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WS-C2960-48PST-L Overview
WS-C2960-48PST-L is a robust Layer 2 enterprise switch engineered to deliver dependable performance with a compact, rack-mount design. Built with a modern architecture, it integrates 48 PoE-enabled ports and dual combo uplink interfaces, ensuring versatile connectivity and efficient power delivery from an AC power supply.
Optimized for scalability and simplified network expansion, the WS-C2960-48PST-L supports stacking to form resilient access layers in branch offices, campuses, and small-to-medium business environments. Its performance-forward design makes it ideal for high-density power-over-Ethernet applications and mission-critical network deployments.
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WS-C2960-48PST-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C2960-48PST-L
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 128 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 PoE ports and 2 combo uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 56 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 112 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-48PST-L
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 11.1 inches
- Weight
- 19 lbs
WS-C2960-48PST-L Use Case
IP Surveillance Deployment with WS-C2960-48PST-L-Catalyst 2960 48-Port PoE Switch
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.
Enterprise VoIP Phone Integration Using WS-C2960-48PST-L 48-Port PoE Switch
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.
High-Density Wireless Access Point Backbone with WS-C2960-48PST-L PoE Switch
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.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C2960-48PST-L |  WS-C2960L-48PS-LL |  WS-C2960-48TT-S |  WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL |  WS-C2960L-24PQ-LL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.1 inches | 12.6 inches | 13.00 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960-48PST-L | WS-C2960L-48PS-LL | WS-C2960-48TT-S | WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL | WS-C2960L-24PQ-LL |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 PoE ports and 2 combo uplink ports | 48 x PoE+ 10/100/1000 ports, 2 x 1G uplink ports (combo) | 48 fixed 10/100 ports and 2 fixed 1G uplink ports | 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 370W | 370W | 57W | 52W | 215W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 2960-48PST-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960L-48PS-LL | Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TT-S | Cisco Catalyst 2960L-48TQ-LL | Cisco Catalyst 2960L-24PQ-LL Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | Combo | Combo | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 56 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 112 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 19 lbs | 16.5 lbs | 18 lbs | 18 lbs | 14 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.50 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owen Hayes
5
Stable LAN Base performance for SMB deployments.
P
Piper Burke
4
Professional-grade Cisco switch with low maintenance needs.
Q
Quinton Barrett
5
Handles multiple PoE devices efficiently under moderate traffic.
R
Rory Flynn
4
Predictable operation and reliable uptime for enterprise networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960-48PST-L switch?
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960-48PST-L is a fixed 48-port 10/100 PoE switch with 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, 2 SFP slots, and LAN Base software for essential Layer 2 switching.
How much PoE power does the WS-C2960-48PST-L provide?
The WS-C2960-48PST-L delivers up to 370W of total PoE power budget, supporting IEEE 802.3af devices at 15.4W per port across all 48 ports.
Which uplink options are available on the Catalyst 2960 48 PoE switch?
This switch includes two 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 uplinks and two SFP fiber slots for flexible connectivity and redundancy.
What is the switching capacity of the WS-C2960-48PST-L?
The Catalyst 2960-48PST-L offers a switching capacity of 17.6 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 13.1 Mpps for wire-speed performance.