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WS-C2960-48PST-L
Cisco WS-C2960-48PST-L Catalyst 2960 48-Port Fast Ethernet P...
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WS-C2960-48PST-L is a managed Layer 2 PoE access switch with 48 Fast Ethernet downlinks and four fixed Gigabit uplinks: two RJ-45 connections and two SFP slots. The copper and fiber uplinks are independent, rather than shared combo connections, allowing both media types within the same installation. LAN Base software supplies the network feature set, while the full-width 1U chassis fits rack-based small-business access installations. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 connects compatible IP phones, wireless access points, and other powered endpoints without requiring a removable uplink card. The discontinued WS-C2960-48TC-L omits PoE, distinguishing the powered configuration from a data-only sibling. Endpoint connections remain limited to Fast Ethernet even when the upstream network uses Gigabit links.
WS-C2960-48PST-L price for new stock is $1,617.00. WS-C2960-48PST-L refurb price is $110.88. WS-C2960-48PST-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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32 Gbps switching capacity provides the full-duplex switching bandwidth for traffic moving through the chassis. 13.3 Mpps forwarding handles the published 64-byte packet workload, a separate measure from switching bandwidth. A 370W shared PoE budget requires allocation across connected endpoints rather than unrestricted maximum power on every port. WS-C2960-48PST-L carries 64 MB of DRAM for runtime operation and 32 MB of flash for image storage. The 8000-entry MAC table bounds learned unicast addresses. Cisco IOS management includes a CLI, the Cisco Network Assistant graphical application, and SNMP-based systems such as CiscoWorks LMS. DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP source guard address spoofing at the access edge. QoS traffic shaping and policing provide traffic classification and prioritization, with rate limiting configurable in 1Mbps increments. True hardware stacking is unavailable; management grouping does not create a shared forwarding stack.
WS-C2960-48PST-L is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM warranties of up to a 3-year extended term for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; Cisco's limited lifetime coverage ended October 31, 2019. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, including PoE output under load on every powered port and optics bay recognition, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and required accessories on the PO; every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Enterprise and volume POs are accepted, with Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Base |
Port Configuration | 48x10/100Mbps PoE / 2x1G RJ-45 / 2x1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 370W shared |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale October 31, 2014 / Support ended October 31, 2019 |
Replacement PID | C1300-48P-4G / WS-C2960-48PSTL-RF (Cisco remanufactured, not ORM certified refurbished). |
In a corporate campus security upgrade, IT teams deploy the WS-C2960-48PST-L-Catalyst 2960 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT +2 SFP LAN Base Image to power and manage 48 IP cameras with a single switch. This real-world implementation delivers centralized PoE management, seamless fiber uplinks, and simplified cabling—resulting in faster deployment, lower operational costs, and enhanced video surveillance reliability.
A financial services firm expands its VoIP telephony infrastructure by installing the WS-C2960-48PST-L-Catalyst 2960 48 10/100 PoE switch to power and connect 300+ IP handsets across two floors. Leveraging built-in QoS on the LAN Base Image and redundant SFP uplinks, the deployment ensures crystal-clear voice quality, automatic power budgeting, and rapid provisioning—driving higher employee productivity and zero downtime.
A university campus rolls out high-density Wi-Fi by using multiple WS-C2960-48PST-L-Catalyst 2960 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT +2 SFP LAN Base Image switches to power and aggregate 120 access points. This configuration provides consistent PoE delivery, 1 Gbps fiber uplinks, and VLAN segmentation—resulting in scalable wireless coverage, enhanced throughput, and streamlined network management.
A powered-endpoint expansion must distinguish maximum power per port from simultaneous full-power capacity. WS-C2960-48PST-L supports 24 ports at 15.4W under full-power allocation. Inventory the negotiated requirement of each endpoint and assign port power limits before adding the device quantity and endpoint list to the PO.
For lab staging that mirrors existing VLAN separation, the Catalyst 2960 supports 255 active VLANs selected from 4000 VLAN IDs. The available ID range does not mean every VLAN can be active simultaneously. Count the required VLANs and confirm the configuration template before ordering the staging unit.
For a branch rollout at higher altitude, the operating ceiling falls to 40°C at 3000m. Site conditions must stay within the long-term range rather than depend on short-term temperature exceptions. Confirm the rack location's altitude and maximum ambient temperature, then specify the installation conditions on the PO.
Gigabit Ethernet connections for endpoints
Access connections stop at 100Mbps on WS-C2960-48PST-L. C1300-48P-4G retains 48 access ports while providing Gigabit Ethernet for endpoints that require faster wired connections.
30W PoE+ power for endpoints
WS-C2960-48PST-L provides 802.3af PoE with a 15.4W maximum per port; 30W PoE+ and higher-power endpoint requirements exceed this switch's supported power class.
10G uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960-48PST-L has fixed 1G uplinks and cannot provide 10G distribution connections. C1300-48P-4X offers 48 Gigabit access ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks instead.
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| WS-C2960-48PST-L |  WS-C2960L-48PS-LL |  WS-C2960-48TT-S |  WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL |  WS-C2960L-24PQ-LL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 236 mm | 292 mm | 242 mm | 240 mm | 265 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960-48PST-L | WS-C2960L-48PS-LL | WS-C2960-48TT-S | WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL | WS-C2960L-24PQ-LL |
| Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB | 64 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 460W | 0.48 kVA maximum input rating / 40.32W at 100% traffic | 71W at 100% throughput | 39.36W at 100% traffic with 10G uplinks | 240 VA maximum input rating / 23.76W at 100% traffic with 10G uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 32 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 4.57 kg | 3.6 kg | 3.03 kg | 3.35 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960-48PST-L identifies a Catalyst 2960 with 48 Fast Ethernet PoE ports, two copper Gigabit uplinks, two SFP uplinks, and LAN Base software. WS-C2960 identifies the family, 48 identifies the access-port count, PST identifies the powered configuration with copper and SFP uplinks, and L identifies LAN Base.
The Catalyst 2960 is managed through a CLI, Cisco Network Assistant's PC-based graphical interface, and SNMP-based management systems such as CiscoWorks LMS. SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 are supported. Network Assistant provides configuration wizards and Smartports tools, while SNMP integration supports network-wide monitoring and administration.
WS-C2960-48PST-L reached end of sale on October 31, 2014, and Cisco service ended on October 31, 2019. Its immediate replacement, WS-C2960+48PST-L, is also discontinued. The replacement chain continues through discontinued C1000-48P-4G-L to C1300-48P-4G, the current migration endpoint for this configuration.
ORM offers WS-C2960-48PST-L new sealed or certified refurbished: new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, and certified refurbished units carry up to a 1-year warranty. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's limited lifetime hardware coverage ended on October 31, 2019, when Cisco service ended.
LAN Base is the Cisco IOS software image supplied with WS-C2960-48PST-L; this part number is not the LAN Lite variant. The image identifies the software configuration, while the fixed hardware retains Fast Ethernet access ports and no true hardware stacking. Specify LAN Base when matching an existing installation.
WS-C2960-48PST-L provides a shared 370W PoE budget across 48 powered access ports, with a maximum of 15.4W per port. Full-power allocation supports 24 ports at that maximum, not every powered port simultaneously. Check each endpoint's negotiated power requirement before assigning port limits and finalizing the endpoint quantity.
The Catalyst 2960-48PST-L has two fixed copper Gigabit uplinks and two independent Gigabit SFP uplinks. Compatible fiber options include GLC-SX-MM= for 1000BASE-SX multimode connections and GLC-LH-SM= for 1000BASE-LX/LH connections. Specify GLC-SX-MM= or GLC-LH-SM= separately after confirming fiber type and compatibility with the far-end connection.
No, WS-C2960-48PST-L cannot join a true hardware stack. FlexStack belongs to the separate Catalyst 2960-S generation, not this classic Catalyst 2960 model. Managing multiple switches together does not combine their forwarding hardware into a stack, so do not specify a stacking module or stacking cable for this chassis.
WS-C2960-48PST-L supports external backup power through PWR-RPS2300, not a second internal power-supply module. Connection requires CAB-RPS2300-E=. PWR-RPS2300 ships without a power supply; C3K-PWR-750WAC= is a compatible supply option. Confirm PWR-RPS2300, CAB-RPS2300-E=, and C3K-PWR-750WAC= quantities and included contents before issuing the PO.
Yes, the Catalyst 2960-48PST-L is a full-width 1U rack switch measuring 44 mm high, 445 mm wide, and 236 mm deep, with a weight of 3.6 kg. Confirm the planned rack position and space for front-panel and rear power connections before finalizing the equipment order.
WS-C2960-48PST-L supplies PoE on its access ports, whereas WS-C2960-48TC-L is a non-PoE configuration. Both models are discontinued. The powered model suits replacement installations that must supply compatible endpoints over Ethernet; WS-C2960-48TC-L suits existing data-only installations where attached equipment receives power independently.
WS-C2960-48PST-L ships with LAN Base software, whereas WS-C2960-48PST-S ships with LAN Lite software. Both part numbers are discontinued and represent different software configurations. Choose the LAN Base identity when maintaining an existing LAN Base deployment; the LAN Lite identity matches installations standardized on LAN Lite.
C1300-48P-4G provides Gigabit Ethernet access connections, whereas WS-C2960-48PST-L provides Fast Ethernet access connections. C1300-48P-4G is the current endpoint of the replacement chain, while WS-C2960-48PST-L is discontinued. The legacy model matches retained Fast Ethernet installations; C1300-48P-4G suits buyers requiring Gigabit connectivity at the endpoint.
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