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WS-C2960+48TC-S
Cisco WS-C2960+48TC-S Catalyst 2960-Plus 48-Port Fast Ethern...
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WS-C2960+48TC-S is a managed Layer 2 access switch with 48 Fast Ethernet copper ports and two fixed Gigabit dual-purpose uplinks. Each uplink uses either its copper connector or its SFP cage, so the media choices do not create four independent connections. The non-PoE configuration serves separately powered endpoints and occupies one rack unit. Within the Catalyst 2960-Plus range, LAN Lite supplies the basic software feature set for branch offices, remote sites, retail locations and conventional desktop workspaces. The discontinued WS-C2960+48PST-S differs by providing endpoint PoE with a 370W shared budget. This 48-port Fast Ethernet access switch keeps desktop connections at 10/100Mbps while providing Gigabit aggregation; confirm the endpoint speed requirement before selecting the legacy configuration for a replacement order.
WS-C2960+48TC-S price for new stock is $909.30, a 53.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,942.00. WS-C2960+48TC-S refurb price is $567.21. WS-C2960+48TC-S is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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16 Gbps switching capacity defines the forwarding bandwidth available to connected interfaces. 10.1 Mpps forwarding at 64-byte packets provides the small-packet rate for traffic-profile checks. 30.2W measured consumption at 100% traffic estimates the AC load for facility planning rather than describing a power supply rating. WS-C2960+48TC-S carries 128 MB of DRAM and 64 MB of flash for its operating image and configuration storage. LAN Lite supports 64 active VLANs, so the deployed segmentation plan must remain within that limit. Support for 9018-byte Ethernet frames accommodates jumbo-frame configurations when the attached network path accepts the same frame size. Four egress queues per port, Shaped Round Robin scheduling and Weighted Tail Drop provide traffic-scheduling and congestion-handling controls. Administration includes the Cisco IOS CLI, embedded web device manager, Cisco Network Assistant and SNMP applications. SSH requires a cryptographic software image; console and Telnet provide other CLI paths. Static routing requires LAN Base and is unavailable on this LAN Lite model.
ORM Systems supplies WS-C2960+48TC-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units, up to 1 year for refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for rated-speed port links and optics bay recognition, then firmware verified and wiped to factory default. Specify condition and accessories on the PO; Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty has original-owner and discontinuance limits, with applicable Cisco service ending October 31, 2026. Enterprise and volume orders can use PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and UK, EU, US and MEA stock/RMA coverage.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10/100Mbps / 2 x 1G combo uplinks |
Replaces | WS-C2960-48TC-S / WS-C2960-48TT-S; end-of-sale October 31, 2014 |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale October 31, 2021; support ends October 31, 2026 |
Replacement PID | C1300-48T-4G via discontinued C1000-48T-4G-L |
When a maintenance purchase must replace WS-C2960-48TC-S or WS-C2960-48TT-S, WS-C2960+48TC-S is the named replacement for both older parts. Treat the replacement as a hardware change rather than a software-image conversion. Compare existing cabling and saved configurations, then specify acceptance checks before issuing the replacement purchase order.
When a staging environment needs to reproduce LAN Lite access controls, distinguish management-plane filtering from endpoint traffic enforcement. IPv4 ACLs on this image attach to VLAN interfaces, not physical interfaces. Build the intended test configuration and verify that restriction before specifying the switch on a lab purchase order.
When several remote sites need centrally maintained access configurations, the embedded device manager administers individual switches and cannot create or manage switch clusters. Cluster administration requires the CLI or Cisco Network Assistant. Specify the intended management workflow and configuration staging requirements before issuing the rollout purchase order.
Gigabit speed on desktop connections
WS-C2960+48TC-S limits access connections to 10/100Mbps. C1300-48T-4G retains 48-port density but supplies Gigabit access and is the current model at the end of the replacement chain.
10G fiber uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960+48TC-S has 1G uplinks, not 10G uplinks. C1300-48T-4X provides four 10G SFP+ uplinks and also changes the access configuration to 48 Gigabit connections.
Inline power for connected endpoints
WS-C2960+48TC-S has no PoE output and cannot power endpoints through its Ethernet ports. Connected equipment requires independent power; changing the software image cannot add powered-port hardware.
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| WS-C2960+48TC-S |  WS-C2960+24LC-S |  WS-C2960+24PC-L |  WS-C2960+48TC-L |  WS-C2960+24PC-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 242 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 242 mm | 332 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960+48TC-S | WS-C2960+24LC-S | WS-C2960+24PC-L | WS-C2960+48TC-L | WS-C2960+24PC-S |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Power Consumption | 30.2W (100% traffic) | 26.1W measured at 100% traffic | 35.6W measured at 100% traffic | 30.6W at 100% traffic | 35.2W measured at 100% traffic |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 4.5 kg. | 5.4 kg | 3.6 kg | 5.4 kg |
| Width | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
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WS-C2960+48TC-S identifies a Catalyst 2960-Plus configuration: WS-C2960+ is the family prefix, 48 is the Fast Ethernet access-port count, TC identifies two dual-purpose copper/SFP Gigabit uplinks, and S indicates LAN Lite. The complete configuration is non-PoE, so the part number does not identify a powered-endpoint model.
WS-C2960+48TC-S is managed through the embedded web device manager, Cisco IOS CLI over console, Telnet or SSH, Cisco Network Assistant, SNMP applications, Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco IOS Configuration Engine. SSH needs a cryptographic software image. The web device manager administers individual switches; cluster administration uses the CLI or Network Assistant.
Yes, WS-C2960+48TC-S is discontinued, with end-of-sale on October 31, 2021 and last support on October 31, 2026. Software maintenance ended October 31, 2022. Existing service or warranty entitlement does not extend Cisco support beyond the final support date.
WS-C2960+48TC-S replaces WS-C2960-48TC-S and WS-C2960-48TT-S, which both reached end-of-sale on October 31, 2014. The replacement retains 48 Fast Ethernet access connections and LAN Lite but is also discontinued. Specify the exact Plus part number when matching a legacy spare, rather than a nearby LAN Base variant.
No, WS-C2960+48TC-S cannot be upgraded from LAN Lite to LAN Base because the feature level is tied to the hardware model. A software-image change does not convert this configuration into the LAN Base version. Identify any requirements beyond LAN Lite before specifying the hardware and associated software on the order.
Two Gigabit uplinks are available on WS-C2960+48TC-S; each is a dual-purpose interface with one 1000BASE-T connector and one SFP cage. Only one medium operates per interface, so copper and fiber are alternatives rather than additional uplinks. Select the link medium and compatible transceiver for any fiber connection before ordering.
No, WS-C2960+48TC-S does not deliver PoE to connected endpoints. Its 48 access ports provide 10/100Mbps data connections without inline power, and its fixed Gigabit uplinks provide upstream connectivity. Phones, access points or other equipment needing power from the Ethernet switch require a different hardware configuration or an independent power source.
No, WS-C2960+48TC-S does not have an internal redundant supply or a Cisco RPS connector. The model uses its internal AC supply and accepts 100-240V AC. Unlike family configurations with RPS connectors, this LAN Lite non-PoE version cannot gain external RPS backup by adding a cable or chassis accessory.
64 active VLANs are supported by Catalyst 2960-Plus models running LAN Lite. The available VLAN ID space is 4K, but that does not increase the number of VLANs that can be active concurrently. Review the number of configured segments, rather than just their numeric IDs, before selecting the LAN Lite version.
WS-C2960+48PST-S supplies PoE with a 370W shared budget, while WS-C2960+48TC-S supplies no endpoint power. Both models are discontinued. The PoE version addresses powered-endpoint requirements; the non-PoE version serves equipment with separate power sources. Choose between these legacy configurations by the endpoint power requirement, not by the shared LAN Lite designation.
WS-C2960+48TC-L runs LAN Base, while WS-C2960+48TC-S runs LAN Lite, and both models are discontinued. LAN Lite cannot be upgraded to LAN Base. The LAN Base model fits legacy installations needing its broader software features; LAN Lite fits configurations that remain within the smaller feature set.
C1300-48T-4G provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, while WS-C2960+48TC-S provides 48 Fast Ethernet access ports. The current model follows the migration chain through the discontinued C1000-48T-4G-L. The older configuration serves legacy 10/100Mbps endpoint requirements; the Gigabit model addresses orders requiring faster desktop access.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960+48TC-S new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty is original-owner restricted and capped five years after discontinuance; applicable Cisco service ends October 31, 2026.
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