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WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ
Cisco WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed 48-Por...
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WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ is a Smart Managed Layer 2 access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks in a rack-mount 1U chassis. The copper ports connect and power compatible phones, wireless access points and other PoE endpoints, while the optical uplinks connect the office network to upstream equipment. Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switches run the LAN Lite software image and use an on-box web interface for configuration, with limited CLI access for monitoring and troubleshooting. The discontinued WS-C2960L-SM-48TQ differs by providing data-only access ports without endpoint power. Within the Catalyst 2960-L family, this configuration combines powered office access with built-in optical uplinks rather than a removable uplink module bay.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ price for new stock is $6,816.25. WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ refurb price is $3,921.75. WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity supports the copper access interfaces and optical uplinks without requiring an additional network module. 370W of shared PoE power requires allocation across connected endpoints rather than simultaneous maximum output on every powered port. Perpetual PoE maintains endpoint power during a switch reload. WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ includes 512 MB of DRAM and 256 MB of flash for system operation and image storage. A 16000-entry MAC table supports address learning, while STP/RSTP/MSTP control Layer 2 loops and LACP supports Ethernet channeling. Endpoint admission can use 802.1X, and IGMP snooping restricts multicast forwarding to requesting receivers. Electrical planning must distinguish the 0.48 kVA maximum input rating from the published 40.56W consumption at 100% traffic. A single fixed internal power supply provides no internal redundancy. Installation altitude also changes the permitted ambient temperature: operation at 3000 m is limited to 40°C, affecting equipment-room selection.
ORM Systems supplies WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units, up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, PoE output under load on every powered port, optics bay recognition, and PSU and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and required accessories on the PO; Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty is original-end-user bounded, and Cisco service ends October 31, 2026. POs are accepted for enterprise and volume orders, with Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement 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 current; C1000-48P-4X-L discontinued. |
During a branch rollout, mounting hardware must match the planned rack arrangement rather than arrive as an unspecified accessory. RCKMNT-1RU-2KX is compatible with this model. Include the mounting kit requirement, cable routing plan and required hardware condition in the PO before standardizing the site order.
For a staging lab that exercises segmentation before deployment, the configuration must stay within 256 active VLANs even though 4094 VLAN IDs are available. A VLAN numbering plan therefore does not establish supported simultaneous segmentation. Specify the active VLAN requirement and validate the intended configuration before approving the hardware order.
When purchasing a replacement for an installed unit, new Cisco service attachment is no longer available after October 31, 2022. Existing paid coverage remains governed by its entitlement. Identify whether the order is an installed-base spare or an additional asset, and confirm the support arrangement before issuing the PO.
Endpoint power above 30W per port
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ supplies at most 30W per powered port. Endpoints requiring greater per-port power need different hardware; reallocating the shared budget cannot change this limit.
Fanless operation in occupied rooms
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ uses fan cooling rather than fanless operation. Its maximum sound pressure is 39 dB, so a fanless installation requirement excludes this model.
Redundant internal power supplies
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ has a single fixed internal power supply rather than redundant internal modules. A requirement for a second internal supply excludes this hardware configuration.
Cisco support beyond October 2026
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ reaches its last Cisco support date on October 31, 2026. C1300-48P-4X is the current model at the end of its replacement chain.
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| WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ |  WS-C2960L-16PS-LL |  WS-C2960L-SM-8TS |  WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL |  WS-C2960L-SM-48TS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 292 mm | 240 mm | 215 mm | 292 mm | 240 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ | WS-C2960L-16PS-LL | WS-C2960L-SM-8TS | WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL | WS-C2960L-SM-48TS |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 40.56W at 100% traffic / 0.48 kVA maximum input rating | 157W | 14.9W at 100% traffic | 0.48 kVA maximum input rating | 33.6W at 100% traffic |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 36 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
| Weight | 4.54 kg | 2.11 kg | 1.51 kg | 4.54 kg. | 2.98 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ identifies a Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks. WS-C2960L names the switch family, SM means Smart Managed, 48 is the access-port count, P identifies PoE+, and Q identifies the four 10G SFP+ uplinks.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ is configured through its on-box web UI, with limited CLI access for monitoring and troubleshooting. Management paths include RJ-45 and USB mini-B console access, SSH, Telnet, Bluetooth access through USB, and SNMP. Cisco Configuration Professional supplies the web interface; Cisco Prime, Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center require separate management licensing.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ provides a 370W shared PoE budget across 48 ports, with up to 30W per port under 802.3at PoE+. The full 48-port requirement at 30W would be 1440W, so all ports cannot receive their maximum simultaneously. Specify endpoint loads and allocate power within the shared limit.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ has four fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports rather than a modular uplink bay. The uplink cages are built into the chassis, so a network module is not needed to add these ports. Match optics to the intended fiber type, distance and far-end interface when preparing the order.
No, WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ uses one fixed internal AC power supply and does not offer a second internal supply bay. Its published input voltage is 110-220V AC. A requirement for redundant internal power modules therefore cannot be met by adding another supply to this chassis.
Yes, WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ is a rack-mount 1U switch measuring 44 mm high, 445 mm wide and 292 mm deep. RCKMNT-1RU-2KX is a compatible rack mounting kit. Specify the required mounting hardware on the order rather than assuming that the hardware condition determines which accessories accompany the unit.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ uses Cisco IOS LAN Lite as its base image; Cisco DNA Essentials is a term-based add-on with a three-year minimum term. Available term lengths are 3, 5 and 7 years. On expiration, renew the add-on or deactivate it and reload to retain base capabilities. Smart Accounts handle license management.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ reached end of sale on October 31, 2021, and its last Cisco support date is October 31, 2026. Software maintenance releases ended on October 31, 2022. Vulnerability and security support also ends on October 31, 2026; after the final support date, Cisco support services are unavailable.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ is offered new sealed with up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year ORM warranty. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty is original-end-user bounded, and Cisco service ends October 31, 2026. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ powers endpoints through PoE+ access ports, whereas WS-C2960L-SM-48TQ has data-only access ports without PoE. Both models are discontinued. For installed-base purchases, the powered model serves compatible phones and access points, while the data-only model suits endpoints that receive power separately.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ has four 10G SFP+ uplinks, while WS-C2960L-SM-48PS has four 1G SFP uplinks. Both models are discontinued. The 10G variant matches installed networks requiring higher-speed optical connections; the 1G variant matches an existing Gigabit optical uplink requirement where preserving that interface configuration determines the spare purchase.
WS-C2960L-SM-48PQ reaches its last Cisco support date on October 31, 2026, while C1300-48P-4X is the current endpoint of its replacement chain. The intermediate C1000-48P-4X-L was discontinued on April 30, 2025. The older model serves compatible installed-base sparing; the current replacement is the migration option for new procurement.
Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switches support 256 active VLANs from 4094 available VLAN IDs. The active-VLAN limit governs simultaneous segmentation, rather than the number of identifiers available for a numbering plan. Confirm that the intended configuration fits this concurrent VLAN ceiling before specifying the switch for a segmented network.
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