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Cisco WS-C2960CG-8TC-L Catalyst 2960-C 8-Port Gigabit Deskto...
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WS-C2960CG-8TC-L is a fanless, managed Layer 2 desktop switch with eight 10/100/1000 RJ-45 access ports and two fixed 1G dual-purpose uplinks. Each uplink uses either its copper connection or its SFP cage; the two media choices share the same interface. Non-PoE access ports connect separately powered endpoints, while the internal AC supply powers the switch. The Catalyst 2960-C extends enterprise access into retail areas, classrooms, and other locations outside the wiring closet. LAN Base provides the included Cisco IOS feature set for local switching and access controls. The discontinued WS-C2960C-8PC-L instead supplies PoE on Fast Ethernet access ports. This configuration serves buyers retaining traditional copper connections alongside a fiber path to the existing network.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L price for new stock is $1,509.38. WS-C2960CG-8TC-L refurb price is $147.00. WS-C2960CG-8TC-L is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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10 Gbps forwarding bandwidth defines the traffic capacity available to the attached access network. 14.9 Mpps forwarding at a 64-byte packet size supplies the packet-rate reference for small-frame workloads. 18W measured consumption at full throughput establishes the supply-side planning figure for the data-only unit. WS-C2960CG-8TC-L contains 128 MB of DRAM and 64 MB of flash for runtime operation and image storage. LACP and PAgP provide Ethernet channel formation, while UDLD can detect and disable unidirectional fiber links. IGMP Snooping and IPv6 MLD Snooping restrict multicast delivery to requesting receivers. Voice VLAN separates voice traffic; RSPAN exposes remote port traffic for troubleshooting. SSH and cryptographic SNMPv3 require a cryptographic image for encrypted administration. The Cisco Catalyst compact switch also supports TACACS+ and RADIUS for administrator authentication. MACsec is absent from this model, so access-link encryption requires different hardware rather than a configuration change.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960CG-8TC-L new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units; 30-day returns apply to every condition, with terms applying. 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. Specify the condition, quantity, and delivery region on the PO, recognizing that Cisco's enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty and service ended October 31, 2021. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, government orders support Net-30, and RMA includes advance replacement through UK, EU, US, and MEA regional stock and RMA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Base |
Port Configuration | 8 x 1G, 2 x 1G copper/SFP combo uplinks |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 30, 2016; support ended October 31, 2021 |
Replacement PID | C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E |
A maintenance purchase replacing a discontinued WS-C2960G-8TC-L starts from a seven-port Gigabit access design with one copper/SFP uplink. WS-C2960CG-8TC-L is the named replacement, but the uplink layout changes. Review the existing patch plan and interface assignments, then specify the required connection media before the PO.
A multisite rollout retaining a common voice configuration can use WS-C2960CG-8TC-L with AutoQoS for Cisco IP phone detection, traffic classification, and egress queue configuration. Prepare the common voice-policy template during staging, confirm the connected phone types, and specify the configuration requirements with each site's hardware quantities before the consolidated PO.
A staging bench reproducing a segmented access network can use the 255-VLAN limit to scope its test configuration. Keep validation separate from live deployment and record VLAN assignments, endpoint roles, and trunk requirements in the build sheet. Confirm that the planned VLAN count fits before ordering the lab quantity.
PoE power for connected endpoints
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L supplies no endpoint power. C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E is the current eight-port PoE+ alternative, with a 240W power budget and Essentials software.
10G uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L limits uplinks to 1G through two shared copper/SFP pairs. The fixed uplink architecture cannot accept a removable 10G uplink module.
Ongoing Cisco hardware service
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L passed its last date of support on October 31, 2021. C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E is the current data-only replacement, increasing access density from eight to 12 ports.
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| WS-C2960CG-8TC-L |  WS-C3560CG-8TC-S |  WS-C2960CX-8TC-L |  WS-C2960CX-8PC-L |  WS-C3560C-12PC-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 213 mm | 213 mm | 213 mm | 238 mm | 238.76 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Height | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 44.45 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960CG-8TC-L | WS-C3560CG-8TC-S | WS-C2960CX-8TC-L | WS-C2960CX-8PC-L | WS-C3560C-12PC-S |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Power Consumption | 18W | 20W | 18.8W at 100% throughput | 161.4W | 159W |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 1.35 kg | 1.72 kg. | 2.27 kg | 1.86 kg. |
| Width | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269.24 mm |
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Reviewed on the 27 July 2021
Reliable dual uplink flexibility.
Reviewed on the 22 January 2022
Professional small-network switching.
Reviewed on the 1 March 2017
Stable LAN Base feature set.
Reviewed on the 28 September 2018
Consistent performance under daily workloads.
Reviewed on the 6 November 2022
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L delivered strong gigabit performance in compact form.
Reviewed on the 23 June 2018
Dependable Catalyst switching platform.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L identifies a Catalyst 2960-C switch with eight Gigabit access ports, two dual-purpose uplinks, and LAN Base. The WS-C2960CG segment identifies this compact Gigabit model; 8 identifies the access-port count; TC corresponds to the copper/SFP uplink configuration; L corresponds to LAN Base.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L supports CLI access through SSH, Telnet, RS-232 console, and Mini USB console, plus browser-based management, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP. SSH and cryptographic SNMPv3 require a cryptographic software image. Select the intended administration path and image requirements before configuration.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L reached end of sale on October 30, 2016, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2021. The direct replacement, WS-C2960CX-8TC-L, is also discontinued. The forward replacement chain reaches C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E, a current compact data-only model with 12 access ports rather than eight.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960CG-8TC-L new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions include 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty and service ended October 31, 2021. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default.
LAN Base is the included software feature set on WS-C2960CG-8TC-L, and the feature set cannot be upgraded. The model does not offer an IP Base upgrade path. Choose the hardware against the required access features before ordering rather than planning to add a higher feature tier later.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L replaces the discontinued WS-C2960G-8TC-L, whose end-of-sale date was July 29, 2013. The older model has seven Gigabit access ports and one copper/SFP uplink; the replacement has eight access ports and two dual-purpose uplinks. Review interface assignments before applying an existing configuration to the replacement.
No, WS-C2960CG-8TC-L does not supply PoE to connected devices. Its eight Gigabit access ports carry data, so phones, access points, and other endpoints need separate power arrangements. The internal AC supply operates the switch itself and does not provide a downstream power budget for attached equipment.
Two fixed 1G dual-purpose uplinks are fitted to WS-C2960CG-8TC-L, each providing a copper connection and an SFP cage for the same interface. A copper port and its paired SFP cage cannot operate as independent uplinks. Select the connection media for each uplink; the chassis has no removable uplink-module bay.
Yes, WS-C2960CG-8TC-L can be installed in a 19-inch rack with RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= mounting brackets. The chassis remains a desktop-format unit measuring 44.4 mm high, 269 mm wide, and 213 mm deep, with a weight of 1.35 kg. Specify RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= when rack installation is required.
No, WS-C2960CG-8TC-L does not support MACsec on its access links. The included LAN Base feature set provides Layer 2 services but not that link-encryption capability. A requirement for encrypted switch-to-endpoint Ethernet must therefore be addressed with different hardware rather than an upgrade to this model's software tier.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L operates from -5°C to 40°C, with a minimum ambient temperature of 0°C for a cold start. The Gigabit model's operating ceiling is lower than the Fast Ethernet models' ceiling. Check the installation area's temperature range and restart conditions before specifying the unit for an unattended location.
WS-C2960C-8PC-L supplies PoE with a 124W shared budget, whereas WS-C2960CG-8TC-L provides data-only access ports. Both models are discontinued. The PoE model addresses legacy powered-endpoint requirements on Fast Ethernet connections; the Gigabit model addresses separately powered endpoints requiring faster access connections. Neither represents a current-generation hardware purchase.
WS-C2960CG-8TC-L includes LAN Base, while WS-C2960C-8TC-S includes LAN Lite. The LAN Base model supports 255 VLANs; the LAN Lite model supports 64. Both are discontinued. LAN Base addresses larger segmented access configurations, while LAN Lite addresses legacy configurations that remain within its lower VLAN ceiling.
C9200CX-12T-2X2G-E has 12 data-only access ports, compared with eight on WS-C2960CG-8TC-L. The current model sits at the end of the replacement chain through the discontinued WS-C2960CX-8TC-L. The 12-port model suits expanded endpoint counts; the discontinued eight-port unit addresses like-for-like legacy purchases without current Cisco service.
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