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Data Sheet
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches
The Cisco
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Catalyst
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2960-Plus Series Switches are fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet
switches (Figure 1) that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch offices,
conventional workspaces, and infrastructure applications. They enable reliable and
secure operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of Cisco IOS
®
software features, including Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches
Product Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches feature:
24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE)
LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS
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Software feature set
SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
Cisco EnergyWise technology to manage energy consumed by connected devices
An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement
Applications and Benefits
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series provides cost-effective, enterprise class Ethernet switching for:
Branch offices, remote sites, and retail locations
Conventional desktop workspaces
Building infrastructure, physical security, and other nontraditional access applications
Benefits of the 2960-Plus include:
Robust quality of service (QoS) that prioritizes voice and critical business applications
Flexible security features that can limit access to the network and mitigate threats
Tools that reduce total cost of ownership through simplified operations and automation

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