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WS-C2960-8TC-S
Cisco WS-C2960-8TC-S Catalyst 2960 8-Port Fast Ethernet Desk...
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WS-C2960-8TC-S is a fanless desktop Layer 2 access switch with eight 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports, one fixed dual-purpose Gigabit uplink and the LAN Lite software image. The uplink offers either copper Ethernet or an SFP fiber connection, with only one interface active at a time; the two connectors do not create independent uplink paths. Non-PoE access ports require connected equipment to have its own power source. The Catalyst 2960 serves entry-level enterprise, midmarket and branch office networks where existing endpoints remain on Fast Ethernet. The discontinued WS-C2960-8TC-L carries LAN Base rather than LAN Lite, distinguishing otherwise similar compact purchases. This compact Fast Ethernet switch automatically selects copper-port speed and duplex; auto-MDIX accommodates straight-through or crossover cabling without changing the access-port hardware.
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16 Gbps forwarding bandwidth defines the internal switching throughput, while 2.7 Mpps forwarding performance gives a separate packet-rate limit for traffic sizing. STP, RSTP and MSTP provide loop-control choices for switched topologies; LACP negotiates aggregation across eligible Ethernet links. WS-C2960-8TC-S uses 64 MB of DRAM and 32 MB of flash memory, separating working memory from software-image storage. An 8000-entry MAC address table supports learned endpoint forwarding without supplying an IP routing function. Four egress queues per port let traffic classes be scheduled separately, with Shaped Round Robin and Weighted Tail Drop handling scheduling and congestion behavior. Port security limits accepted MAC addresses, and storm control constrains broadcast, multicast and unicast traffic when a connected device misbehaves. 12W measured consumption at full throughput informs the switch-only electrical load; the internal AC supply accepts 100-240V input and has no redundant-power connector, so external power planning must account for a single supply path.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960-8TC-S new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year; Cisco's original limited lifetime warranty and service ended July 31, 2018. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, optics bay recognition and PSU status; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, quantity and delivery destination before placing the order; every condition includes 30-day returns, terms apply. POs are accepted, Net-30 applies to government orders, and enterprise or volume procurement includes RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 8 x 10/100 Mbps, 1 x 1G combo uplink |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended July 31, 2018 |
Replacement PID | C1300-8T-E-2G |
When an installed estate needs like-for-like spares rather than a replacement rollout, keeping WS-C2960-8TC-S on the order preserves the existing hardware identity. ORM handles stock and RMA across UK, EU, US and MEA regions. Specify the delivery region, quantity and condition before the PO.
When several sites need a common management workflow, switch clustering manages up to 16 compatible switches through one IP address. Cisco Network Assistant manages clusters or communities and can apply actions to multiple ports and switches. Specify the management application, administration image and member inventory before the PO.
When a lab or staging purchase must reproduce an existing LAN Lite configuration, the limit of 64 active VLANs determines whether that configuration fits. Use the production VLAN inventory as the acceptance checklist rather than assuming unlimited segmentation. Specify the saved configuration, required VLAN count and unit condition before the PO.
Gigabit speeds on every access port
WS-C2960-8TC-S limits endpoint connections to 10/100 Mbps. C1300-8T-E-2G provides eight Gigabit Ethernet access ports as the current migration-chain endpoint, but changes the power input to an external supply.
PoE power for connected endpoints
WS-C2960-8TC-S has non-PoE access ports and cannot supply power to phones or access points over Ethernet. Powered endpoints therefore need their own power arrangement.
Two simultaneously active uplink paths
WS-C2960-8TC-S has one dual-purpose uplink; its copper interface and SFP cage cannot operate simultaneously. C1300-8T-E-2G provides two 1G combo uplinks instead of one shared path.
Inter-VLAN routing within the switch
WS-C2960-8TC-S runs Layer 2 LAN Lite switching, so endpoint traffic between VLANs needs an external routing device. A configured management IP address does not make the switch a router.
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| WS-C2960-8TC-S |  WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L |  WS-C2960L-SM-48PS |  WS-C2960L-16PS-LL |  WS-C2960C-8TC-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 163 mm | 172 mm | 292 mm | 240 mm | 213 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | Desktop |
| Height | 44 mm | 44.4 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960-8TC-S | WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L | WS-C2960L-SM-48PS | WS-C2960L-16PS-LL | WS-C2960C-8TC-L |
| Memory | 64 MB | 128 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Power Consumption | 12W | 43W at full throughput with maximum PoE load | 40.32W at 100% traffic / 480 VA maximum apparent input | 157W | 11W |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.08 kg | 4.57 kg | 2.11 kg | 1.27 kg |
| Width | 270 mm | 269 mm | 445 mm | 268 mm | 269 mm |
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WS-C2960-8TC-S identifies a compact Catalyst 2960: WS-C2960 names the switch family, 8 specifies eight 10/100 Ethernet ports, TC corresponds to one dual-purpose copper/SFP Gigabit uplink, and S specifies LAN Lite software. The configuration is fanless, uses internal AC power and originally includes a mounting magnet.
WS-C2960-8TC-S supports the embedded web device manager, Cisco Network Assistant, console or remote CLI, SNMP, and Cisco IOS Configuration Engine. Remote CLI access supports Telnet or SSH v2. Encrypted SSH and SNMPv3 administration requires a cryptographic software image, so include that image requirement in the purchase specification.
LAN Lite is the included Cisco IOS software tier on WS-C2960-8TC-S. The feature set provides Layer 2 access switching rather than endpoint inter-VLAN routing. Software updates remain within the licensed feature set. Specify LAN Lite on the PO so the software tier remains explicit in the supplied configuration.
No, WS-C2960-8TC-S is no longer supported by Cisco: its last date of support was July 31, 2018. Cisco sales ended July 29, 2013, and software maintenance ended July 29, 2014. Reseller stock does not restart those Cisco lifecycle milestones or restore manufacturer support eligibility.
ORM offers WS-C2960-8TC-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units or up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's original limited lifetime hardware warranty has ended, with Cisco service unavailable after July 31, 2018.
No, the Catalyst 2960 compact LAN Lite switch does not supply PoE to endpoints. Its access ports carry Ethernet data only, so connected phones, access points or other equipment require separate power. Non-PoE describes this hardware configuration, not a shared endpoint-power budget that can be allocated across ports.
WS-C2960-8TC-S has one fixed dual-purpose uplink: either a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connection or a 1G SFP connection can be active. For fiber, GLC-SX-MM= supports multimode cabling and GLC-LH-SM= supports multimode or single-mode cabling. Specify the transceiver against the installed fiber type and the connection required at the far end.
WS-C2960-8TC-S provides Layer 2 switching and does not perform inter-VLAN routing for endpoints. A router or Layer 3 switch must handle communication between VLANs. Configuring a management IP address lets administrators reach the switch; that address is not an endpoint default gateway supplied by a routing feature.
No, Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite switches do not form a hardware stack. Switch clustering can manage 16 compatible switches through a single IP address, but each switch remains a separate forwarding device. Specify clustering as a management arrangement and expect separate hardware operation rather than a shared switching fabric.
WS-C2960-8TC-S uses its internal AC power supply with 100-240V input; power over an Ethernet port and an external redundant-power connector are not available. Measured consumption is 12W at full throughput and 11W at 5% throughput. Those measurements describe operating load, not interchangeable PSU ratings.
No, the Catalyst 2960 compact switch is a desktop unit measuring 270 mm wide, 163 mm deep and 44 mm high. It weighs 1.4 kg and uses fanless cooling. The original configuration includes a mounting magnet; specify the mounting arrangement rather than assuming a full-width rack chassis.
WS-C2960-8TC-S carries LAN Lite, while the discontinued WS-C2960-8TC-L carries LAN Base. Both are legacy compact switches with eight Fast Ethernet access ports and one dual-purpose uplink. Match the LAN Lite model to an existing LAN Lite installation; use the LAN Base identity when replacing that exact legacy variant.
WS-C2960-8TC-S has no PoE output, whereas the discontinued WS-C2960-24LC-S powers eight access ports from a shared 123W budget. The difference matters when matching legacy endpoint power requirements. The compact model suits separately powered devices; the PoE variant matches an existing installation that requires switch-supplied power.
WS-C2960-8TC-S has 10/100 Mbps access ports, while C1300-8T-E-2G provides eight Gigabit Ethernet access ports. C1300-8T-E-2G is the current endpoint of the replacement chain. The older switch suits exact legacy sparing; the current model suits purchases that require Gigabit endpoint connections instead of Fast Ethernet.
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