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740W Access Power for Wiring Closets
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch with four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, LAN Base software, and a 1U rack form factor. The Layer 3 Cisco Catalyst 2960-X serves enterprise access closets that need powered copper edge ports for phones, access points, workstations, and uplink handoff over SFP optics. The 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch with fixed 1G SFP uplinks can join FlexStack-Plus or FlexStack-Extended deployments when the optional stacking module is fitted, keeping it in the same stackable access family as other compatible LAN Base members. Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L differs from WS-C2960X-48LPS-L by carrying the higher 740W PoE budget instead of the 370W budget on the lower-power sibling.
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L price for new stock is $1,354.50, a 84.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $8,507.00. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L refurb price is $228.90. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
216 Gbps switching capacity and 107.1 Mpps forwarding support line-rate Layer 3 packet handling on this LAN Base model. 740W of PoE power is allocated across the access ports, with the platform budget supporting either 48 ports at 15.4W or 24 ports at 30W rather than 30W on every port at once. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L supports static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF for Routed Access, OSPFv3, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, PIM Sparse-Dense Mode, SSM, and PBR, while HSRP is limited to 2960-XR IP Lite models. The Catalyst 2960-X provides 512 MB DRAM, 128 MB flash, 16000 MAC addresses, 1023 active VLANs, and Device Manager web management plus Cisco IOS CLI access by console or Telnet. FlexStack-Plus stacks eight LAN Base members at 80 Gbps; mixed 2960-X and 2960-S or 2960-SF stacks are limited to four members at 40 Gbps.
Ordering
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is available from ORM Systems as new sealed or certified refurbished inventory. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested; managed units have firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default, and this hardware is checked for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, PoE output under load on every powered port, SFP optics bay recognition, stack adapter negotiation, PSU status, and fan status. Order this switch with required SFP optics, C2960X-STACK stacking modules, CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M, or CAB-STK-E-3M cables, and any PWR-RPS2300 backup power plan. New purchases include up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished purchases include up to 1 year, returns are 30 days on every condition with terms applying, and PO, government Net-30, advance-replacement RMA, and UK, EU, US, and MEA stock/RMA options are supported.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS |
License Tier | LAN Base |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G PoE+, 4 x 1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 740W |
Stacking | FlexStack-Plus, 8 members |
Max Power Draw | 0.89 kVA |
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C2960X-48FPS-L
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Catalyst 2960-X
- Use Case
- Enterprise Access
- Management Type
- Managed
- Software Image
- LAN Base
- Layer
- Layer 3
- Routing Protocols
- Static / RIPv1 / RIPv2 / OSPF for Routed Access / OSPFv3 / PIM-SM / PIM-DM / PIM Sparse-Dense Mode / SSM / PBR
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 48
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU / PWR-RPS2300 external redundant power system
- RJ-45 Ports
- 48 x 1GbE PoE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 x 1GbE
- Uplink Type
- Fixed
- Uplink Speed Class
- 1G
- PoE Support
- PoE+
- PoE Port Count
- 48 PoE Ports
- PoE Budget
- 740W
- Switching Capacity
- 216 Gbps
- Stacked Switching Capacity
- 80 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- 107.1 Mpps
- MAC Table Size
- 16000 Entries
- IPv4 Route Scale
- 3000 Routes
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Flash Memory
- 128 MB
- Stackable
- Yes - max 8 Units
- Form Factor
- Rack-Mount 1U
- Input Voltage
- 100-240V AC
- Power Consumption
- 0.89 kVA maximum
- Redundant PSU
- No
- Cooling
- Fan exhaust
- Operating Temperature
- -5°C to 45°C
- MTBF
- 232610 Hours
- Cisco Warranty
- Enhanced Limited Lifetime / Cisco service ends 31 October 2027
- Certifications
- UL 60950-1 Second Edition / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition / EN 60950-1 Second Edition / IEC 60950-1 Second Edition / AS/NZS 60950-1 / 47CFR Part 15 Class A / AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A / CISPR22 Class A / EN55022 Class A / ICES003 Class A / VCCI Class A / EN61000-3-2 / EN61000-3-3 / KN22 Class A / CNS13438 Class A / EN55024 / CISPR24 / EN300386 / KN24 / RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- Height
- 45 mm
- Width
- 445 mm
- Depth
- 368 mm
- Weight
- 5.8 kg
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L Use Case
Access Closet Endpoint Handoff
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L sits in the access closet and terminates copper runs from phones, workstations, cameras, printers, and wireless access points on 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports. Engineers assign VLANs, QoS markings, authentication policy, and PoE limits at the port edge, then forward aggregated traffic through four 1G SFP uplinks toward distribution. The 740W PoE budget supports dense Class 3 endpoint layouts across a single 1U switch. The result is a powered access layer with predictable endpoint handoff and controlled closet power allocation.
Access to Distribution Uplink Handoff
The switch operates at the access edge and presents user, voice, camera, and wireless traffic to distribution over four 1G SFP uplinks. Network teams match each SFP to the fiber plant, configure trunks or EtherChannel according to the upstream topology, and keep endpoint cabling on fixed 10/100/1000 PoE+ copper ports. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L suits closets where 1G uplink capacity aligns with distribution design and 740W PoE covers the powered endpoint plan. The result is a stable access-to-distribution boundary for existing Gigabit campus architectures.
Stacked Access Block Expansion
Several compatible Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base switches form a FlexStack-Plus access block when a closet needs more powered Gigabit ports under one management plane. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L contributes 48 PoE+ access ports and 740W of PoE capacity per member, while the optional stacking module supports coordinated configuration across up to eight switches. Engineers standardize IOS versions, stack cabling, VLAN layout, uplink paths, and power budgets before adding members. The result is higher access density with simpler administration and consistent policy across repeated closet builds.
Best For
Closet Stack Expansion
An existing 2960-X LAN Base stack that needs another 48 powered copper ports can use this part when the stack has an available FlexStack slot. Specify C2960X-STACK for FlexStack-Plus, choose the required CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M, or CAB-STK-E-3M cable length, and confirm the stack remains within eight members before the PO.
Powered Endpoint Audit
A wiring closet feeding phones and access points should be checked against the 740W PoE budget before the switch is ordered. Count endpoints at 15.4W and 30W classes, reserve power for growth, and specify external power redundancy with PWR-RPS2300 if the design requires backup input.
Support Window Sparing
Organizations keeping Catalyst 2960-X access layers in service through 31 October 2027 may need matching LAN Base spares for RMA pools. Record the 4 x 1G SFP uplink requirement, verify transceiver availability separately, and note C9200L-48P-4G as the refresh PID for migration planning.
Not Suitable If
10G uplinks to distribution
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L has four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, not SFP+ uplinks. C9200L-48P-4X is the current replacement path for the 48-port PoE+ SFP+ variant.
Full 30W on 48 ports
The 740W budget supports 24 ports at 30W, not 48 simultaneous 30W endpoints. C9200L-48P-4G is the named successor with a 1440W maximum PoE budget.
Internal power-supply redundancy
The 2960-X chassis uses a fixed internal supply and external PWR-RPS2300 backup, not an internal second supply bay; that requirement is outside this chassis design.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C2960X-48FPS-L |  WS-C2960-24PC-S |  WS-C2960-24LC-S |  WS-C2960-48PST-L-M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 368 mm | 11 inches | 9.4 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 128 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 45 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960X-48FPS-L | WS-C2960-24PC-S | WS-C2960-24LC-S | WS-C2960-48PST-L-M |
| Memory | 512 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| SFP Ports | 4 x 1GbE | 2 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 216 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 11.2 lbs | 17.6 lbs | 11 lbs |
| Width | 445 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Reviews & Ratings
L
Liam Barrett
Reviewed on the 27 July 2024
4
48-port PoE switch offers strong reliability and performance.
G
Grace Donovan
Reviewed on the 22 September 2025
4
Perfect for high-density PoE deployments.
J
Julian Briggs
Reviewed on the 27 September 2025
4
Stable and easy to maintain in enterprise networks.
N
Natalie Warren
Reviewed on the 17 January 2017
5
Consistent uptime and dependable Cisco build.
E
Ethan Parker
Reviewed on the 12 December 2021
4
Excellent choice for access and PoE devices.
Questions & Answers
What is WS-C2960X-48FPS-L?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is a Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48-port Gigabit PoE+ LAN Base switch with four fixed 1G SFP uplinks. The platform is a managed enterprise access switch in a 1U rack chassis, with 740W PoE power and optional FlexStack-Plus or FlexStack-Extended stacking.
What does WS-C2960X-48FPS-L mean?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L identifies a Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base switch. WS-C2960X is the switch family segment, 48 is the access port count, 48FPS maps to the 48-port Gigabit PoE+ 740W configuration with four 1G SFP uplinks, and L is the LAN Base software image.
How is WS-C2960X-48FPS-L managed?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is managed through the Device Manager web interface, Cisco IOS CLI by console or Telnet, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Network Plug and Play, Cisco DNA Center, and Bluetooth access. The hardware also provides RJ-45 console, USB console, USB Type A storage, and a 10/100 Ethernet management port.
Is WS-C2960X-48FPS-L end of sale?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is end of sale, with Cisco hardware end of sale on 31 October 2022 and last date of support on 31 October 2027. The named replacement is C9200L-48P-4G, described as a Catalyst 9200L 48-port PoE+ base switch.
Does WS-C2960X-48FPS-L support PoE+?
Yes, WS-C2960X-48FPS-L supports PoE+ on forty-eight 10/100/1000 access ports with a 740W available PoE budget. That budget supports 48 ports at 15.4W or 24 ports at 30W, so 48 simultaneous 30W endpoints exceed the published allocation.
How many uplinks does WS-C2960X-48FPS-L have?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L has four fixed 1G SFP uplink slots. The SFP slots support only SFP modules, while models with SFP+ slots support both SFP and SFP+ modules, so this part is the 1G uplink version in the 48-port full-PoE group.
Can WS-C2960X-48FPS-L be stacked?
Yes, WS-C2960X-48FPS-L supports stacking when the optional C2960X-STACK, C2960X-FIBER-STK, or C2960X-HYBRID-STK module is installed. FlexStack-Plus supports eight 2960-X LAN Base members at 80 Gbps, and FlexStack-Extended supports eight at 40 Gbps. Copper FlexStack cabling uses CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M, or CAB-STK-E-3M.
Which licenses apply to WS-C2960X-48FPS-L?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L ships with the perpetual LAN Base image. Cisco DNA Essentials can be added for 48-port models with C2960X-DNA-E-48=, C2960X-DNA-E-48-3Y, or C2960X-DNA-E-48-5Y; expiring add-on licenses can be renewed or deactivated so the switch continues with base license capabilities.
Which older Cisco switches does WS-C2960X-48FPS-L replace?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L is named as the replacement for WS-C2960S-48FPS-L and WS-C2960S-F48FPS-L. Those older Catalyst 2960-S and 2960-SF entries map to the 2960-X 48-port Gigabit PoE 740W configuration with four 1G SFP uplinks and LAN Base.
What warranty and condition options are available for WS-C2960X-48FPS-L?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L can be ordered from ORM Systems new sealed or certified refurbished, with Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime coverage bounded by the 31 October 2027 last date of support. ORM offers up to 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns with terms applying.
What is the difference between WS-C2960X-48FPS-L and WS-C2960X-48LPS-L?
WS-C2960X-48FPS-L provides a 740W PoE budget where WS-C2960X-48LPS-L provides 370W with the same 48 access ports, four 1G SFP uplinks, and LAN Base image. Choose WS-C2960X-48FPS-L for higher aggregate endpoint draw, and WS-C2960X-48LPS-L for lower PoE allocations in the same uplink class.
What is the difference between WS-C2960X-48FPS-L and WS-C2960X-48FPD-L?
WS-C2960X-48FPD-L carries two 10G SFP+ uplinks where WS-C2960X-48FPS-L carries four 1G SFP uplinks; both are 48-port PoE 740W LAN Base switches. WS-C2960X-48FPD-L fits 10G distribution handoffs, while WS-C2960X-48FPS-L fits designs needing more 1G fiber uplinks.
What is the difference between WS-C2960X-48FPS-L and C9200L-48P-4G?
C9200L-48P-4G is the named Catalyst 9200L replacement for WS-C2960X-48FPS-L after the 2960-X end-of-sale announcement. WS-C2960X-48FPS-L fits like-for-like 2960-X sparing through the support window, while C9200L-48P-4G fits a current-generation refresh path.