Description
What is the Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch?
The Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch is a Catalyst 2960-X Series 48-port PoE+ switch with a 740W PoE budget and two 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed connectivity. Featuring FlexStack-Plus stacking and 216 Gbps switching capacity, it is designed for enterprise campus access deployments.
Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch Key Features
- 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 740W total PoE budget
- 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed distribution connectivity
- FlexStack-Plus stacking up to 8 switches at 80 Gbps stack bandwidth
- 216 Gbps switching capacity and 107.1 Mpps forwarding rate
- LAN Base Cisco IOS software with advanced Layer 2 security and QoS
- Optional PWR-RPS2300 redundant power supply support
- MTBF of 233,370 hours for reliable enterprise access deployments
Typical Use Cases
- Enterprise campus access requiring 10G uplinks to distribution switches
- High-density PoE deployments with concurrent wireless AP and IP phone power
- Stacked wiring closet deployments managed as a single switch
- Upgrade from legacy 2960G/3560G switches with 10G uplink requirements
Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch Specification
WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Specifications |
| Enclosure type | Rack-mountable – 1U |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 + 4 x 1G SFP |
| Network management Interface | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Available PoE Power | 370W |
| Forwarding bandwidth(Gbps) | 108Gbps |
| Maximum stacking number | 8 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 80 G |
| Forwarding Performance | 107.1Mpps |
| Switching bandwidth | 216Gbps |
| Maximum active VLANs | 1023 |
| MAC Address Table Size | 16K (default) |
| CPU | APM86392 600MHz dual core |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB |
| Status Indicators | Per-port status: Link integrity, disabled, activity, speed, and full duplex System status: System, RPS, Stack link status, link duplex, PoE, and link speed |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Console ports | USB (Type-B), Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Stacking cable | Optional |
| Power Redundancy | Option (PWR-RPS2300) |
| Voltage range (Auto) | 110V-240V |
| Power Consumption Operational | 0.49KVA |
| Miscellaneous |
| Width | 17.5 Inches (44.5 cm) |
| Depth | 14.5 Inches (36.8 cm) |
| Height | 1.75 Inches (4.5 cm) |
| Weight | 12.9 lb (5.8 Kg) |
| Package Weight | 23.48 lb (10.65 Kg) |
| Rack Mounting Kit | optional |
| MTBF in hours | 233,370 |
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPS-L Switch and Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L Switch?
A: The WS-C2960X-48FPS-L has 4 x 1G SFP uplinks, while the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L has 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks. Choose the FPD-L when you need faster uplink speeds to the distribution layer, and the FPS-L when you need more uplink ports at 1G.
Q: Does the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L support FlexStack-Plus?
A: Yes. The WS-C2960X-48FPD-L supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus stacking technology, allowing up to 8 switches to be stacked at 80 Gbps stack bandwidth and managed as a single unit.
Q: What is the PoE budget of the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L?
A: The WS-C2960X-48FPD-L provides 740W total PoE budget across all 48 ports, supporting PoE+ (802.3at) devices such as wireless access points and IP phones.
Q: Can I add redundant power to the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L?
A: Yes. The switch supports optional Cisco PWR-RPS2300 Redundant Power System for power supply redundancy, ensuring continuous operation in critical deployments.
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