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Feature Benefit
thresholds.
Cisco Express
Setup
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Express Setup simplifies initial configuration of a switch through a Web browser, eliminating
the need for terminal emulation programs and CLI knowledge.
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The Web interface helps less-skilled personnel quickly and simply set up switches, thereby
reducing the cost of deployment.
CiscoWorks
Support
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CiscoWorks network-management software provides management capabilities on a per-port
and per-switch basis, providing a common management interface for Cisco routers, switches,
and hubs.
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SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 and Telnet interface support delivers comprehensive in-band
management, and a CLI-based management console provides detailed out-of-band
management.
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Cisco Discovery Protocol Versions 1 and 2 help enable a CiscoWorks network-management
station for automatic switch discovery.
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The CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution supports the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series.
Table 2. Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switch Hardware
Description Specification
Performance
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16 Gbps switching fabric (Catalyst 2960-8TC, Catalyst 2960-24TT, Catalyst 2960-24TC, Catalyst
2960-48TT, Catalyst 2960-48TC)
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32 Gbps switching fabric (Catalyst 2960G-8TC, Catalyst 2960G-24TC, Catalyst 2960G-48TC)
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Forwarding rate based on 64-byte packets:
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Catalyst 2960-8TC: 2.7 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960-24TT: 6.5 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960-24TC: 6.5 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960-48TT: 10.1 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960-48TC: 10.1 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960G-8TC: 11.9 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960G-24TC: 35.7 Mpps
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Catalyst 2960G-48TC: 39.0 Mpps
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64 MB DRAM
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32 MB flash memory
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Configurable up to 8000 MAC addresses
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Configurable up to 255 IGMP groups
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Configurable maximum transmission unit (MTU) of up to 9000 bytes, with a maximum Ethernet
frame size of 9018 bytes (Jumbo frames) for bridging on Gigabit Ethernet ports, and up to 1998
bytes for bridging of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) tagged frames on both 10/100 and
10/100/1000 ports
Connectors
and Cabling
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10BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, 2-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cabling
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100BASE-TX ports: RJ-45 connectors, 2-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
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1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, 4-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
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1000BASE-T SFP-based ports: RJ-45 connectors, 4-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
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1000BASE-SX, -LX/LH, -ZX, -BX and CWDM SFP-based ports: LC fiber connectors
(single/multimode fiber)
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100BASE-LX, -BX, -FX: LC fiber connectors (single/multimode fiber).
Power
Connectors
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Customers can provide power to a switch by using either the internal power supply or the Cisco
RPS 675. The connectors are located at the back of the switch.
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Note: The Catalyst 2960-8TC and Catalyst 2960G-8TC do not have RPS ports.
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Internal-Power-Supply Connector
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The internal power supply is an autoranging unit.
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The internal power supply supports input voltages between 100 and 240VAC.
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Use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet.
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Cisco RPS Connector
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The connector offers connection for an optional Cisco RPS 675 that uses AC input and supplies
DC output to the switch.
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The connector offers a 675W redundant power system that supports up to six external network
devices and provides power to one failed device at a time.
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The connector automatically senses when the internal power supply of a connected device fails
and provides power to the failed device, preventing loss of network traffic.
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Only the Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=) should be attached to the redundant-
power-system receptacle.
Indicators
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Per-port status: Link integrity, disabled, activity, speed, full-duplex