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WS-C2960L-SM-8TS
Cisco WS-C2960L-SM-8TS Catalyst 2960-L 8-Port Gigabit Deskto...
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WS-C2960L-SM-8TS is a fanless Layer 2 smart-managed desktop switch with eight 10/100/1000 Ethernet access ports and two fixed 1G SFP uplinks. Cisco IOS LAN Lite supplies the base software image for small branch offices, conventional workspaces and out-of-wiring-closet access. The Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed configuration emphasizes browser-based administration rather than unrestricted command-line configuration. Unlike the discontinued WS-C2960L-SM-8PS PoE+ variant, this model provides data connectivity without supplying endpoint power. Computers and other independently powered devices connect through the copper access interfaces, while compatible SFP transceivers provide the fiber connection to an upstream network. The uplink architecture is fixed, so selecting an uplink transceiver does not add a removable network-module bay.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS price for new stock is $165.82. WS-C2960L-SM-8TS refurb price is $420.00. WS-C2960L-SM-8TS is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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20 Gbps switching capacity provides the aggregate switching bandwidth for access and uplink traffic. 14.9W consumption at 100% traffic supplies a running-load reference for electrical planning, rather than a power-supply rating. A 16000-entry MAC table supports address learning across connected networks. WS-C2960L-SM-8TS includes 512 MB of DRAM and 256 MB of flash memory for its operating software and stored files. STP/RSTP/MSTP provide spanning-tree operation, while LACP supports Ethernet channel formation with compatible devices. BPDU Guard can shut down PortFast-enabled interfaces that receive bridge protocol messages. Authentication capabilities include 802.1X and RADIUS, with port-based access control available for interface-level security policies. IGMP snooping limits multicast delivery to interested receivers, and voice VLAN support separates telephone traffic from other endpoint traffic. Per-port broadcast, multicast and unicast storm control provides additional traffic containment. Energy Efficient Ethernet places idle interfaces into a low-power state between traffic bursts.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960L-SM-8TS new sealed and certified refurbished; new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, while certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition and PSU status; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition, quantity and accessories on the purchase order; returns are available for 30 days on every condition, with terms applying. POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and enterprise or volume orders can include RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Lite |
Port Configuration | 8 x 1G copper / 2 x 1G SFP |
Cooling | Fanless |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 31, 2021 |
Replacement PID | C1300-8T-E-2G via discontinued C1000-8T-2G-L |
An installation outside a wiring closet may need mounting and cable protection specified with the hardware. CMPCT-MGNT-TRAY supports magnetic mounting, while CMPCT-CBLE-GRD provides a compatible cable guard for the compact chassis. Confirm the mounting surface and cable-access requirements before adding either accessory to the purchase order.
Bench staging before shipment to a remote office requires a matching console connection. CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 connects through the RJ-45 console interface, while CAB-CONSOLE-USB uses the USB mini-B console interface. Identify the staging computer's available connections and include the appropriate console cable before releasing the hardware purchase order.
Sites standardizing VLAN segmentation must distinguish the available identifier range from simultaneous operating scale. The switch supports 256 active VLANs and 4094 available VLAN IDs. Compare the proposed site's active segmentation requirements with that limit, then include the approved VLAN plan in the configuration requirements accompanying the purchase order.
PoE power for connected endpoints
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS cannot supply endpoint power. C1300-8P-E-2G is the current eight-port PoE migration option, with an external power supply and two 1G combo uplinks.
10G uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS limits uplinks to 1G. C1300-24T-4X provides four 10G SFP+ uplinks, but also increases the access-port count from eight to 24.
Unrestricted CLI configuration workflows
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS limits its CLI to troubleshooting and monitoring. Configuration uses the on-box web interface rather than unrestricted command-line configuration workflows across the available switch settings.
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| WS-C2960L-SM-8TS |  WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL |  WS-C2960L-16TS-LL |  WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL |  WS-C2960L-SM-24PS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 215 mm | 240 mm | 215 mm | 292 mm | 265 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 | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960L-SM-8TS | WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL | WS-C2960L-16TS-LL | WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL | WS-C2960L-SM-24PS |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Power Consumption | 14.9W at 100% traffic | 39.36W at 100% traffic with 10G uplinks | 19.3W at 100% traffic | 0.48 kVA maximum input rating | 0.24 kVA maximum AC rating / 24W at 100% traffic |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 36 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 3.03 kg | 1.55 kg. | 4.54 kg. | 3.36 kg |
| Width | 268 mm | 445 mm | 268 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960L-SM-8TS identifies a Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet data ports and two 1G SFP uplinks. WS-C2960L names the family, SM identifies Smart Managed, and the 8TS configuration combines eight non-PoE copper access ports with the two fiber uplink slots. Cisco IOS LAN Lite supplies the software image.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS uses the on-box Cisco Configuration Professional web UI for configuration and a limited CLI for monitoring and troubleshooting. Access includes RJ-45 or USB console connections and SSH or Telnet over an external Bluetooth connection. Additional management paths include SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Network Plug and Play and Cisco DNA Center.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS reached end of sale on October 31, 2021, and its last date of Cisco support is October 31, 2026. Software maintenance ended October 31, 2022. Vulnerability and security support also ends October 31, 2026, after which Cisco support services are unavailable for this hardware.
ORM offers WS-C2960L-SM-8TS new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty has original-owner and discontinuance restrictions; Cisco service ends October 31, 2026.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS operates with Cisco IOS LAN Lite base capabilities and supports a Cisco DNA Essentials management add-on with a minimum three-year term. Five- and seven-year terms are also available. Smart Accounts manage licensing entitlement. An expired add-on can be renewed or deactivated, followed by a reload to continue with base capabilities.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS provides two fixed 1G SFP uplink slots, not 10G SFP+ uplinks or an interchangeable network-module bay. Compatible SFP transceivers determine the supported connection medium. Specify the required optical reach and matching cabling when assembling the order, and verify transceiver compatibility before reusing optics from another switch.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS has non-PoE access ports, while WS-C2960L-SM-8PS supplies PoE+ with a shared 67W budget. Both retain eight Gigabit access ports and two 1G SFP uplinks. Both models are discontinued: the data-only configuration addresses independently powered endpoints, whereas the PoE+ configuration addresses endpoints requiring power through their network connections.
WS-C2960L-SM-16TS doubles the copper access-port count from eight on WS-C2960L-SM-8TS to 16, while retaining two 1G SFP uplinks and non-PoE operation. Both are discontinued Smart Managed models. The eight-port configuration addresses smaller endpoint counts; the 16-port configuration accommodates more independently powered devices without adding another chassis.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS uses an internal fixed AC supply, while C1300-8T-E-2G uses an external power supply. C1300-8T-E-2G is the current migration endpoint through the discontinued C1000-8T-2G-L. The older model addresses exact-hardware replacement requirements; the successor addresses a current-generation purchase where an external supply is acceptable.
The Catalyst 2960-L eight-port non-PoE switch uses a single fixed internal AC power supply and connects to an AC outlet through its supplied power cord. WS-C2960L-SM-8TS has a 110-220V AC input range. Consumption reaches 14.9W at 100% traffic; that operating figure is distinct from the supply's apparent-power rating.
The compact Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switch supports CMPCT-MGNT-TRAY for magnetic mounting, CMPCT-DIN-MNT for DIN rail mounting and CMPCT-CBLE-GRD for cable protection. WS-C2960L-SM-8TS remains a desktop-format chassis measuring 268 mm wide. RCKMNT-1RU-2KX and RCKMNT-REC-2KX are restricted to the larger 24-port and 48-port models.
WS-C2960L-SM-8TS provides 20 Gbps switching bandwidth and 10 Gbps forwarding bandwidth for its eight-port configuration. These are bandwidth measurements, not packet-forwarding rates in Mpps. The switch also supports 16000 unicast MAC addresses, with 512 MB of DRAM and 256 MB of flash memory supporting its operating software.
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