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WS-C2960-48TC-S
Cisco WS-C2960-48TC-S Catalyst 2960 48-Port Fast Ethernet Sw...
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WS-C2960-48TC-S is a managed Layer 2 access switch with 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports and two fixed dual-purpose Gigabit uplinks. Each uplink presents a copper interface and an SFP cage, with only one interface active per uplink, so choosing fiber does not create another independent connection. The data-only access ports do not provide PoE, and the full-width chassis occupies one rack unit. LAN Lite supplies the included software feature set for entry-level enterprise and branch office access. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 connects an existing Fast Ethernet endpoint estate without implying Gigabit speed on every access port. The discontinued WS-C2960-48PST-S differs by adding PoE for powered endpoints. This configuration preserves the original copper-access and selectable-uplink arrangement when replacing equipment in an established network.
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16 Gbps forwarding bandwidth provides the throughput reference for traffic planning. 10.1 Mpps forwarding supplies a separate packet-processing figure when assessing traffic profiles. 55W measured consumption at 100% throughput provides a rack power planning reference for the tested load. RSTP and MSTP support spanning-tree operation, while LACP groups compatible links into an Ethernet channel. WS-C2960-48TC-S carries 64 MB of DRAM and 32 MB of flash for its operating image and configuration. The MAC address table holds 8000 entries, setting a scale limit to check against attached devices. Administrators can use a CLI; port security restricts endpoint access by MAC address, and SPAN exposes selected traffic for monitoring. Four egress queues per port support differentiated traffic handling through Shaped Round Robin scheduling. The internal AC supply accepts 100–240V input and has no redundant-power-supply port. Inter-subnet traffic requires a separate routing device rather than a routing feature upgrade on this switch.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960-48TC-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; every condition has 30-day returns, and terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on, POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot and optics bay recognition; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition and quantity on the PO, including RCKMNT-1RU= when replacement rack-mount hardware is needed. PO accepted, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement support enterprise and volume purchasing; Cisco's original limited lifetime hardware warranty ended October 31, 2019.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10/100 / 2 x 1G Combo uplinks |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended October 31, 2019 |
Replacement PID | C1300-48T-4G |
When a staging bench needs to reproduce an existing LAN Lite segmentation layout, the switch supports 64 active VLANs and 64 spanning-tree instances. Those ceilings matter independently of the available VLAN identifiers. Include the planned active VLAN count and spanning-tree layout in the acceptance checklist before issuing the PO.
When several sites retain the same legacy management workflow, Catalyst 2960 switches support single-IP management for 16 switches. Management grouping does not create a hardware stack. Specify the configuration baseline and confirm whether the management group must be recreated during staging before ordering units for the existing management arrangement.
When an installed estate needs a like-for-like spare, WS-C2960-48TC-S identifies the required hardware rather than a broadly similar configuration. ORM Systems has regional stock and RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US and MEA. Specify the intended spare locations, quantities and selected condition on the purchase order.
Gigabit connectivity on every access port
WS-C2960-48TC-S access ports stop at 100 Mbps. C1300-48T-4G provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 1G SFP uplinks as the current endpoint of the migration chain.
Power delivery to attached endpoints
WS-C2960-48TC-S provides data-only access ports and cannot power endpoints through Ethernet. Phones or access points requiring network-delivered power need a powered switch or an independently specified power arrangement.
Internal redundant power supplies
WS-C2960-48TC-S uses one internal AC power supply and has no redundant-power-supply port. A deployment requiring internal supply redundancy needs different hardware; no second internal supply can be added.
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| WS-C2960-48TC-S |  WS-C2960-24PC-L |  WS-C2960-24TT-L |  WS-C2960-48TC-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 242 mm | 332 mm | 236 mm | 236 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 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-C2960-48TC-S | WS-C2960-24PC-L | WS-C2960-24TT-L | WS-C2960-48TC-L |
| Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Power Consumption | 55W | 433W (100% throughput with maximum PoE load) | 28W at 100% throughput | 39W (100% throughput) |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 32 Gbps |
| Width | 450 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960-48TC-S identifies a Catalyst 2960 switch: WS-C2960 names the family, 48 denotes 48 Ethernet 10/100 access ports, TC corresponds to data-only ports with two dual-purpose Gigabit uplinks, and S denotes LAN Lite. Each uplink selects copper or SFP connectivity, not both interfaces simultaneously.
Catalyst 2960 with LAN Lite supports CLI access through Telnet or SSH v2, a browser-based device manager, Cisco Network Assistant and CiscoWorks LMS; SNMP supports monitoring. SSH v2 and encrypted SNMP v3 require a cryptographic software image. Confirm the installed image and management configuration when staging the unit.
WS-C2960-48TC-S reached end of sale on October 31, 2014, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2019. The direct replacement, WS-C2960+48TC-S, is also discontinued, as is its successor C1000-48T-4G-L. The forward migration chain ends at C1300-48T-4G; purchasing legacy stock does not restore Cisco support.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960-48TC-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's original limited lifetime hardware warranty ended October 31, 2019.
No, WS-C2960-48TC-S cannot be upgraded from LAN Lite to LAN Base because the software feature set is tied to the hardware model. Select the required features before purchase. Installing a different software image does not turn this LAN Lite switch into a LAN Base model.
GLC-SX-MM= and GLC-LH-SM= support Gigabit fiber connections on Catalyst 2960 dual-purpose uplinks; GLC-T= supports a 1000BASE-T copper connection through an SFP cage. Match the transceiver to the fiber plant or copper cabling. Each dual-purpose uplink activates only its copper interface or its SFP interface, not both.
WS-C2960-48TC-S uses its internal AC power supply and accepts 100–240V AC input. The switch cannot be powered through an Ethernet port and has no redundant-power-supply port. Specify CAB-AC15A-90L-US when a left-angle US 15A AC power cord is required, and confirm the outlet arrangement before ordering.
No, WS-C2960-48TC-S does not support hardware stacking. Catalyst 2960 supports single-IP management for 16 switches, but management grouping does not combine forwarding hardware into a physical stack. Include individual switch configuration and inter-switch link plans in procurement requirements rather than specifying stacking accessories for this model.
64 active VLANs and 64 spanning-tree instances are supported by Catalyst 2960 switches with LAN Lite Software. The configuration must stay within those active resource limits, even when other VLAN identifiers are available. Confirm the number of simultaneously used VLANs and spanning-tree instances before ordering units for an existing segmentation design.
WS-C2960-48TC-S has data-only access ports, while the discontinued WS-C2960-48PST-S has 48 PoE access ports. The powered model allocates a shared 370W budget, not 15.4W simultaneously on every port. The first matches externally powered endpoints; the second describes legacy installations requiring switch-supplied power.
WS-C2960-48TC-S includes LAN Lite, whereas the discontinued WS-C2960-48TC-L includes LAN Base. The feature sets are tied to the hardware model and are not interchangeable through an image change. LAN Lite replacement orders require the correct S-suffix model; the L-suffix model identifies a legacy LAN Base equipment baseline.
C1300-48T-4G provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, whereas WS-C2960-48TC-S provides 48 Fast Ethernet access ports limited to 100 Mbps. C1300-48T-4G is the current endpoint of the replacement chain. The legacy model matches an existing Fast Ethernet estate; the current model addresses replacement projects requiring Gigabit endpoint connections.
Yes, WS-C2960-48TC-S is a full-width 1U rack-mount switch measuring 44 mm high, 450 mm wide and 242 mm deep, with a weight of 3.6 kg. RCKMNT-1RU= is the matching spare rack-mount kit. Specify RCKMNT-1RU= separately when the order needs replacement rack-mount hardware.
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