Datasheet

Data Sheet

The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series can perform rate limiting through its support of the Cisco

committed information rate (CIR) function. Through CIR, bandwidth can be guaranteed in

increments as small as 1 Mbps. Bandwidth can be allocated based on several criteria, including

MAC source address, MAC destination address, IP source address, IP destination address, and

TCP or UDP port number. Bandwidth allocation is essential when network environments require

service-level agreements or when it is necessary to control the bandwidth given to certain users.

Management

The new Express Setup feature simplifies the initial configuration of a switch. Now you can set up

the switch through a Web browser, eliminating the need for terminal-emulation programs and the

command-line interface (CLI). Express Setup reduces the cost of deployment by helping less-

skilled personnel quickly and easily set up switches.

Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network-management application optimized for LANs

with up to 250 users. Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco switches,

routers, and WLAN access points. It supports a wide range of Cisco Catalyst intelligent switches

from Cisco Catalyst 2960 through Cisco Catalyst 4506. Through a user-friendly GUI, users can

configure and manage a wide array of switch functions and start the device manager of Cisco

routers and Cisco wireless access points. A few mouse clicks enable the Cisco recommended

security, availability, and QoS features without the need to consult a detailed design guide.

The Security wizard automatically restricts unauthorized access to servers with sensitive data.

Smartports and wizards save time for network administrators, reduce human errors, and help

ensure that the configuration of the switch is optimized for these applications. Available at no

cost, Cisco Network Assistant can be downloaded from the Cisco Website.

In addition to Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series switches provide for extensive

management using SNMP network-management platforms such as CiscoWorks LAN Management

Solution (LMS). LMS is a suite of powerful management tools that simplify the configuration,

administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. It integrates these capabilities

into a world-class solution for improving the accuracy and efficiency of your operations staff, while

increasing the overall availability of your network. LMS supports over 400 different device types

providing:

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Network discovery, topology views, end-station tracking and VLAN management

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Real-time network fault analysis with easy-to-deploy device specific best-practice templates

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Hardware and software inventory management, centralized configuration tools,

and Syslog monitoring

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Network response time and availability monitoring and tracking

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Real-time device, link, and port traffic management, analysis, and reporting

Table 1 gives the features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series. Table 2 gives the

hardware specifications, and Table 3 gives the power specifications. Table 4 lists the management

and standards support, and Table 5 provides the safety and compliance information.