CISCO – WS-C2960-24TC-S Catalyst 2960 Switch

Cisco WS-C2960-24TC-S Catalyst 2960 Switch

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Cisco WS-C2960-24TC-S Catalyst 2960 Switch

Description

The Cisco WS-C2960-24TC-S is a Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch designed to provide secure and reliable network access for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, educational institutions, and enterprise edge deployments. It offers intelligent switching capabilities, network segmentation, and simplified management to support day-to-day business operations.

Equipped with 24 Fast Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplink ports, the switch enables flexible connectivity through either Gigabit Ethernet copper or SFP fiber interfaces. Operating with the Cisco IOS LAN Lite feature set, it supports VLAN configuration, traffic prioritization, port security, and network monitoring functions that help improve network efficiency and performance.

Its compact rack-mountable design makes deployment straightforward in wiring closets, server rooms, and branch office environments. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, the switch delivers dependable access-layer connectivity for organizations seeking a cost-effective and manageable networking solution.

Key Features

• 24 Fast Ethernet access ports
• 2 dual-purpose Gigabit uplink ports
• Supports copper or SFP fiber uplinks
• Cisco IOS LAN Lite software
• Layer 2 managed switching
• VLAN and traffic segmentation support
• Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities
• Advanced port security features
• Network monitoring and management
• Rack-mountable 1U form factor
• Energy-efficient operation
• Enterprise-class reliability

Specifications

• Part Number: WS-C2960-24TC-S
• Vendor: Cisco
• Product Family: Catalyst 2960 Series
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Access Ports: 24 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Uplink Ports: 2 × Dual-Purpose (1000BASE-T or SFP)
• Software Feature Set: LAN Lite
• Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 6.5 Mpps
• DRAM: 64 MB
• Flash Memory: 32 MB
• VLAN Support: Yes
• Maximum VLAN IDs: 4096
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Management Interface: Cisco IOS Software

Typical Applications

• Enterprise access-layer networking
• Branch office connectivity
• Educational institutions
• Retail and commercial environments
• Network segmentation projects
• User and endpoint connectivity
• Small business network deployments
• Managed Ethernet infrastructures