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WS-C2960S-48LPS-L
Cisco WS-C2960S-48LPS-L Catalyst 2960-S 48-Port Gigabit PoE+...
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WS-C2960S-48LPS-L is a managed Layer 2 access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, and the LAN Base software image. Its full-width 1U chassis belongs to the Catalyst 2960-S family, which serves campus and branch access networks connecting desktops, IP phones, and wireless access points. The uplink architecture uses built-in SFP cages rather than an interchangeable network-module bay. This 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch combines powered copper connections with separate fiber uplinks. The discontinued WS-C2960S-48FPS-L is the closest higher-power sibling, providing a 740W endpoint-power budget instead of this model's lower allocation.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L price for new stock is $114.23. WS-C2960S-48LPS-L refurb price is $73.48. WS-C2960S-48LPS-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity provides full-duplex switching bandwidth, while 77.4 Mpps forwarding performance describes processing of 64-byte Layer 3 packets. 370W of shared PoE power requires endpoint demand to be allocated across the powered interfaces rather than assuming simultaneous maximum output everywhere. Four egress queues per port provide traffic separation, with strict-priority queuing, Shaped Round Robin scheduling, and Weighted Tail Drop congestion avoidance controlling packet treatment. WS-C2960S-48LPS-L carries 128 MB of DRAM and 64 MB of flash memory for its operating environment. LAN Base supports 255 active VLANs, allowing the configuration to separate endpoint groups within that limit. SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 provide network monitoring interfaces. Spanning Tree Protocol supports Layer 2 topology control. The fixed uplinks cannot operate at 10G, so faster distribution connections require different hardware.
Order WS-C2960S-48LPS-L in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, specifying accessory PIDs and quantities on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with PoE output verified under load on every powered port, firmware verified, and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM Systems offers up to 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's original Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty support ended November 30, 2020. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, with Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G PoE+ / 4 x 1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 370W shared |
Stacking | FlexStack / four members / optional C2960S-STACK |
Max Power Draw | 466W measured with maximum PoE load |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended November 30, 2020 |
Replacement PID | C9200L-48PL-4G |
When replacing an access switch serving powered endpoints, distinguish endpoint count from simultaneous maximum-power demand. The available allocation supports 12 endpoints at 30W or 24 at 15.4W; lower-draw combinations can use additional powered interfaces. Before the PO, record each endpoint's requested allocation and size the combined load.
When extending an existing legacy stack, confirm whether its members are Catalyst 2960-S or Catalyst 2960-SF; these families can share a FlexStack configuration. Select CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M, or CAB-STK-E-3M for the actual chassis spacing. Before the PO, specify C2960S-STACK and the required cable PIDs rather than assuming stacking hardware accompanies the base switch.
For a replacement staged before a maintenance window, USB console access uses a five-pin mini-Type B connector; four-pin mini-Type B connectors are incompatible. A Windows staging computer requires the Cisco USB device driver. Specify CAB-CONSOLE-USB and confirm the staging computer's console connection before the PO.
10G uplinks to distribution
The fixed SFP uplinks operate at 1G and cannot accept a 10G uplink card. C9200L-48PL-4X is the current migration target for the corresponding legacy 10G configuration.
Maximum PoE+ across every port
The shared 370W allocation cannot supply 30W simultaneously on all 48 powered interfaces. A full-port requirement totals 1440W, exceeding this model's endpoint-power allocation.
Active Cisco hardware service
Cisco service for this model ended November 30, 2020. C9200L-48PL-4G is the current migration target; the intermediate WS-C2960X-48LPS-L replacement is also discontinued.
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| WS-C2960S-48LPS-L |  WS-C2960S-24PD-L |  WS-C2960S-24TS-S |  WS-C2960S-48TS-L |  WS-C2960S-48LPD-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 386 mm | 386 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 386 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960S-48LPS-L | WS-C2960S-24PD-L | WS-C2960S-24TS-S | WS-C2960S-48TS-L | WS-C2960S-48LPD-L |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Power Consumption | 466W | 451W | 36W | 52W | 466W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 100 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 5.7 kg | 5.7 kg | 4.5 kg | 4.8 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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WS-C2960S-48LPS-L identifies a Catalyst 2960-S switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ interfaces, four SFP uplinks, a 370W power allocation, and LAN Base. WS-C2960S identifies the family, 48 identifies interface density, LPS identifies this powered SFP configuration, and the final -L identifies LAN Base rather than LAN Lite.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L supports browser-based Device Manager, Cisco IOS CLI through console or Telnet, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, CiscoWorks LMS, CiscoView, Cisco Configuration Engine, SNMP, Cisco Security Manager, and Catalyst SmartOperations. Local CLI access uses the RJ-45 or USB console connection; specify CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 or CAB-CONSOLE-USB for the chosen staging method.
Yes, WS-C2960S-48LPS-L reached end of sale on November 6, 2015, and its last date of Cisco support was November 30, 2020. Cisco service has ended. The immediate replacement, WS-C2960X-48LPS-L, is also discontinued; its migration chain continues to C9200L-48PL-4G rather than stopping at the older replacement.
ORM Systems offers WS-C2960S-48LPS-L new sealed with an up to 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with an up to 1-year warranty. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty no longer provides support because Cisco service ended November 30, 2020.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L can allocate maximum power to 12 devices at 30W PoE+ or 24 devices at 15.4W PoE within its 370W shared budget. All 48 access interfaces are powered-capable, but interface count does not establish simultaneous maximum-power availability. Mixed endpoint loads must remain within the aggregate allocation.
No, the WS-C2960S-48LPS-L Catalyst 2960-S configuration has four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, not 10G SFP+ uplinks. The cages accept compatible SFP transceivers, but no removable uplink card changes their speed class. Specify optics for the intended medium and link requirements without treating a transceiver change as a 10G upgrade.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L requires optional C2960S-STACK hardware for FlexStack, which stacks four members with 20 Gbps stack throughput. Cable options are CAB-STK-E-0.5M at 0.5 m, CAB-STK-E-1M at 1 m, and CAB-STK-E-3M at 3 m. Specify the module and cable PIDs against the intended physical arrangement before ordering a stack extension.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L provides a 370W PoE budget, whereas WS-C2960S-48FPS-L provides 740W. Both have 48 Gigabit powered interfaces and four SFP uplinks, and both are discontinued. For legacy requirements, the LPS configuration suits lower aggregate endpoint demand; the FPS configuration addresses a larger allocation without changing the access-port count.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L has four 1G SFP uplinks, while WS-C2960S-48LPD-L has two 10G SFP+ uplinks. Both configurations are discontinued. A legacy spare requirement with four Gigabit fiber connections points to the LPS configuration; an existing installation requiring two higher-speed distribution connections points to the LPD configuration instead.
WS-C2960S-48LPS-L is an end-of-support legacy switch, whereas C9200L-48PL-4G is the current migration target at the end of its replacement chain. The intervening WS-C2960X-48LPS-L is discontinued. A like-for-like legacy spare purchase retains the older configuration; a supported-refresh purchase should evaluate the successor rather than the intermediate discontinued replacement.
LAN Base is the Cisco IOS software image supplied with WS-C2960S-48LPS-L. The final -L identifies that feature set, while separate LAN Lite models use a different suffix. Keep LAN Base on the purchase specification, particularly when the replacement must participate in an existing FlexStack installation rather than operate independently.
Yes, WS-C2960S-48LPS-L is a full-width 1U rack-mount Catalyst 2960-S switch measuring 45 mm high, 445 mm wide, and 386 mm deep, with a 5.7 kg weight. RCKMNT-1RU= is the spare rack-mount kit. Confirm bracket inclusion and clearance for connections when specifying a replacement order.
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