Cisco WS-C2960X-24PS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What is the difference between PoE and PoE+ on this switch?
A: All 24 ports support IEEE 802.3af PoE (up to 15.4W per port). The first 12 ports also support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port), allowing you to power high-wattage devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, PTZ cameras, and IP phones. The total PoE budget is 370W across all ports with dynamic power allocation.

Q: Can I stack this switch with other Catalyst models?
A: Yes, the WS-C2960X-24PS-L supports FlexStack-Plus stacking. You can stack up to 8 Catalyst 2960-X switches together for a single management plane and 80 Gbps stack bandwidth. You can also stack up to 4 switches when mixing with Catalyst 2960-S LAN Base series. A C2960X-STACK FlexStack-Plus module is required (sold separately).

Q: What license or feature set does this model include?
A: This switch comes with the Cisco IOS LAN Base feature set, which includes Layer 2 switching, advanced QoS, comprehensive security features (802.1X, MACSec-ready hardware, TrustSec), NetFlow Lite, and basic Layer 3 static routing. The LAN Base license is permanently tied to the hardware and cannot be upgraded to IP Lite.

Q: Is this switch suitable for VoIP and video surveillance deployments?
A: Absolutely. With 370W of PoE+ power and support for up to 30W per port on 12 ports, this switch is ideal for powering IP phones, video conferencing equipment, wireless access points, and IP cameras. It also includes intelligent QoS features to prioritize voice and video traffic for optimal performance.

Q: What warranty does the Catalyst 2960-X Series include?
A: The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series comes with an Enhanced Limited(E-LLW), which includes next-business-day hardware replacement (where available) and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco TAC support. This provides peace of mind and rapid resolution for any hardware issues.