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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%.
Quality Certifications
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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
5
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.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance?
The Catalyst 2960 Plus delivers a switching capacity of 21 Gbps and a forwarding rate up to 15.5 Mpps for wire-speed performance.
What features does the Cisco LAN Base image include?
Cisco LAN Base provides advanced Layer 2 switching, security features, QoS, basic IPv4/IPv6 static routing, and integrated management tools.
Does the switch support IPv6?
Yes, the Catalyst 2960 Plus supports IPv6 host and network management for modern network environments.
How can I configure and manage the switch?
You can manage the switch via Cisco IOS CLI, web-based GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure for centralized monitoring.
What are common use cases for the Catalyst 2960 Plus?
Ideal for small to medium enterprise deployments, branch offices, and wiring closets requiring PoE endpoints, basic segmentation, and secure access.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The unit measures 44.5 cm x 26 cm x 4.45 cm (W x D x H) and weighs approximately 4.3 kg, fitting standard 19-inch rack mounts.
What is the typical power consumption?
Typical power consumption is 125 W idle and up to 900 W under full PoE load, depending on powered devices.
Does the WS-C2960+48PST-L support switch stacking?
No, the Catalyst 2960 Plus series does not support Cisco FlexStack; each switch operates independently.
Which SFP modules are compatible?
It supports 100 Mbps SFP modules such as GLC-FE-100BX-U and GLC-FE-100EX for multimode and single-mode fiber uplinks.
What security features are included in the switch?
Security features include IEEE 802.1X port-based access control, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, port security, and Secure Shell (SSH).
Does the switch support Quality of Service (QoS)?
Yes, it provides four hardware queues per port, traffic classification, marking, and queuing mechanisms for end-to-end traffic prioritization.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a 1-year limited hardware warranty with optional SMARTnet support for 24×7 global access, advance replacement, and software updates.