack-Plus/FlexStack-Extended capabilities are supported by the 2960-XR platform.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Product Family | Catalyst 2960-XR |
| Exact Model | WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I |
| Ethernet Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 |
| PoE | PoE+ |
| PoE Budget | 740W |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1G SFP |
| Software | IP Lite |
| Power Supply | 1025W |
| Device Type | Managed PoE+ Switch |
| Deployment | Enterprise Access Network |
| Stacking | FlexStack-Plus / FlexStack-Extended support |
Cisco’s hardware guide specifically lists the WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I as a 48-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ switch with a 740W PoE budget, four SFP module slots and a 1025W power supply.
PoE+ Power Capability
The WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I provides a 740W available PoE power budget with its 1025W power supply configuration.
Cisco’s documentation indicates that the model supports up to 24 ports at up to 30W using IEEE 802.3at PoE+, while up to 48 ports can receive up to 15.4W under IEEE 802.3af power allocation. Intelligent power management allows power to be allocated flexibly across ports.
As a result, the switch is well suited to networks with a high number of powered devices.
Ideal Applications
The Cisco WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I is suitable for:
- Enterprise office networks
- Corporate access-layer switching
- IP telephone systems
- Wireless access points
- IP security cameras
- CCTV network infrastructure
- IoT deployments
- Building automation
- Campus networks
- Small and medium-sized enterprise networks
- Network infrastructure requiring fiber uplinks
Moreover, the combination of 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four Gigabit SFP ports makes this model useful where both copper access and fiber connectivity are required.
Why Choose the WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I?
The WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I combines high-density Gigabit Ethernet, PoE+ power, and fiber uplink connectivity in a single enterprise switch.
The 740W PoE budget is particularly useful for installations with multiple access points, IP phones, surveillance cameras, and other powered devices. Meanwhile, the four SFP ports provide additional flexibility for fiber network connections.






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