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WS-C2960+48PST-L
Catalyst 2960 Plus 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT +2 SFP LAN Base
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WS-C2960+48PST-L Overview
WS-C2960+48PST-L is a high-performance Cisco Catalyst switch engineered for seamless network integration and robust scalability. Designed with a fixed architecture, this rack-mount device features 48 PoE-enabled 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports alongside four dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, ensuring reliable connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance systems in medium-sized enterprise and branch office environments.
WS-C2960+48PST-L offers flexible power options with an AC power supply and supports advanced stacking through Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology, delivering up to 80 Gbps of stacking throughput. With its LAN Lite operating system, efficient switching capacity of 128 Gbps, and an optimized port/expansion layout, this managed switch is ideally suited for networks seeking secure, scalable, and energy-efficient performance.
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WS-C2960+48PST-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 80 Gbps
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Power Consumption
- 370W
- POE Support
- POE+
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Width
- 17.32 inches
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Memory
- 64 MB
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C2960+48PST-L
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 2960+ 48 Port PoE Switch
- Depth
- 15.71 inches
- Weight
- 30.1 lbs
WS-C2960+48PST-L Use Case
Branch Office IP Telephony and Surveillance Consolidation
In a regional branch office with 45 employees, the WS-C2960+48PST-L Catalyst 2960 Plus 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT +2 SFP LAN Base powers VoIP phones and PoE IP cameras over a single chassis. By delivering 370W of PoE budget and dual Gigabit uplinks, it simplifies wiring, ensures uninterrupted voice quality, and centralizes camera feeds, resulting in 30% lower deployment costs and 99.99% uptime for critical communications and security.
Campus Wireless Access Edge Aggregation
At a mid-sized university campus, the Catalyst 2960 Plus 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT +2 SFP LAN Base aggregates 24 dual-band wireless APs across two buildings. Its 2×1000BT RJ-45 and 2 SFP uplinks enable high-availability links to the core switch, while 370W PoE supports Wi-Fi 6 APs. This deployment delivers seamless roaming, centralized PoE management, and 40% faster throughput for 2,000 daily users, optimizing network reliability and IT operational overhead.
Retail Store PoS and IP Security Deployment
In a high-traffic retail chain store, the WS-C2960+48PST-L supports 30 PoS terminals and 8 IP surveillance cameras with 802.3af PoE on all 48 Fast Ethernet ports. Dual Gigabit uplinks to the distribution switch ensure sub-millisecond transaction processing and real-time video streaming. The result is PCI-compliant data security, centralized power over Ethernet, and a scalable platform that reduces branch IT visits by 50% and accelerates checkout times by 20%.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C2960+48PST-L |  WS-C2960+24LC-L |  WS-C2960+24TC-L |  WS-C2960+48TC-L |  WS-C2960+24LC-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 15.71 inches | 11.5 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.5 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Base | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100 |
| 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-C2960+24LC-L | WS-C2960+24TC-L | WS-C2960+48TC-L | WS-C2960+24LC-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports, 2 SFP uplink ports | 24 10/100 Ethernet ports with 2 combo uplink ports | 48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports with 2 dual-purpose uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370W | 50 W | 55W | 60W | 60W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 2960+ 48 Port PoE Switch | Cisco Catalyst 2960+ 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch, LAN Lite | Cisco Catalyst 2960 Plus 24 Port 10/100 with 2 Combo Uplink Ports | Cisco Catalyst 2960+ 48TC-L | Cisco Catalyst 2960+ 24-Port LC 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 32 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 80 Gbps | 40 Gbps | N/A | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 30.1 lbs | 12.5 lbs | 14 lbs | 31 lbs | 13.8 lbs |
| Width | 17.32 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Elena Thornton
4
Handles multiple devices smoothly, PoE performance is excellent.
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Derek Holloway
5
Consistent uptime and easy to manage in medium-sized deployments.
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Natalie Briggs
3
Great option for high-density PoE environments, very dependable.
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Simon Gallagher
4
Compact design with predictable performance for edge network deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Plus 48 10/100 PoE + 2 1000BT + 2 SFP LAN Base switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Plus (WS-C2960+48PST-L) is a fixed-access Layer 2 Ethernet switch offering 48 10/100 PoE ports, two 10/100/1000 uplinks, two SFP slots, and Cisco LAN Base software for secure, scalable edge connectivity.
How many PoE ports does the WS-C2960+48PST-L model support?
The WS-C2960+48PST-L supports 48 10/100 PoE ports, each capable of delivering up to 15.4 W per port for IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras.
What is the total PoE power budget?
The switch provides a maximum PoE power budget of 740 W, enabling you to power multiple PoE endpoints simultaneously.
What uplink connectivity options are available?
It features two 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 uplink ports and two SFP uplink slots for flexible fiber connectivity.