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Catalyst 2960-XR 24 GigE PoE 370W, 2 x 10G SFP+, IP Lite
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WS-C2960XR-24PD-I Overview
WS-C2960XR-24PD-I is a fixed-configuration, stackable access switch engineered for high-performance networking environments. Designed with a robust architecture, it features 24×10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and four 1G SFP uplink ports that deliver reliable connectivity, support both twisted pair and fiber media, and provide versatile power options through its integrated AC power supply with the option for redundancy.
Optimized for scalability and performance, this Cisco Catalyst switch supports both Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities with the LAN Base image, making it ideal for branch offices, enterprise access layers, and digital workspaces. Its FlexStack‑Plus stacking technology further ensures seamless expansion and enhanced network resiliency in evolving network environments.
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WS-C2960XR-24PD-I Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- POE Support
- POE+
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 128 Gbps
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C2960XR-24PD-I
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 2960XR 24 Port PoE+ Switch
- Height
- 1 RU
- Width
- 17 in
- Depth
- 12 in
WS-C2960XR-24PD-I Use Case
Branch Office Access Layer with High-Density PoE and 10G Uplink
In a 50-seat branch office deploying 20+ Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP phones and door controllers, the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I delivers 370 W of PoE+ over 24 GigE ports and two native 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks to the campus core. Benefit: Simplifies cabling, ensures uninterrupted power for critical edge devices, and scales with zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center—outcome: 75 % faster rollout and 99.99 % network availability.
Retail Store IP Surveillance and Wireless Convergence
A regional retail chain outfits each store with 12 PoE cameras, 8 ceiling-mount APs and RFID kiosks. The Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite switch aggregates these devices on a single platform with resilient 10 Gbps uplinks to the distribution switch. Benefit: Centralized PoE management and hardened software deliver real-time video analytics and seamless guest Wi-Fi—outcome: 30 % reduction in security blind spots and 40 % lower operational costs.
Manufacturing Plant Industrial Automation and IoT Network
On a factory floor integrating programmable logic controllers, environmental sensors and smart conveyors, the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I provides deterministic PoE power and line-rate switching with IP Lite QoS for time-sensitive traffic. Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks feed a high-availability core. Benefit: Industry-grade reliability, streamlined device onboarding and granular traffic prioritization—outcome: 25 % boost in production throughput and zero unexpected downtime.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C2960XR-24PD-I |  WS-C2960XR-24TD-I |  WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I |  WS-C2960XR-48TS-I |  WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 in | 11.54 inches | 12.8 inches | 12.0 inches | 12.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 RU | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Lite | IP Lite | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C2960XR-24PD-I | WS-C2960XR-24TD-I | WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I | WS-C2960XR-48TS-I | WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports; 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 PoE+ ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 250 W | 370W | 110 W | 370 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 2960XR 24 Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 2960XR-24TD-I | Cisco Catalyst 2960XR 48 Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960XR-48TS-I | Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR 48 Port PoE+ Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 64 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 216 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 128 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 22 lbs | 30 lbs | 23 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Width | 17 in | 17.32 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.2 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
E
Ethan Vaughan
5
Handles medium workloads without any issues.
C
Clara Mitchell
4
Very stable and predictable under continuous operation.
L
Logan Mercer
4
Well-suited for high-availability branch networks.
A
Alice Goodman
5
Cisco build quality ensures long-term reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960XR-24PD-I switch?
The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I is a Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR series fixed configuration switch offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, 370W PoE budget and the IOS IP Lite feature set.
How much PoE power budget does the Catalyst 2960-XR 24PD provide?
The Catalyst 2960-XR 24PD provides a total PoE+ power budget of 370W, enabling up to 30W per port for powered devices such as IP phones and wireless access points.
Which uplink ports are available on the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I?
This model includes two fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed stacking or uplink aggregation to core switches or distribution layers.
Can I stack multiple Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR switches?
Yes, the 2960-XR series supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus stacking modules (sold separately), enabling up to 8 switches in a single logical stack with 80Gbps stacking bandwidth.
What software image is preloaded on the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I?
The switch ships with the Cisco IOS IP Lite image, providing essential Layer 2 features, QoS, security and basic IPv4/IPv6 functionality.
What performance metrics does the Catalyst 2960-XR 24PD deliver?
It offers a forwarding capacity of up to 41.6Mpps and a switching bandwidth of 216Gbps, ensuring wire-speed performance for enterprise access deployments.
Which PoE standards are supported by this switch?
The 2960-XR supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), automatically classifying and powering compatible end-devices.
Does the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I support IPv6?
Yes, the IOS IP Lite image provides basic IPv6 Layer 2 forwarding, ACLs and DHCPv6 snooping for dual-stack network deployments.
What does the IP Lite feature set include?
IP Lite delivers fundamental Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 static routing, ACLs, QoS, security features and IPv4/IPv6 support for campus access.
How is redundancy handled in the Catalyst 2960-XR series?
It supports dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and field-replaceable fans (on select models) to ensure continuous operation.
What rack-mounting options are available?
The switch includes mounting brackets for 1RU rack installation and can also be wall-mounted using optional wall-mount kits.
Which management interfaces does the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I offer?
Management options include Cisco IOS CLI via console or Telnet/SSH, a web-based GUI, SNMP v2/v3 and Cisco Prime Infrastructure integration.
What warranty and support does Cisco provide?
Cisco offers a Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty with next-business-day replacement and smart net total care service options for software updates and technical support.
What are typical deployment scenarios for this switch?
It is ideal for enterprise access layer deployments, PoE-powered voice, video and wireless connectivity, and small branch office networks.
How do I perform a basic configuration on the Catalyst 2960-XR?
Connect via console or SSH, enter global configuration mode, assign VLANs to ports, configure IP addresses, enable PoE and save the running-config.
Which SFP/SFP+ modules are compatible with the 10G uplinks?
Compatible modules include Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, GLC-SX-MM, GLC-LX-SM and third-party MSA-compliant transceivers for multimode or single-mode fiber.