Cisco Catalyst 2960 Switches

The Cisco C1-C2960X-48FPS-L is an advanced enterprise switch developed for modern office networking deployments where security, scalability, and efficient management are essential. Integrated with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, it delivers seamless connectivity and power to a wide array of office devices such as VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IP surveillance cameras, meeting the demanding requirements of business-critical environments. Featuring a robust switching capacity of 216 Gbps (full-duplex), the C1-C2960X-48FPS-L ensures high throughput and reliable packet delivery for mission-critical applications, minimizing network bottlenecks during peak workloads. As part of the Cisco 2960X series, this model leverages Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce overall power consumption while maintaining superior network performance, aligning with sustainability goals in today’s eco-conscious offices. The generous PoE budget of 740W allows for straightforward expansion, making the switch an ideal solution for scalable medium-to-large enterprise networks across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Equipped with LAN Base IOS, advanced Layer 2 switching, and intuitive management options such as SNMPv3, CLI, and WebUI, it empowers IT teams to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot rapidly. The stacking bandwidth of 80 Gbps enables flexible network growth and redundancy, ensuring business continuity. With proven reliability reflected by an MTBF of over 232,000 hours, the C1-C2960X-48FPS-L secures its position as a go-to choice for international distributors, system integrators, and IT managers seeking robust, energy-efficient, and versatile networking infrastructure in modern workplaces.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-C2960X-48FPS-L	C1-WS3650-48UR/K9	C9300-48UXM-E	JL728B
Brand	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco	Aruba
Port Configuration	48 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 (PoE+), 4 x 1G SFP uplinks	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 8 x 10G SFP+ uplinks	48	48 (30W/port, IEEE 802.3af/at)
Switching Capacity	216 Gbps (full-duplex)	472 Gbps	480 Gbps	176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	107.1 Mpps (64-byte packets)	351.19 Mpps	360 Mpps	130.9 Mpps
PoE Budget	740 W (IEEE 802.3at/af)	n/a	n/a	740W Class 4
Stacking Capability	80 Gbps stacking bandwidth, up to 8 units	StackWise-160 (up to 9 units)	n/a	Up to 8 members