Product specifications

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Power Management
The 2960-X switches offer a range industry leading features for effective energy efficiency and energy
management.
Switch Hibernation Mode (SHM) is an industry first and available on all 2960-X series switches. This feature puts
the switch in ultra low power mode during periods of non-operation such as nights or weekends. Switch
Hibernation Mode on the 2960-X switches can be scheduled using EnergyWise compliant management software.
IEEE 802.3az EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) enables ports to dynamically sense idle periods between traffic
bursts and quickly switch the interfaces into a low power idle mode, reducing power consumption.
Cisco EnergyWise policies can be used to control the power consumed by PoE-powered endpoints, desktop and
data-center IT equipment, and a wide range of building infrastructure. EnergyWise technology is included on all
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches.
For more information about Cisco EnergyWise
™
, visit
cisco.com/go/energywise.
Network Management
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XSeries Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration.
2960-X Series Switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Prime
™
network management solutions provide comprehensive network lifecycle management. Cisco Prime
Infrastructure provides an extensive library of easy-to-use features to automate the initial and day-to-day
management of your Cisco network. Cisco Prime integrates hardware and software platform expertise and
operational experience into a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting,
and administrative tools.
For detailed information about Cisco Prime, visit cisco.com/go/prime.
Cisco Network Assistant
A Cisco network management application designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networks with up
to 250 users that runs on PCs, Tablets and even SmartPhones, Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized
network management and configuration capabilities. This application also features an intuitive GUI where users
can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
For detailed information about Cisco Network Assistant, visit
cisco.com/go/cna.
Security Management
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) support enables the 2960-XR switches to offer security management for all
devices connected to it.