Datasheet
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches
- Switch Configurations
- Cisco FlexStack Stacking
- Power over Ethernet Plus - PoE+
- Cisco EnergyWise
- Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations
- Ease-of-Use Features
- Network Management
- Security Features
- High Availability
- Enhanced Quality of Service
- Specifications
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety
- Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
- Software Update Policy for Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches
- Cisco and Partner Services for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF
- Ordering Information

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Data Sheet
Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches
The Cisco
®
Catalyst
®
2960-SF Series of Fast Ethernet switches (Figure 1) provides
enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch and midsized campus access
applications. They enable reliable and secure business operations and lower total
cost of ownership through a range of innovative features including FlexStack, Power
over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF LAN Base models feature:
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2 or 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks for Gigabit performance and business continuity
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24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports
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Cisco FlexStack for simplified management with 20 Gbps of stack throughput, when deployed with the
FlexStack stacking module
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IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ for up to 30W of power per port
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Models offering 370W or 740W of combined POE/POE+ budget
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Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
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USB storage for file transfers, backups, and simplified operations
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Support for Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations features including Smart Install and Auto Smartports
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Extended limited lifetime hardware warranty, including next-business-day replacement with 90-day service
and support
Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF LAN Lite models feature:
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2 SFP uplinks for Gigabit performance and business continuity
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24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports
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Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics
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USB storage for file transfers, backups, and simplified operations
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Support for Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations features, including Smart Install and Auto Smartports
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Extended limited lifetime hardware warranty