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WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL
Cisco WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL Catalyst 2960-L 48-Port Gigabit PoE+...
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WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is a managed Layer 2, 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch with four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks. The rack-mount 1U Catalyst 2960-L configuration connects powered copper endpoints to fiber distribution links without a removable uplink-card purchase. Cisco IOS LAN Lite supplies the base software image for branch offices and small-business networks. The nearest non-PoE sibling, WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL, retains the access-port density and uplink speed but does not deliver endpoint power; both models are discontinued. The fixed interface arrangement suits matching an established installation where Gigabit endpoint connectivity and 10G distribution connections remain the required combination. Native access speed stays Gigabit regardless of the faster upstream interfaces.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL price for new stock is $8,425.86, a 50% saving from the Cisco list price of $16,851.72. WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL refurb price is $1,900.50. WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity supports the 10G-uplink configuration, while 88 Gbps forwarding bandwidth describes traffic-handling bandwidth rather than a packets-per-second figure. 370W of shared PoE power requires endpoint allocations to remain within the available pool. WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL supports 16000 unicast MAC addresses for bridged endpoint learning. The control plane has 512 MB DRAM, with 256 MB flash for software storage; neither figure represents packet-buffer capacity. Segmentation accommodates 256 active VLANs. LACP forms aggregated links with compatible peers, and IGMP snooping limits multicast delivery to requesting ports. Voice VLANs separate telephone traffic, while DHCP snooping helps control unauthorized address assignment. Local and centralized management options support configuration and monitoring without changing the hardware configuration. A single fixed AC supply provides no internal PSU redundancy. The chassis uses fan cooling rather than fanless operation, so acoustic requirements must account for active cooling.
ORM Systems supplies WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with PoE output verified under load on every powered port, firmware verified, and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity, and required accessories on the purchase order. For enterprise and volume orders, PO is accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA with advance replacement is supported across UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G PoE+, 4 x 10G SFP+ |
PoE Budget | 370W shared |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ends October 31, 2026 |
Replacement PID | C1300-48P-4X via discontinued C1000-48P-4X-L. |
When powered endpoints must remain supplied during a planned software reload, Perpetual PoE maintains endpoint power while the switch restarts. Treat that behavior separately from endpoint wattage allocation and an interruption to incoming AC. Before the PO, check endpoint demand and the site's incoming power arrangements.
When several branch locations need consistent onboarding, Cisco Network Plug and Play supports provisioning through APIC-EM or Cisco DNA Center. Central management introduces an entitlement decision separate from local configuration. Before the PO, identify the management system, confirm the necessary licenses, and define the staging workflow.
When replacement hardware is configured at a staging bench, CAB-CONSOLE-USB connects a workstation's USB Type-A interface to the switch's mini-B console. Local console access provides an initial configuration path before network management is established. Include CAB-CONSOLE-USB in the accessory requirements when that connection method is needed.
Cisco support beyond October 2026
Cisco support for WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL ends October 31, 2026. Consider current successor C1300-48P-4X instead; the intermediate replacement C1000-48P-4X-L is also discontinued.
Fanless operation in occupied spaces
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL uses fan cooling and does not meet a fanless requirement. Passive cooling on other Catalyst 2960-L configurations does not extend to this model.
Endpoint power above 30W per port
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL provides PoE+ with a 30W per-port maximum. Endpoints requiring more than 30W from one network port exceed this configuration's power capability.
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| WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL |  WS-C2960-24PC-L |  WS-C2960L-48TS-LL |  WS-C2960-48PST-S |  WS-C2960L-24TS-LL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 292 mm | 332 mm | 240 mm | 14.3 inches | 240 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 1.73 inches | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL | WS-C2960-24PC-L | WS-C2960L-48TS-LL | WS-C2960-48PST-S | WS-C2960L-24TS-LL |
| Memory | 512 MB | 64 MB | 512 MB | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 0.48 kVA maximum input rating | 433W (100% throughput with maximum PoE load) | 33.6W at 100% traffic | 370W | 23.64W at 100% traffic |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Weight | 4.54 kg. | 5.4 kg | 2.98 kg | 17.8 lbs | 2.74 kg. |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 1 March 2022
48-port PoE+ switch with reliable performance for dense office deployments.
Reviewed on the 25 May 2021
Handles multiple devices efficiently, stable operation.
Reviewed on the 22 May 2026
Enterprise-grade switch, minimal downtime experienced.
Reviewed on the 6 April 2023
Compact, high-performance, and easy to deploy.
Reviewed on the 15 March 2020
Well-suited for access layer and PoE devices.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL identifies a Catalyst 2960-L switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports, four 10G SFP+ uplinks, and LAN Lite software. WS-C2960L denotes the family; 48 denotes access-port count; P denotes PoE+; Q denotes the four 10G uplinks; LL denotes LAN Lite.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is managed through Cisco Configuration Professional web UI, CLI over SSH or Telnet, RJ-45 or USB console, Bluetooth access, and SNMP. Centralized options include Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco Network Plug and Play through APIC-EM or Cisco DNA Center; these network-management solutions require separate licenses.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is discontinued: end of sale was October 31, 2021, and the last date of support is October 31, 2026. Software maintenance ended October 31, 2022; security-vulnerability support ends October 31, 2026. Existing entitlements do not extend Cisco service availability beyond that final support milestone.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL operates with LAN Lite as its base image; the Cisco DNA Essentials add-on path offered three-, five-, and seven-year terms, with a three-year minimum. Cisco Smart Software Manager handles Smart Account entitlements. At expiration, renew the add-on or deactivate it and reload to retain base capabilities.
The 48-port Catalyst 2960-L PoE+ configuration shares 370W across its powered ports, with a 30W per-port maximum. Forty-eight endpoints requesting 30W each would require 1440W, exceeding that shared pool. Endpoint allocations must therefore be assessed together rather than treating every powered port as simultaneously available at maximum output.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL has four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks rather than a modular uplink bay. Removable uplink cards cannot expand this configuration, and downlink ports remain Gigabit Ethernet. Fiber-link requirements must match the link distance, medium, and opposite-end interface when compatible optics are selected for the connection.
No, the 48-port Catalyst 2960-L PoE+ configuration uses a single fixed internal AC power supply, not dual internal redundant modules. Its input range is 110-220V AC. The maximum input rating is 0.48 kVA for facility sizing; this apparent-power rating must not be treated as measured watts.
Yes, the 48-port Catalyst 2960-L PoE+ configuration is a rack-mount 1U switch measuring 445 mm wide, 44 mm high, and 292 mm deep, weighing 4.54 kg. RCKMNT-1RU-2KX is the compatible rack-mount kit. This configuration uses fan cooling, which matters when planning shared equipment space.
The 48-port Catalyst 2960-L with 10G uplinks provides 176 Gbps switching bandwidth and 88 Gbps forwarding bandwidth. These are bandwidth figures, not a packet-forwarding rate in Mpps. The configuration also supports 16000 unicast MAC addresses and 256 active VLANs for endpoint learning and bridged network segmentation.
The Catalyst 2960-L supports LACP, IGMP snooping, voice VLANs, DHCP snooping, and spanning-tree protections for Layer 2 network operation. LACP groups links with compatible peers, while IGMP snooping constrains multicast delivery to requesting ports. Voice VLANs separate telephony traffic; DHCP snooping helps restrict unauthorized address assignment.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL supplies PoE+ to its access ports, whereas WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL is non-PoE. Both discontinued models provide 48 Gigabit access ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks. The powered model serves endpoints needing network-delivered power; the non-PoE model corresponds to independently powered devices within existing Catalyst 2960-L installations.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL provides four 10G SFP+ uplinks, whereas WS-C2960L-48PS-LL has four 1G SFP uplinks. Both discontinued models retain 48 Gigabit PoE+ access ports. The PQ configuration corresponds to buyers maintaining 10G distribution connections; the PS configuration corresponds to buyers maintaining 1G distribution connectivity in legacy installations.
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is discontinued, while C1300-48P-4X is the current successor at the end of its replacement chain. The intermediate C1000-48P-4X-L is also discontinued. WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL corresponds to buyers matching installed legacy equipment; C1300-48P-4X is the successor to consider when a purchase requires a current generation.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units or up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty remains subject to eligibility, and Cisco service ends October 31, 2026.
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