Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960L-SM-48TS is a professional 48-port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch designed for enterprise branch offices, SMBs, educational institutions, and campus access networks. It delivers reliable Layer 2 switching with essential Layer 3 capabilities, making it an ideal solution for organizations requiring secure and cost-effective network access.
Equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, the switch provides high-speed connectivity for users, servers, and fiber backbone links. Its 104 Gbps switching capacity and 77.38 Mpps forwarding rate ensure wire-speed performance for voice, video, and data applications while maintaining low latency.
The fanless design enables silent operation, making it suitable for offices, classrooms, retail stores, and conference rooms. Built-in security features including 802.1X authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, Port Security, ACLs, and BPDU Guard help protect the network from unauthorized access and attacks. Management is simplified through an intuitive Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime, and Cisco Network Plug and Play for rapid deployment and centralized administration.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | WS-C2960L-SM-48TS |
| Brand | Cisco |
| Product Series | Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed |
| Product Type | Layer 2 Smart Managed Switch |
| Software License | LAN Lite |
| Total Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1G SFP |
| PoE Support | No |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Bandwidth | 52 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 77.38 Mpps |
| Layer Features | Layer 2 with Static Routing & RIP |
| MAC Address Table | 16,000 Entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 255 Active VLANs |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,216 Bytes |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, ACLs, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, BPDU Guard |
| QoS | Layer 2–4 QoS |
| Management | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime, Cisco Network Plug and Play |
| Console Ports | RJ45 Console & USB Mini-B Console |
| USB Port | 1 × USB Type-A |
| Memory | 512 MB DRAM |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Mounting | 1U Rack Mount |
| Dimensions | 44.5 × 24.0 × 4.4 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.27 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +45°C |
| Power Supply | Internal AC Power Supply |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1X |











