Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series (24 ports)

Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series WS-C2960+24TC-L

24 Fast Ethernet Ports (10/100 Mbps):

The switch is equipped with 24x 10/100 Ethernet ports, providing reliable and fast network connections for end-user devices such as computers, IP phones, and wireless access points.

2 Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports:

It includes 2x Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, which are dual-purpose (either 10/100/1000 Ethernet or SFP-based fiber). These uplinks provide flexibility to connect the switch to higher-speed networks or fiber-based backbones, allowing for greater scalability and future-proofing of the network.

Switching Capacity:

The WS-C2960+24TC-L has a switching capacity of 16.8 Gbps, ensuring that it can handle traffic efficiently, even under heavy network loads.

Layer 2 Features:

As a Layer 2 switch, the Catalyst 2960-Plus provides essential switching features, including:

VLAN support (up to 255 active VLANs, 4000 VLAN IDs)

Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1D, 802.1w, and 802.1s) for loop prevention

Port security for protecting against unauthorized devices

EtherChannel (up to 8 ports) for link aggregation to increase bandwidth

QoS (Quality of Service) features for traffic prioritization

Cisco IOS Software (LAN Lite):

The switch runs on the Cisco IOS LAN Lite software, offering basic Layer 2 features suitable for small to mid-sized networks without the need for complex configurations. The software is user-friendly, allowing for simple deployment and management of the switch.