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Cisco WS-C2960-48PST-S Catalyst 2960 48-Port Fast Ethernet P...
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WS-C2960-48PST-S provides 48 Fast Ethernet PoE access ports and four fixed Gigabit uplinks, split between two RJ-45 connections and two SFP cages. The managed Layer 2 design uses LAN Lite software in a 1U rack-mount chassis. Within the Catalyst 2960 family, this configuration connects compatible IP phones and wireless access points while keeping copper and fiber uplinks available together. No uplink expansion card is needed for those built-in connections. The discontinued WS-C2960-48TT-S is the non-PoE sibling for separately powered endpoints. This model retains the port arrangement required for like-for-like maintenance of an established access installation.
WS-C2960-48PST-S price for new stock is $1,123.50. WS-C2960-48PST-S refurb price is $103.82. WS-C2960-48PST-S is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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16 Gbps forwarding bandwidth and 13.3 Mpps forwarding rate provide the traffic-handling figures for assessing aggregate traffic and packet-rate requirements. WS-C2960-48PST-S carries 64 MB of DRAM and 32 MB of flash for the operating image and configuration. RSTP, MSTP, and PVRST+ manage spanning-tree topology, while LACP forms aggregated Ethernet links to another network device. Four egress queues per port separate traffic classes, with SRR scheduling and WTD congestion avoidance controlling queue service and drops. Port security limits learned device addresses, and MAC address notifications report endpoint changes to a management station. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-48PST-S supports IGMP snooping for multicast group delivery rather than acting as an inter-VLAN routing engine. SPAN exposes selected traffic for troubleshooting, and per-port storm control limits broadcast, multicast, and unicast floods. NTP supplies a common timestamp for operational events, while UDLD detects unidirectional fiber links that could otherwise leave a faulty connection active.
ORM Systems supplies WS-C2960-48PST-S new sealed and certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units; returns cover 30 days in every condition, with terms applying. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, PoE output under load on every powered port, and optics bay recognition, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity, accessories, and warranty coverage on the purchase order; Cisco warranty and service ended October 31, 2019. POs are accepted, government buyers receive Net-30, and enterprise or volume orders have regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA, including advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 48x10/100 PoE / 2x1G RJ-45 / 2x1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 370W shared |
Lifecycle Status | End of support: October 31, 2019 |
Replacement PID | C1300-48P-4G |
In a nationwide retail chain, the Catalyst 2960-48PST-S (LAN Lite) supplies 370 W of PoE across 48 ports to power IP cameras and 802.11ac access points. Dual 1 Gbps copper and 2 SFP uplinks deliver resilient backhaul to the headquarters network. This consolidated power-and-data infrastructure reduces cabling complexity, accelerates store rollouts by 40%, and ensures uninterrupted 24/7 video monitoring with enterprise-grade uptime.
At a 100-seat branch office, the Catalyst 2960-48PST-S enables centralized PoE support for IP phones and wireless APs while leveraging Layer 2 QoS and VLAN segmentation to prioritize voice traffic. Dual gigabit uplinks and SFP ports seamlessly integrate with existing WAN links, enhancing failover and load-balancing. As a result, voice quality improves by 50%, network resilience increases, and hardware footprint is reduced by 25%.
In a K-12 campus environment, the Catalyst 2960-48PST-S (LAN Lite) powers 48 edge devices—interactive whiteboards, wireless APs and security cameras—over a single network infrastructure. Built-in port security, QoS and VLAN support segment student, staff and guest traffic while safeguarding sensitive data. This deployment minimizes rack space, lowers energy consumption by 30%, and delivers a scalable, secure learning network.
Before reusing an existing access configuration, a staging bench can check the limit of 64 VLANs and 64 spanning-tree instances. That matters when a replacement inherits configuration from a differently licensed switch. Review VLAN and topology requirements, then specify the validated image and configuration requirements before releasing the purchase order.
An existing site with several independently forwarding switches can retain single-IP management for a group of 16 switches. Management grouping does not create a shared forwarding stack. Confirm the required group membership and administration method against the existing installation, then identify the intended management configuration before ordering replacement units.
A rack spare order needs mounting hardware and the correct regional power lead identified separately from the chassis condition. RCKMNT-1RU= fits this chassis, while CAB-AC15A-90L-US provides a US left-angle AC cord. Confirm whether both accessories are included and record any missing items explicitly on the purchase order.
Gigabit connections to every endpoint
Access ports stop at 100 Mbps despite Gigabit uplinks. C1300-48P-4G provides 48 Gigabit access ports for endpoints requiring faster wired connections.
Endpoints requiring more PoE power
Each powered access port supplies no more than 15.4W. Devices requiring higher input power cannot receive their full requirement from these ports.
Dual independent internal power supplies
Power comes only from the internal AC supply, with no redundant-power-supply connector. A second independent internal supply cannot be added to this model.
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| WS-C2960-48PST-S |  WS-C2960L-48TS-LL |  WS-C2960-48PST-L |  WS-C2960L-24TQ-LL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 330.2 mm | 240 mm | 236 mm | 240 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960-48PST-S | WS-C2960L-48TS-LL | WS-C2960-48PST-L | WS-C2960L-24TQ-LL |
| Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 460W measured with PoE load | 33.6W at 100% traffic | 460W | 23.64W at 100% traffic |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 2.98 kg | 3.6 kg | 2.75 kg. |
| Width | 450 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960-48PST-S identifies a Catalyst 2960 with 48 Fast Ethernet PoE access ports, two copper Gigabit uplinks, two SFP Gigabit uplinks, and LAN Lite software. WS-C2960 identifies the switch family, 48 gives the access-port quantity, PST identifies this powered copper-and-fiber configuration, and S identifies LAN Lite.
The Catalyst 2960 supports CLI management, Telnet, SSH v2, SNMP, a PC-based configuration tool, and CiscoWorks LMS. SSH v2 and encrypted SNMPv3 require the cryptographic software image. Confirm the installed image before relying on encrypted remote administration, rather than treating every LAN Lite image as equivalent.
WS-C2960-48PST-S is discontinued: Cisco sales ended October 31, 2014, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2019. Cisco service is no longer available for this hardware. New sealed condition does not restart those milestones, so ongoing operation requires a separate sparing and support arrangement.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960-48PST-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns cover 30 days in either condition; terms apply. Cisco's original Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty ended with support on October 31, 2019.
WS-C2960-48PST-S provides a shared 370W PoE budget across 48 powered access ports, with a 15.4W maximum per port. The budget cannot support every port at its individual maximum simultaneously. Add the required endpoint allocations before ordering and keep their combined demand within the available power budget.
WS-C2960-48PST-S has two fixed copper Gigabit uplinks and two fixed Gigabit SFP uplinks, not 10G uplinks. Compatible fiber options include GLC-SX-MM= for multimode connections and GLC-LH-SM= for multimode or single-mode connections. Confirm the required transceiver type and whether the quoted configuration includes those transceivers.
No, WS-C2960-48PST-S provides Layer 2 switching under LAN Lite rather than routed access. VLAN segmentation and spanning-tree functions are available, but inter-VLAN forwarding requires a separate routing device. Treat the switch as an access-layer bridge when defining gateways and routing responsibilities for the deployment.
No, WS-C2960-48PST-S receives power only through its internal AC supply and has no redundant-power-supply connector. The input accepts 100-240V AC, but a second internal supply cannot be added. Specify the correct regional power lead and plan external power continuity separately from chassis-level power redundancy.
Yes, the Catalyst 2960 supports single-IP management for a group of 16 switches. That capability groups administration rather than combining the devices into a hardware forwarding stack. Keep the management-group requirement separate from any requirement for shared stack bandwidth or a common stacked forwarding system.
WS-C2960-48PST-S powers endpoints through its access ports, while WS-C2960-48TT-S is a non-PoE model. Both are discontinued Fast Ethernet switches with LAN Lite software. The powered model suits compatible phones or access points; the non-PoE model suits separately powered equipment when maintaining an existing installation.
WS-C2960-48PST-S uses LAN Lite, whereas WS-C2960-48PST-L uses LAN Base. Both have 48 Fast Ethernet PoE access ports and copper-plus-SFP Gigabit uplinks, and both are discontinued. Buyers maintaining LAN Lite configurations need the S model; installations requiring LAN Base entitlement need the L model instead.
WS-C2960-48PST-S has 10/100 access ports, while C1300-48P-4G has 48 Gigabit access ports. The former is discontinued and suits like-for-like maintenance of an existing Fast Ethernet installation. C1300-48P-4G is the current endpoint of the replacement chain for buyers moving to Gigabit access.
WS-C2960-48PST-S occupies one rack unit and measures 44 mm high, 450 mm wide, and 330.2 mm deep, with a 5.4 kg weight. RCKMNT-1RU= is the compatible rack-mount kit. Confirm mounting hardware is included in the quoted condition and allow room for power and network cabling.
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