Which software image does the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX run?

It runs Cisco LAN Base software, offering Layer 2 switching, QoS, access control lists, and basic security features.

Is the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L fanless?

Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L is completely fanless and provides silent operation for noise-sensitive environments.

What mounting options are available for WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

Mount the WS-C2960CX-8TC-L on a desktop or wall using the included kit; optional rack-mount trays are available separately.

What are the typical use cases for the 2960-CX 8TC-L?

It’s ideal for branch offices, retail locations, and space-constrained environments requiring reliable Layer 2 switching.

How do I manage the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L?

Manage the switch via Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Network Assistant, or the built-in web GUI for configuration and monitoring.

Does WS-C2960CX-8TC-L support SFP uplinks?

Yes, it includes two 1 G SFP uplink ports compatible with Cisco GLC series transceivers for fiber connections.

What security features are included in the 2960-CX 8TC-L?

Security features include 802.1X authentication, port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and ACL support.

What warranty comes with the WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

Cisco offers a 1-year limited hardware warranty for the WS-C2960CX-8TC-L; optional SMARTnet service enhances support and coverage.

What is the power consumption of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L?

Power consumption is up to 8.9 W; the switch supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) for reduced idle power.

What is the operating temperature range for WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

The operating temperature range is 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F), suitable for most indoor network environments.

Can I upgrade the software on WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

Yes, upgrade the IOS software using USB, TFTP, or FTP methods to install newer Cisco LAN Base images and features.

Does the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L support stacking?

No, the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L does not support stackable configurations; use individual units for scaling.

How does the 2960-CX differ from the 2960-X series?

Compared to the 2960-X series, the CX model is more compact and fanless with fewer ports, targeting edge deployments without stacking.

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WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Overview

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L is a compact, high-performance fixed-configuration Layer 2 switch designed for modern networks. It features a robust architecture with flexible AC power supply options, a versatile mix of 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports including 4 combo SFP ports, and a desktop and rack-mount form factor ideal for space‐constrained environments.

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L delivers dependable performance with 8 downlink Ethernet ports and a non-stacking design that ensures predictable, efficient operation in branch offices, small to medium business networks, and distributed campus applications. Its scalable architecture and LAN Lite operating system provide the reliability and speed needed for efficient network connectivity across varied deployment scenarios.

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L price is $616.00, a 60.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,561.00. WS-C2960CX-8TC-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Specifications

Product Type: Switch
Power Source: AC Power Supply
Layer Supported: Layer 2
Form Factor: Desktop / Rack-mount
Power Consumption: 14.5 W
Number of Ethernet Ports: Under 12 Ports
Number of Downlink Ports: 8 Ports
Manageable: Managed
Ethernet Technology: 10/100/1000
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Redundant Power Supply Supported: No
Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C2960CX-8TC-L
Uplink Configuration: 1G
IOS: LAN Lite
POE Support: Non POE
SFP Ports: 4 SFP Ports
Memory: 256 MB
Rack Units: 1 RU
Interface Ports: 10/100/1000
Port/Expansion Slot Details: 8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 combo SFP support
Flash Memory: 64 MB
Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking: N/A
Product Name: Cisco Catalyst 2960CX 8TC-L
Height: 1.73 inches
Width: 17.2 inches
Depth: 11.06 inches
Weight: 9.26 lbs

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	WS-C2960CX-8TC-L	WS-C3560CG-8PC-S	WS-C2960CX-8PC-L	WS-C3560C-8PC-S	WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
Depth	11.06 inches	10.8 inches	10.1 inches	9.45 inches	12.5 inches
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100
Flash Memory	64 MB	32 MB	64 MB	64 MB	32 MB
Form Factor	Desktop / Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches
IOS	LAN Lite	IP Lite	LAN Base	LAN Base	LAN Lite
Interface Ports	10/100/1000	10/100	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100
Layer Supported	Layer 2	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2
Manageable	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Manufacturer Part Number	WS-C2960CX-8TC-L	WS-C3560CG-8PC-S	WS-C2960CX-8PC-L	WS-C3560C-8PC-S	WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
Media Type Supported	Twisted Pair	Twisted Pair	Combo	Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo	Twisted Pair
Memory	256 MB	128 MB	256 MB	128 MB	64 MB
Number of Downlink Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports
POE Support	Non POE	POE	POE+	POE	POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details	8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 combo SFP support	N/A	8x 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 2 combo uplink ports	8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 2 dual-purpose SFP uplink interfaces	8 x 10/100 PoE ports; 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
Power Consumption	14.5 W	60 W	45 W	N/A	125 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply
Product Name	Cisco Catalyst 2960CX 8TC-L	Cisco Catalyst 3560CG-8PC-S	Cisco Catalyst 2960CX-8PC-L	Cisco Catalyst 3560C 8-Port PoE Combo Switch	Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S
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	Combo	Combo	Combo	4 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps	N/A	104 Gbps	20 Gbps	14 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking	N/A	N/A	N/A	40 Gbps	28 Gbps
Uplink Configuration	1G	1G	1G	1G	1G
Weight	9.26 lbs	12 lbs	6.6 lbs	8.25 lbs	10 lbs
Width	17.2 inches	17.5 inches	17.3 inches	17.25 inches	17.2 inches

Reviews & Ratings

Soren Blake

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L provided reliable compact data switching.

Talon Grant

Stable throughput for small office environments.

Ulises Shaw

Professional LAN Base performance.

Viggo Mercer

Consistent uptime and quiet operation.

Wade Norris

Smooth deployment in branch sites.

Xander Cole

Dependable Catalyst edge switch.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8 Port Data LAN Base switch (WS-C2960CX-8TC-L)?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L (WS-C2960CX-8TC-L) is a compact, fanless Layer 2 switch featuring 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and Cisco LAN Base software for reliable edge connectivity.

How many ports does WS-C2960CX-8TC-L provide?

The WS-C2960CX-8TC-L provides 8 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 2 dedicated 1 G SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity.

Does the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

No, the WS-C2960CX-8TC-L (Data LAN Base) does not support PoE or PoE+ on any ports.

What is the switching capacity of WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

It delivers a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 14.88 Mpps for full wire-speed performance.

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WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Overview

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L price is $616.00, a 60.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,561.00. WS-C2960CX-8TC-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L Specifications

Product Type

Switch

Power Source

AC Power Supply

Layer Supported

Layer 2

Form Factor

Desktop / Rack-mount

Power Consumption

14.5 W

Number of Ethernet Ports

Under 12 Ports

Number of Downlink Ports

8 Ports

Manageable

Managed

Ethernet Technology

10/100/1000

Media Type Supported

Twisted Pair

Redundant Power Supply Supported

Manufacturer Part Number

WS-C2960CX-8TC-L

Uplink Configuration

IOS

LAN Lite

POE Support

Non POE

SFP Ports

4 SFP Ports

Memory

256 MB

Rack Units

1 RU

Interface Ports

10/100/1000

Port/Expansion Slot Details

8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 combo SFP support

Flash Memory

64 MB

Switching Capacity

128 Gbps

Switching Capacity with Stacking

N/A

Product Name

Cisco Catalyst 2960CX 8TC-L

Height

1.73 inches

Width

17.2 inches

Depth

11.06 inches

Weight

9.26 lbs

Product Comparison Table

	WS-C2960CX-8TC-L	WS-C3560CG-8PC-S	WS-C2960CX-8PC-L	WS-C3560C-8PC-S	WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
Depth	11.06 inches	10.8 inches	10.1 inches	9.45 inches	12.5 inches
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100
Flash Memory	64 MB	32 MB	64 MB	64 MB	32 MB
Form Factor	Desktop / Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches
IOS	LAN Lite	IP Lite	LAN Base	LAN Base	LAN Lite
Interface Ports	10/100/1000	10/100	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100
Layer Supported	Layer 2	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2	Layer 2 / Layer 3	Layer 2
Manageable	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Manufacturer Part Number	WS-C2960CX-8TC-L	WS-C3560CG-8PC-S	WS-C2960CX-8PC-L	WS-C3560C-8PC-S	WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
Media Type Supported	Twisted Pair	Twisted Pair	Combo	Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo	Twisted Pair
Memory	256 MB	128 MB	256 MB	128 MB	64 MB
Number of Downlink Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports	8 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports	Under 12 Ports
POE Support	Non POE	POE	POE+	POE	POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details	8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 combo SFP support	N/A	8x 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 2 combo uplink ports	8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 2 dual-purpose SFP uplink interfaces	8 x 10/100 PoE ports; 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
Power Consumption	14.5 W	60 W	45 W	N/A	125 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply
Product Name	Cisco Catalyst 2960CX 8TC-L	Cisco Catalyst 3560CG-8PC-S	Cisco Catalyst 2960CX-8PC-L	Cisco Catalyst 3560C 8-Port PoE Combo Switch	Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S
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	Combo	Combo	Combo	4 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps	N/A	104 Gbps	20 Gbps	14 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking	N/A	N/A	N/A	40 Gbps	28 Gbps
Uplink Configuration	1G	1G	1G	1G	1G
Weight	9.26 lbs	12 lbs	6.6 lbs	8.25 lbs	10 lbs
Width	17.2 inches	17.5 inches	17.3 inches	17.25 inches	17.2 inches

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8 Port Data LAN Base switch (WS-C2960CX-8TC-L)?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L (WS-C2960CX-8TC-L) is a compact, fanless Layer 2 switch featuring 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and Cisco LAN Base software for reliable edge connectivity.

How many ports does WS-C2960CX-8TC-L provide?

The WS-C2960CX-8TC-L provides 8 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 2 dedicated 1 G SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity.

Does the Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX 8TC-L support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

No, the WS-C2960CX-8TC-L (Data LAN Base) does not support PoE or PoE+ on any ports.

What is the switching capacity of WS-C2960CX-8TC-L?

It delivers a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 14.88 Mpps for full wire-speed performance.