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WS-C2960-8TC-L
Cisco WS-C2960-8TC-L Catalyst 2960 8-Port Fast Ethernet Desk...
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WS-C2960-8TC-L is a fanless, managed Layer 2 desktop switch with eight 10/100 Mbps access ports and a fixed Gigabit dual-purpose uplink. The uplink presents an RJ-45 copper connection and an SFP fiber connection, but only one connection can be active at a time. Non-PoE access requires connected endpoints to obtain power independently rather than through the Ethernet ports. The Catalyst 2960 configuration includes the LAN Base software image for small and medium-sized business access networks. The discontinued WS-C2960-24PC-L provides PoE on a larger 24-port rack chassis; that difference matters when matching a spare to an existing powered installation.
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32 Gbps switching capacity provides the full-duplex bandwidth ceiling of the fixed configuration. 2.7 Mpps forwarding defines the rated processing rate for 64-byte packets. 12W measured consumption at 100% throughput gives facility planners a load-specific power reference rather than a maximum supply rating. WS-C2960-8TC-L uses 64 MB of DRAM for operating state and 32 MB of flash for the software image and stored files. The 8000-entry MAC table defines the learned-address limit independently of physical port density. Cisco Catalyst 2960 management supports the command-line interface, Telnet and Cisco Network Assistant for configuration, with SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 integration through tools such as CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution. These management paths do not expand the forwarding hardware. Hardware stacking is unavailable, so grouping compact units for management does not establish a shared stack data plane or provide dedicated stacking connections.
Order WS-C2960-8TC-L in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, specifying the condition, regional AC connection and required accessories on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, optics bay recognition, PSU status and a clean boot. ORM warranties provide up to a 3-year extended term for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply, while Cisco's original limited lifetime hardware warranty ended July 31, 2018. For enterprise and volume orders, PO is accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA with advance replacement is supported across UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Base |
Port Configuration | 8 x 10/100 / 1 x 1G combo uplink |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended July 31, 2018 |
Replacement PID | C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E / WS-C2960-8TC-L-RF (Cisco remanufactured) |
When a small office installation moves from a desk into an equipment cabinet, RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= provides mounting hardware for the compact chassis, while CBLGRD-C2960-8TC= is the matching cable guard. Specify both accessory PIDs as separate PO lines, and confirm which accessories accompany the chosen condition before ordering.
When a replacement unit must reproduce an existing segmentation plan, the switch supports 255 active VLANs and 4000 VLAN IDs. The larger VLAN identifier allowance does not increase the number of simultaneous VLANs. Record the required active VLAN count and configuration staging instructions before the PO.
When an installed switch needs a like-for-like spare rather than a network redesign, software maintenance ended July 29, 2014. New sealed condition does not restart that milestone or add new bug fixes. Identify the firmware baseline and acceptance tests required for the replacement before placing the PO.
Gigabit speed on every access port
WS-C2960-8TC-L access ports stop at 100 Mbps. MS130-8-HW provides eight Gigabit ports, but changes the management approach to a cloud-managed switch rather than the existing LAN Base configuration.
PoE power for connected endpoints
WS-C2960-8TC-L has no PoE output. C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E provides eight PoE+ ports with a 240W budget for buyers requiring endpoint power from a current compact model.
10G uplinks to the network
WS-C2960-8TC-L has a fixed 1G dual-purpose uplink and no uplink module bay. A 10G uplink requirement exceeds the connections available on this compact model.
Active Cisco service for deployment
Cisco service for WS-C2960-8TC-L ended July 31, 2018. C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E is the current wired successor at the end of the replacement chain and has 12 data ports rather than eight.
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| WS-C2960-8TC-L |  WS-C2960-24-S |  WS-C2960L-16TS-LL |  WS-C2960S-F48TS-S |  WS-C2960L-SM-8TS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960-8TC-L | WS-C2960-24-S | WS-C2960L-16TS-LL | WS-C2960S-F48TS-S | WS-C2960L-SM-8TS |
| Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 512 MB | 128 MB | 512 MB |
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WS-C2960-8TC-L identifies a Catalyst 2960 compact switch with eight 10/100 access ports, one dual-purpose Gigabit uplink and LAN Base software. The WS-C2960 prefix identifies the switch family, 8 identifies the access-port count, TC corresponds to the copper/SFP uplink configuration, and L identifies the LAN Base image.
The Catalyst 2960 supports a command-line interface, Telnet, Cisco Network Assistant and SNMP-based management through tools such as CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution. SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 support monitoring and management integration. Cisco Network Assistant supplies the PC-based graphical configuration path; management grouping does not make the compact switch a hardware stack.
Yes, WS-C2960-8TC-L reached end of sale July 29, 2013, and Cisco service ended July 31, 2018. Its direct replacement, WS-C2960C-8TC-L, is also discontinued, as is the later WS-C2960CX-8TC-L. The current wired replacement at the end of that migration chain is C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E, with 12 data ports.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960-8TC-L new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year, plus 30-day returns on either condition; terms apply. Cisco's original limited lifetime hardware warranty ended with Cisco service on July 31, 2018. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.
No, WS-C2960-8TC-L does not deliver PoE on its access ports. Phones, access points or other Ethernet-powered devices require a separate power arrangement when connected to this model. Non-PoE switching must be specified explicitly on the PO so endpoint power is not assumed to be included.
One uplink can be active at a time on WS-C2960-8TC-L. The dual-purpose uplink presents a 10/100/1000 RJ-45 connection and a Gigabit SFP slot, but those connections share the same uplink. The network connection must use either copper or fiber rather than two independent uplink connections.
GLC-SX-MM= and GLC-LH-SM= are Gigabit fiber options for WS-C2960-8TC-L. GLC-SX-MM= matches multimode SX links, while GLC-LH-SM= supports LX/LH fiber links. GLC-T= and GLC-GE-100FX= are excluded for this compact model. The selected optic must match the fiber type and far-end connection rather than merely fitting the SFP slot.
Yes, the Catalyst 2960 compact switch can use RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= for rack mounting. The compact chassis remains a desktop form factor rather than a full-width rack chassis. CBLGRD-C2960-8TC= is the matching cable guard. RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= and CBLGRD-C2960-8TC= must be listed separately whenever those accessories are required on the order.
An internal autoranging AC supply powers WS-C2960-8TC-L from 100-240V AC. The compact switch has no redundant-power-system input and no second internal PSU arrangement, so power redundancy cannot be added through a spare supply module. The order must specify the regional AC connection rather than assuming an external power adapter is required.
No, the Catalyst 2960 compact switch does not provide hardware stacking. Shared management through Cisco Network Assistant does not create a common stack data plane. Connections between compact units use ordinary Ethernet links, so network connections must be specified rather than assuming dedicated stacking ports, stack adapters or stack cables are available.
WS-C2960-8TC-L provides 32 Gbps switching capacity and a 2.7 Mpps forwarding rate for 64-byte packets. These ratings describe switching bandwidth and packet forwarding separately. The compact configuration also has 64 MB of DRAM and 32 MB of flash, separating operating memory from software-image storage when matching an existing hardware configuration.
WS-C2960-24PC-L provides PoE access ports, whereas WS-C2960-8TC-L does not power connected endpoints. The PoE model is a larger, 24-port rack chassis rather than an eight-port compact switch. Both models are discontinued; the compact unit suits nonpowered legacy sparing, while the PoE model matches existing powered installations.
WS-C2960-8TC-L ships with LAN Base, while WS-C2960-8TC-S ships with LAN Lite. Both compact models have eight Fast Ethernet access ports and one copper/SFP dual-purpose uplink, so the part-number difference concerns the software image. Both are discontinued; LAN Base installations require the L variant, while existing LAN Lite configurations match S.
C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E has 12 data ports, whereas WS-C2960-8TC-L has eight Fast Ethernet access ports. The older compact switch is discontinued and carries LAN Base software. Buyers preserving an installed part number can specify a like-for-like spare; buyers migrating along the replacement chain should assess the additional port density of the current successor.
WS-C2960-8TC-L-RF identifies the Cisco remanufactured variant, rather than an ORM certified refurbished WS-C2960-8TC-L. ORM units follow ORM's inspection and bench-testing process, with managed firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. The RF ordering part number and the ORM refurbishment condition must remain separate descriptions on the purchase order.
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