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- Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Catalyst 2960-CX 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Desktop Switch, 2x1G SFP and 2x1G Copper Uplinks, LAN Base
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Fanless PoE+ Switching for Space-Constrained Edges
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a fanless Layer 2 compact access switch for placing Cisco IOS LAN Base switching outside the wiring closet. The Catalyst 2960-CX model provides eight 10/100/1000 PoE+ access ports in a desktop chassis, with fixed 2 x 1G SFP and 2 x 1G copper uplinks that can all operate simultaneously. Its PoE+ ports serve IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, PCs and video endpoints where a single uplink back to the closet is preferable to multiple horizontal cable runs. The 2960-CX compact switch is part of Cisco Catalyst Compact Switches, a space-constrained edge family for quiet placement near users. WS-C2960CX-8TC-L keeps the same LAN Base uplink layout but removes PoE, separating this PoE+ model for powered endpoints.
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L price for new stock is $504.00, a 73.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,934.00. WS-C2960CX-8PC-L refurb price is $173.25. WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
24 Gbps switching capacity supports line-rate forwarding for the fixed Gigabit access and uplink ports, and 17.9 Mpps forwarding rate is specified for the 2960CX-8PC-L model. 124W PoE budget is shared across the eight powered ports, with 30W per-port PoE+ maximum and 15.4W per-port PoE maximum. WS-C2960CX-8PC-L runs Cisco IOS Software with LAN Base, delivering advanced Layer 2 services rather than OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PBR, multicast routing or VRF Lite. 512 MB DRAM and 128 MB flash support the compact managed image, while 255 VLANs, 4000 VLAN IDs, 9000-byte MTU and 9198-byte jumbo frames set the relevant Layer 2 scale. Management uses Cisco Network Assistant, Device Manager, Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Catalyst Smart Operations, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, SSH and Telnet. An internal autoranging AC supply accepts 100-240V AC, and the fanless chassis uses heat sink fins rather than serviceable fans. The operating range is -5°C to 45°C for 2960-CX models.
Ordering
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is available from ORM Systems in new sealed and certified refurbished condition. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested; managed units are firmware verified, wiped to factory default, checked for power-on and POST, clean boot, every port linking at rated speed, PoE output under load, optics bay recognition and PSU status. Order this switch with any needed CMPCT-CBLE-GRD=, CMPCT-DIN-MNT= or RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= accessories on the same PO. New units carry up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, returns are 30 days with terms applying, and ORM supports PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and UK, EU, US and MEA stock and RMA coverage.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Base |
Port Configuration | 8 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 1G SFP, 2 x 1G copper |
PoE Budget | 124W |
Max Power Draw | 161.4W |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale 30 April 2024 |
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Catalyst 2960-CX
- Use Case
- Branch Office
- Management Type
- Managed
- Software Image
- LAN Base
- Layer
- Layer 2
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 8
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU
- RJ-45 Ports
- 8 x 1GbE PoE+ / 2 x 1GbE uplink
- SFP Ports
- 2 x 1GbE
- Uplink Type
- Fixed
- Uplink Speed Class
- 1G
- PoE Support
- PoE+
- PoE Port Count
- 8 PoE Ports
- PoE Budget
- 124W
- Switching Capacity
- 24 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- 17.9 Mpps
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Flash Memory
- 128 MB
- Stackable
- No
- Form Factor
- Desktop
- Input Voltage
- 100-240V AC
- Power Consumption
- 161.4W
- Redundant PSU
- No
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Operating Temperature
- -5°C to 45°C
- MTBF
- 569530 Hours
- Cisco Warranty
- Enhanced Limited Lifetime / Cisco service ends 30 April 2029
- Certifications
- UL 60950-1 / CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1 / CE Marking / GB 4943 / IEC 60825 / FCC Part 15 CFR 47 Class A / EN/IEC 61000-4-5 / EN 55022 CISPR22 / EN 55024 CISPR24 / AS/NZS Class A / VCCI Class A / KCC Class A / ANATEL / CCC / GOST / ROHS 6
- Height
- 44.4 mm
- Width
- 269 mm
- Depth
- 238 mm
- Weight
- 2.27 kg
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Use Case
Distributed Access Edge Handoff
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L sits outside the main wiring closet and terminates up to eight local Gigabit Ethernet endpoints that require PoE+ power. Engineers assign voice, data, camera, or access-point VLANs on the LAN Base image, apply QoS and Layer 2 security controls, then return traffic through 1G copper or 1G SFP uplinks into the building network. The 124W PoE budget supports a defined endpoint group without extending every copper run back to the closet. The result is a controlled Catalyst access edge in space-constrained locations.
Access To Distribution Uplink Handoff
The switch operates at the access layer and presents aggregated endpoint traffic to upstream distribution over two 1G copper and two 1G SFP uplink interfaces. Network teams configure trunks, LACP, EtherChannel, spanning tree, and VLAN boundaries according to the campus design, while the eight PoE+ access ports serve powered endpoints locally across the small access zone. WS-C2960CX-8PC-L keeps all four uplink interfaces available for simultaneous use or downlink reuse. The result is predictable access-to-distribution connectivity without installing a larger closet switch.
Compact Edge Operations Point
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L occupies a quiet operational edge position where local IT teams need Cisco IOS management near endpoints rather than an unmanaged switch. Engineers monitor the LAN Base switch through SNMP, RMON, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or Cisco Network Assistant, then use SSH, interface templates, Auto Smartports, and port-level controls to standardize small access drops and audit endpoint changes. The fanless 1.75-inch-high chassis fits desk, wall, rack, or DIN-rail placements. The result is managed PoE+ access with consistent Catalyst operations in constrained spaces.
Best For
Desk Or DIN Sites
Small offices or retail counters that cannot use a full-width rack can place the desktop chassis on a shelf, wall, DIN rail or metal surface. Add CMPCT-DIN-MNT=, CMPCT-MGNT-TRAY=, RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= or RCKMNT-23-CMPCT= to the PO to match the mounting surface.
Powered Endpoint Pods
Eight local endpoints can share one compact PoE+ switch when phones, cameras or access points are clustered away from the wiring closet. Size the load before ordering: 124W supports eight 15.4W PoE devices or four 30W PoE+ devices, not eight maximum-power PoE+ devices.
Legacy Compact Refresh
Sites standardizing from older Fast Ethernet compact switches may be replacing WS-C2960C-8PC-L, which had 8 FE PoE ports and 2 x dual uplinks. If the same purchase also sets a new compact standard, decide whether the standard stays on Catalyst IOS or moves to cloud management before the PO.
Not Suitable If
10G uplinks to distribution
The fixed uplinks are 2 x 1G SFP and 2 x 1G copper. C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E moves the compact successor path to 2 x 10G and 2 x 1G uplinks.
30W on every PoE port
The 124W budget cannot provide 30W to all eight powered ports at once. C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E raises the compact PoE successor budget to 240W.
Layer 3 routed access
LAN Base on 2960-CX delivers Layer 2 services; OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PBR, multicast routing and VRF Lite are not the software path for this PID.
Redundant power feeds
The chassis uses one internal AC power supply and no second internal PSU bay. Specify a switch platform with redundant power supplies if dual-feed power is mandatory.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C2960CX-8PC-L |  WS-C3560C-12PC-S |  WS-C3560C-8PC-S |  WS-C2960CG-8TC-L |  WS-C2960CX-8TC-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 238 mm | 238.76 mm | 238.76 mm | 10.6 inches | 11.06 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 128 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop / Rack-mount |
| Height | 44.4 mm | 44.45 mm | 44.4 mm | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960CX-8PC-L | WS-C3560C-12PC-S | WS-C3560C-8PC-S | WS-C2960CG-8TC-L | WS-C2960CX-8TC-L |
| Memory | 512 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Power Consumption | 161.4W | 159W | 158W | 33 W | 14.5 W |
| SFP Ports | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | 2 x 1GbE (Combo, shared with RJ-45) | Combo | 4 SFP Ports |
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.86 kg. | 1.86 kg. | 9.3 lbs | 9.26 lbs |
| Width | 269 mm | 269.24 mm | 269 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.2 inches |
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Reviews & Ratings
M
Maddox Fuller
Reviewed on the 14 September 2018
4
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L delivered compact PoE switching with reliable LAN Base features.
N
Nolan Pierce
Reviewed on the 5 July 2020
5
Stable performance in branch office deployments.
O
Orson Clarke
Reviewed on the 18 September 2024
5
Quiet operation and strong uptime.
P
Paxton Hayes
Reviewed on the 13 January 2026
5
Consistent PoE power for IP phones and APs.
Q
Quinn Daniels
Reviewed on the 9 January 2019
4
Professional small-site switching solution.
R
Ridge Carter
Reviewed on the 30 November 2019
5
Dependable Catalyst access switch.
Questions & Answers
What does WS-C2960CX-8PC-L mean?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is the 2960-CX compact switch configuration with 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, 2 x 1G SFP uplinks, 2 x 1G copper uplinks and LAN Base. The WS-C2960CX portion identifies the Catalyst 2960-CX switch family, while the L suffix maps to LAN Base.
How is WS-C2960CX-8PC-L managed?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is managed through Cisco Network Assistant, Device Manager, Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Catalyst Smart Operations. CLI access is available through the console port, SSH or Telnet, while Device Manager provides the web interface stored in switch memory for standalone management.
What is the lifecycle status of WS-C2960CX-8PC-L?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is end-of-sale: Cisco's last order date was April 30, 2024, and last support is April 30, 2029. Cisco named C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E and MS130-8P-HW as replacement PIDs, so service planning should use the 2029 support cutoff.
What condition and warranty does ORM Systems offer for WS-C2960CX-8PC-L?
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960CX-8PC-L new sealed or certified refurbished, with Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty bounded by the April 30, 2029 support date. ORM warranty options are up to 3-year extended on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns.
Which licenses apply to WS-C2960CX-8PC-L?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L ships with LAN Base, the installed Cisco IOS Software feature set for the 2960-CX models. C2960CX-DNA-E-8= is the Cisco DNA Essentials subscription PID for C2960CX switches, while the IP Base-to-IP Services RTU license path belongs to 3560-CX models.
What older switch did WS-C2960CX-8PC-L replace?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L replaced WS-C2960C-8PC-L for the Catalyst 2960C 8-port Fast Ethernet PoE LAN Base compact switch. The older model reached end-of-sale on October 30, 2020 and last support on October 31, 2025, so installed-base refreshes should not standardize on the predecessor.
How much PoE power does WS-C2960CX-8PC-L provide?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L provides 124W of PoE budget across eight PoE+ ports. PoE+ can supply 30W per port, so the budget supports four 30W ports or eight 15.4W PoE ports, with intelligent power allocation across all powered ports.
What uplinks are on WS-C2960CX-8PC-L?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L has four fixed 1G uplinks: 2 x 1G SFP and 2 x 1G copper. All four uplink ports can operate at the same time and can also be used as downlinks, so order SFP optics only where fiber uplinks are needed.
Does WS-C2960CX-8PC-L have redundant power?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L uses an internal autoranging AC power supply for 100-240V AC input. The compact chassis does not provide a second internal PSU bay, and the optional PWR-CLP= power cord retainer is only a cord-retention accessory, not a redundant power option.
Can WS-C2960CX-8PC-L be rack mounted?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a desktop compact switch because the chassis is 269 mm wide, not a full-width 19-inch switch. Rack, DIN rail and magnet mounting require separate kits, including RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=, CMPCT-DIN-MNT= and CMPCT-MGNT-TRAY=.
What is the difference between WS-C2960CX-8PC-L and WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?
WS-C2960CX-8PC-L provides 8 PoE+ ports and a 124W PoE budget, while WS-C2960CX-8TC-L is the 8-GE data model with no PoE. Both carry LAN Base and the same 2 x 1G SFP plus 2 x 1G copper uplinks, so powered endpoints drive the choice.
What is the difference between WS-C2960CX-8PC-L and C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E?
C9200CX-8P-2X2G-E carries 2 x 10G and 2 x 1G uplinks and a 240W PoE budget, while WS-C2960CX-8PC-L carries four 1G uplinks and 124W. The Catalyst 9200CX model suits a supported migration; the 2960-CX model suits installed-base sparing before April 30, 2029.
What is the difference between WS-C2960CX-8PC-L and MS130-8P-HW?
MS130-8P-HW is a Meraki cloud-managed 8GE 120W PoE switch, while WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a Cisco IOS LAN Base compact switch with 124W. The Meraki replacement suits cloud-managed sites; the 2960-CX model suits Catalyst environments using CLI, Device Manager, Cisco Network Assistant or Cisco Prime Infrastructure.