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Routed Enterprise Access for Powered Network Endpoints

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch with Layer 3 IP Lite capabilities and two fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks. The 1U rack-mount chassis serves campus and branch wiring closets connecting IP phones, wireless access points, and other compatible powered endpoints. Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR switches run Cisco IOS, pairing local device operation with enterprise network-management options. One PWR-C2-1025WAC ships as standard, and a second internal bay accepts another PWR-C2-1025WAC when redundant power is required. Compared with the discontinued WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I, this configuration provides a higher shared PoE allocation rather than additional access ports. Powered-device demand therefore distinguishes these configurations when matching replacement hardware to an established installation with the same access-port density.

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Technical Details

216 Gbps switching capacity provides the full-duplex fabric figure for access traffic, while 130.9 Mpps forwarding performance describes processing of 64-byte Layer 3 packets. 740W of shared PoE power requires endpoint allocation rather than an assumption that every connected device can draw its per-port maximum. OSPF for Routed Access is limited to 1000 dynamically learned routes; static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, and EIGRP Stub provide additional unicast options. PBR directs traffic by policy, while HSRP and VRRP provide failover for routed links. WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I stores its image in 128 MB of flash, and the default forwarding template accommodates 16000 unicast MAC addresses. Administrators can adjust SDM templates to prioritize MAC, routing, security, or QoS resources. SSH and SNMPv3 require a cryptographic image, so remote-management requirements must match the installed software before staging. The network feature set is tied to the model rather than upgraded by changing the universal image.

Ordering

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I is available new sealed or certified refurbished; new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and both conditions include 30-day returns, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and PoE output under load on every powered port; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity, and required accessories on the purchase order. ORM Systems accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government, and supports enterprise and volume orders with RMA advance replacement.

Buying Notes

Buying NotesKey Specs

Optional visibility license paths

Full Flexible NetFlow and DNS-AS on WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I require Cisco ONE Foundation or Cisco DNA Essentials rather than the base feature set alone. Cisco DNA Essentials uses three-year or five-year terms managed through a Smart Account.

Order matched stacking hardware

A local FlexStack-Plus stack requires C2960X-STACK plus CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M or CAB-STK-E-3M. Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite members cannot share a stack with Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base or Catalyst 2960-S/SF LAN Base members.

Specify optical connections separately

Optical uplink orders for WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I require compatible transceivers selected for fiber type and reach. The fixed SFP+ cages do not provide a removable uplink-card bay, so specify the optical connections rather than an expansion module.

New service attachment ended

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I cannot receive a newly attached Cisco service contract after October 31, 2023. Existing eligible contracts can be renewed through January 29, 2027, with applicable support ending October 31, 2027.

Key Specs

Key SpecsKey Spec Values

Operating System

Cisco IOS

License Tier

IP Lite

Port Configuration

48 x 1G PoE+, 2 x 10G SFP+

PoE Budget

740W with one or two supplies

Lifecycle Status

End of sale October 31, 2022

Replacement PID

C9200-48P

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number
WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I
Brand
Cisco
Series
Catalyst 2960-XR
Use Case
Enterprise Access
Management Type
Managed
Software Image
IP Lite
Layer
Layer 3
Routing Protocols
Static / RIPv1 / RIPv2 / OSPF (up to 1000 dynamically learned routes) / OSPFv3 (up to 1000 dynamically learned routes) / EIGRP Stub / RIPng / EIGRPv3 Stub / PBR / HSRP / VRRP / PIM-SM / PIM-DM / PIM Sparse-Dense Mode / SSM / PIMv6 Stub
Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet
RJ-45 Access Port Count
48
Power Input
Internal AC PSU
RJ-45 Ports
48 x 1GbE PoE+
SFP+ Ports
2 x 10GbE
Uplink Type
Fixed
Uplink Speed Class
10G
PoE Support
PoE+
PoE Port Count
48 PoE Ports
PoE Budget
740W
Switching Capacity
216 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
130.9 Mpps
MAC Table Size
16000 Entries
Flash Memory
128 MB
Stackable
Yes - max 8 Units
Form Factor
Rack-Mount 1U
Input Voltage
100-264V AC
Power Consumption
0.89 kVA maximum apparent power
Primary PSU
PWR-C2-1025WAC
Redundant PSU
Optional
Cooling
Power-supply-integrated fans
Operating Temperature
-5°C to 45°C at elevations through 1500 m / -5°C to 40°C at elevations through 3000 m
MTBF
231590 Hours
Cisco Warranty
Enhanced Limited Lifetime for original end user / Cisco support ends October 31, 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 / 47 CFR 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
44.5 mm
Width
445 mm
Depth
408 mm
Weight
6.6 kg

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I Use Case

High-Density PoE Deployment for Enterprise Wireless Access

In a 500-user corporate headquarters, IT deploys the WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I Catalyst 2960-XR (48 GigE PoE 740W, 2×10G SFP+, IP Lite) at each wiring closet to power 48 Wi-Fi 6 access points via 740W PoE budget. This architecture ensures zero-downtime connectivity through redundant power feeds and dual 10G uplinks, delivering uninterrupted, high-speed wireless to all employees. Outcome: Simplified centralized management, 30% lower power draw with Cisco EnergyWise, and guaranteed enterprise-grade uptime.

Scalable IP Surveillance Backbone for Smart Retail

A nationwide retail chain implements the WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I as the network core for 24/7 HD video surveillance. Each store uses 48 GigE PoE ports to connect PTZ and fixed IP cameras, with two 10G SFP+ uplinks to the regional NVR. Cisco IP Lite software provides VLAN segmentation and QoS for video traffic, eliminating jitter and packet loss. Outcome: Centralized video management, 40% faster incident review, and PCI-compliant secure segmentation.

Voice-Optimized Branch Office Connectivity

A financial services firm standardizes its 50 branch offices by installing the WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I switch to power IP phones, VoIP gateways, and local servers. The integrated 740W PoE supply supports up to 48 phones per site, while dual 10G SFP+ uplinks provide resilient failover to headquarters. Cisco IP Lite features enable automatic QoS prioritization for voice, ensuring crystal-clear calls and 99.999% availability. Outcome: 25% reduction in voice downtime, streamlined remote provisioning, and centralized firmware updates.

Best For

Endpoint Power Sizing

When an endpoint refresh introduces higher-draw phones or wireless access points, size the powered-device inventory before choosing quantities. The single-supply configuration supports 24 ports at 30W or 48 ports at 15.4W. Specify each device's maximum demand and intended simultaneous load before the PO.

Distance Stack Extension

When an existing stack spans different wiring closets, distinguish distance stacking from local copper stacking before ordering another member. FlexStack-Extended operates at 40 Gbps and requires Cisco IOS 15.2(6)E or later. Specify C2960X-FIBER-STK for fiber stacking or C2960X-HYBRID-STK for mixed copper-and-fiber connections, and confirm the intended links before the PO.

Regional Spare Pools

When a regional spare pool needs identical replacement hardware, standardize condition and the accessory list across locations rather than mixing incomplete orders. ORM Systems provides regional stock and RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA. Specify quantities, destinations, and the required RMA arrangements before the PO.

Not Suitable If

PoE above 30W per endpoint

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I supplies PoE+ rather than PoE++. Powered devices requiring more than 30W per port exceed the supported endpoint power class.

Maximum PoE+ power on every port

The shared 740W budget cannot supply 48 endpoints at 30W simultaneously. C9200-48P reaches 1440W with two PWR-C6-1KWAC supplies while retaining 48 PoE+ ports.

Modular uplink-card expansion

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I has fixed uplinks and cannot accept a removable uplink card. C9200-48P provides modular uplinks, including four 10G connections through C9200-NM-4X.

Cisco support beyond October 2027

Cisco support for WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I ends October 31, 2027. C9200-48P is the current migration target for orders that should move away from this discontinued hardware.

Product Comparison Table

Catalyst 2960-XR 48 GigE PoE 740W, 2 x 10G SFP+, IP LiteWS-C2960XR-48FPD-ICatalyst 2960-XR 48 GigE, 2 x 10G SFP+, IP LiteWS-C2960XR-48TD-ICatalyst 2960-XR 48 GigE PoE 740W, 4 x 1G SFP, IP LiteWS-C2960XR-48FPS-ICatalyst 2960-XR 24 GigE PoE 370W, 2 x 10G SFP+, IP LiteWS-C2960XR-24PD-ICatalyst 2960-XR 24 GigE, 4 x 1G SFP, IP LiteWS-C2960XR-24TS-I
Depth408 mm408 mm408 mm408 mm408 mm
Ethernet TechnologyGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Flash Memory128 MB128 MB128 MB128 MB128 MB
Form FactorRack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1URack-Mount 1U
Height44.5 mm44.5 mm44.5 mm44.5 mm44.5 mm
Manufacturer Part NumberWS-C2960XR-48FPD-IWS-C2960XR-48TD-IWS-C2960XR-48FPS-IWS-C2960XR-24PD-IWS-C2960XR-24TS-I
Power Consumption0.89 kVA maximum apparent power45.6W (100% traffic)890 VA0.46 kVA maximum apparent power36.2W
Switching Capacity216 Gbps216 Gbps216 Gbps216 Gbps216 Gbps.
Weight6.6 kg6.1 kg6.7 kg6.2 kg.5.9 kg.
Width445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm

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Reviews & Ratings

F
Fiona Lambert

Reviewed on the 15 August 2023

4

48-port XR with PoE 740W performed flawlessly under heavy load.

C
Colin Freeman

Reviewed on the 4 October 2018

5

Reliable and efficient for enterprise access layer networks.

V
Vanessa Reid

Reviewed on the 11 October 2024

5

Stable PoE distribution for IP phones and access points.

T
Trevor Beck

Reviewed on the 1 September 2023

4

Easy to configure, maintains predictable performance consistently.

H
Harriet Cross

Reviewed on the 9 June 2018

4

Excellent enterprise-grade switch, minimal downtime observed.

Questions & Answers

What does the WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I part number mean?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I identifies a Catalyst 2960-XR configuration with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 740W of shared PoE power, two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and IP Lite. The WS-C2960XR prefix identifies the family; 48 gives the access-port count; FPD identifies this powered 10G-uplink configuration; and the I suffix selects IP Lite.

How is WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I managed?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I supports the Cisco Configuration Professional web UI, CLI over SSH or Telnet, RJ-45 or USB console, SNMP, and Bluetooth access with an external dongle. Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center provide network-level management. SSH and SNMPv3 require a cryptographic image; network-management solutions require separate licenses.

What is the lifecycle status of WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I reached end of sale on October 31, 2022, and eligible Cisco support ends October 31, 2027. Software maintenance ended October 31, 2023; vulnerability and security support ends October 31, 2027. C9200-48P is the current replacement, so distinguish existing-installation spares from forward migration purchases.

What condition and warranty options does ORM Systems offer for WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I?

ORM Systems offers new sealed and certified refurbished WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I units, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new hardware and up to 1 year on certified refurbished hardware. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty is original-owner coverage, bounded by October 31, 2027.

Which licenses does WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I use?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I includes IP Lite base capabilities, while optional feature paths use Cisco ONE Foundation or Cisco DNA Essentials. Cisco DNA Essentials offers three-year or five-year terms managed through a Smart Account. After expiration, renew the add-on or deactivate it and reload to continue operating with the base license capabilities.

How much PoE power does WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I provide?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I provides 740W of shared PoE power with a 30W per-port maximum. One PWR-C2-1025WAC supports 24 ports at 30W or 48 at 15.4W, with intelligent allocation across powered ports. Adding a second PWR-C2-1025WAC preserves the 740W budget after a supply failure rather than doubling the available endpoint power.

What uplinks does WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I have?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I has two fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks rather than a modular uplink bay. Connection planning should match optics to the upstream interface, fiber type, and reach. A removable uplink card cannot expand the front-panel interface count, so include the required compatible optical connections in the purchase specification.

How many switches can a Catalyst 2960-XR FlexStack-Plus stack contain?

Catalyst 2960-XR FlexStack-Plus stacks eight members at 80 Gbps with C2960X-STACK. Cable choices are CAB-STK-E-0.5M, CAB-STK-E-1M, and CAB-STK-E-3M. IP Lite members stack with Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite members only, not Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base or Catalyst 2960-S/SF members. Confirm the installed modules and member compatibility before extending an existing stack.

Which routing protocols does Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite support?

Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite supports OSPF for Routed Access, static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, and EIGRP Stub. OSPF allows one OSPFv2 instance and one OSPFv3 instance, with a maximum of 1000 dynamically learned routes. IPv6 options include RIPng, EIGRPv3 Stub, and PIMv6 Stub; PBR, HSRP, and VRRP also support routed-access configurations.

What is the difference between WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I and WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I provides a 740W PoE budget, while WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I provides 370W. Both discontinued configurations have 48 Gigabit access ports, two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and IP Lite. The higher-budget variant suits legacy replacements with greater aggregate endpoint demand; the lower-budget variant matches installations originally sized around the smaller allocation.

What is the difference between WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I and WS-C2960XR-48FPD-L?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I uses IP Lite, while WS-C2960XR-48FPD-L uses LAN Base. Both discontinued configurations pair 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 740W and two SFP+ uplinks. These variants serve legacy replacement requirements that must match the installed software feature set; the I model matches IP Lite installations, while the L model matches LAN Base installations.

What is the difference between WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I and C9200-48P?

WS-C2960XR-48FPD-I has two fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks, whereas C9200-48P uses a modular uplink bay. C9200-48P is the current successor and accepts C9200-NM-4G or C9200-NM-4X for 1G or 10G uplinks. The discontinued Catalyst 2960-XR model serves exact legacy replacements; C9200-48P suits migration orders requiring modular uplink selection.