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WS-C2960C-8TC-S
Cisco WS-C2960C-8TC-S Catalyst 2960-C 8-Port Fast Ethernet D...
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WS-C2960C-8TC-S provides fanless Layer 2 access switching through eight 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two fixed 1G dual-purpose uplinks in a desktop chassis. Each uplink uses either its copper connector or its SFP cage, with one medium active at a time. The non-PoE configuration connects locally powered endpoints rather than supplying power to attached devices. Cisco Catalyst 2960-C extends enterprise access outside the wiring closet into offices, classrooms, retail spaces, and hotels. LAN Lite is the included software feature set. The discontinued WS-C2960C-8TC-L sibling carries LAN Base instead, distinguishing the software configuration without changing the access-port count or uplink arrangement. This compact Fast Ethernet access switch retains the endpoint-speed limits of an existing 10/100 installation rather than providing a Gigabit endpoint refresh.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S price for new stock is $1,120.60, a 50% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,241.20. WS-C2960C-8TC-S refurb price is $204.75. WS-C2960C-8TC-S is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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4.2 Mpps forwarding with 64-byte packets establishes the small-packet processing limit for access and uplink traffic. 10 Gbps forwarding bandwidth provides the internal traffic-handling figure for this compact design. 11W maximum power draw supplies the electrical-planning allowance and matches measured consumption at full throughput. WS-C2960C-8TC-S has 128 MB DRAM and 64 MB flash for Cisco IOS operation and local software storage. Autonegotiation selects speed and duplex, while auto-MDIX accommodates straight-through or crossover copper cabling without cable-specific port settings. Copper connections require the attached device to remain within the supported 100 m link distance. MACsec is unavailable, so link encryption is not an included capability. The Catalyst compact switches support browser-based device management and remote CLI access; SSH requires a cryptographic software image. Hardware stacking is not provided, and centralized management does not create a shared switching stack.
Order WS-C2960C-8TC-S in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, and specify the required quantity and condition on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition, and PSU status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM warranty coverage is up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty ended October 31, 2025. For enterprise and volume orders, ORM Systems accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement, and supports regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 8 x 10/100, 2 x 1G combo uplinks |
Replaces | WS-C2960-8TC-S, end of sale July 29, 2013 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended October 31, 2025 |
Replacement PID | C1300-8T-E-2G / WS-C2960C-8TC-S-RF (Cisco remanufactured) |
In a remote branch office with 12–15 workstations and a WAN router, IT deploys the WS-C2960C-8TC-S Catalyst 2960C Switch (8 Fast Ethernet ports, 2 dual-personality uplink slots, LAN Lite). Dual 1G copper/SFP uplinks connect to diverse distribution switches, enabling sub-second STP convergence and EtherChannel load balancing. Benefits: 99.99% network uptime, streamlined failover, and cost-effective LAN deployment optimized for Cisco Prime management.
A retail outlet integrates point-of-sale terminals and IP surveillance cameras on a single switch. The WS-C2960C-8TC-S delivers eight 10/100 ports for POS devices and cameras, plus two dual-uplink modules for resilient connections to the core network. With VLAN segmentation (VLAN 10 for POS, VLAN 20 for cameras) and basic ACLs in LAN Lite, the store achieves PCI compliance, isolates traffic to improve security, and ensures high-performance video streaming.
A university installs the WS-C2960C-8TC-S in a seminar building to aggregate wired endpoints and AP uplinks. Eight Fast Ethernet ports serve presentation laptops and VoIP phones, while dual uplinks (copper or fiber) connect to the central distribution switch and wireless controller. LLDP-enabled discovery simplifies AP provisioning; VLAN segmentation separates faculty and guest Wi-Fi. Outcome: rapid deployment, centralized VLAN management, and enhanced classroom connectivity.
When a multi-site rollout reuses a common segmentation plan, the LAN Lite configuration supports 64 VLANs. Compare that ceiling with each site's required VLAN inventory rather than assuming the broader family limit. Specify the required VLAN count and confirm the common configuration before approving the purchase order.
When equipment is being staged before a branch shipment, local configuration can use the RJ-45 console or USB mini-Type B console connection. Choose the interface supported by the staging workstation, allocate the required console cabling, and specify the staging connection method before releasing the hardware order.
When a compact switch is being ordered for a location that can become cold before power is applied, the minimum ambient temperature for cold start is 0°C. Running-temperature limits do not remove that startup restriction. Check the site's restart conditions and specify the permitted cold-start environment before the PO.
Gigabit links to every endpoint
WS-C2960C-8TC-S limits its access ports to 10/100 Mbps. C1300-8T-E-2G retains eight access ports but provides Gigabit Ethernet and uses an external power supply.
Endpoint power over Ethernet
WS-C2960C-8TC-S has no PoE output. C1300-8P-E-2G is an eight-port Gigabit PoE alternative with an external power supply; size its endpoint-power requirements separately.
10G uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960C-8TC-S has fixed 1G dual-purpose uplinks without a 10G uplink option. Its SFP cages cannot provide 10G service, and no removable uplink expansion card is supported.
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| WS-C2960C-8TC-S |  WS-C2960C-8PC-L |  WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L |  WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L |  WS-C2960C-12PC-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 213 mm | 238 mm | 172 mm | 172 mm | 238 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 | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Height | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960C-8TC-S | WS-C2960C-8PC-L | WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L | WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L | WS-C2960C-12PC-L |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Power Consumption | 11W | 157W | 15W | 43W at full throughput with maximum PoE load | 158W |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 1.86 kg. | 1.08 kg | 1.08 kg | 1.86 kg. |
| Width | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm |
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WS-C2960C-8TC-S is a Catalyst 2960-C compact switch with eight Fast Ethernet data ports, two dual-purpose uplinks, and LAN Lite software. WS-C2960C identifies the family; 8 identifies the access-port count; TC describes the data-port and dual-purpose-uplink configuration; S identifies LAN Lite rather than LAN Base.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S supports the web-based device manager, Cisco IOS CLI through console, Telnet or SSH, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, CiscoView, SNMP applications, and Cisco Configuration Engine. SSH requires cryptographic software. Local console access uses RJ-45 or USB mini-Type B; browser management uses the embedded device manager.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S reached end of sale on October 30, 2020, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2025. Its replacement chain passes through the discontinued WS-C2960L-8TS-LL and C1000-8T-2G-L to current C1300-8T-E-2G. Retained units have no remaining Cisco support or warranty entitlement beyond that final support date.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960C-8TC-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty ended with Cisco support on October 31, 2025.
No, WS-C2960C-8TC-S cannot be upgraded from LAN Lite to LAN Base; its Cisco IOS feature set is fixed for this compact model. Software maintenance within LAN Lite differs from a feature-set upgrade. Specify required functionality before purchasing rather than treating another feature tier as a later license addition.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S replaced the discontinued WS-C2960-8TC-S, which reached end of sale July 29, 2013. Both have eight Fast Ethernet access ports and LAN Lite, but WS-C2960C-8TC-S provides two dual-purpose uplinks rather than one. Neither model remains supported by Cisco, so replacement planning must also account for the newer unit's ended support.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S includes LAN Lite, while the discontinued WS-C2960C-8TC-L includes LAN Base. Both configurations have eight 10/100 access ports and two dual-purpose uplinks. The LAN Lite model suits existing basic Layer 2 requirements; the LAN Base variant addresses broader Layer 2 feature requirements, but neither variant provides a current Cisco support path.
WS-C2960C-8TC-S supplies no endpoint power, whereas the discontinued WS-C2960C-8PC-L provides eight PoE ports and a 124W shared budget. The data-only model suits locally powered devices; the PoE model addresses equipment needing power over Ethernet. Neither option restores Cisco support, so legacy replacement decisions must separate power requirements from lifecycle acceptance.
C1300-8T-E-2G provides eight Gigabit Ethernet access ports, where WS-C2960C-8TC-S provides eight Fast Ethernet access ports. C1300-8T-E-2G is the current endpoint of the replacement chain. The older model suits retained 100 Mbps installations; the Catalyst 1300 model suits buyers refreshing endpoint links to Gigabit Ethernet rather than preserving the legacy speed limit.
The eight-port LAN Lite Catalyst 2960-C supports two 1G dual-purpose uplinks, each selecting either RJ-45 copper or an SFP connection. Each uplink's copper and SFP connectors cannot operate as independent ports. When both media have active links, SFP takes priority unless the medium is selected manually. Specify the intended medium before ordering.
Yes, the Catalyst 2960-C desktop switch can be installed in an equipment rack using RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= mounting brackets. The hardware remains a compact desktop design rather than a full-width rack chassis. Include RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= on the purchase order when rack installation is required, and confirm the intended mounting method before shipment.
No, the eight-port LAN Lite Catalyst 2960-C uses an internal AC power supply accepting 100-240V AC rather than an external adapter or PoE uplink input. The 11W power rating supports electrical planning. Specify the regional AC power cord for the order and confirm mains availability at the installation location.
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