Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 740W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What is the maximum PoE power budget and how is it distributed?
A: The WS-C2960X-48FPS-L provides 740W total PoE+ budget, supporting up to 30W per port for 24 ports or 15.4W across all 48 ports. Intelligent power management allows flexible allocation across ports based on device requirements.

Q: Can this switch be stacked with other Catalyst 2960 models?
A: Yes, the WS-C2960X-48FPS-L supports FlexStack-Plus stacking with up to 8 Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base switches, or up to 4 units when mixed with 2960-S LAN Base series switches, providing 80 Gbps stack bandwidth.

Q: What feature set does this switch include?
A: This model ships with Cisco IOS LAN Base feature set, which provides advanced Layer 2 switching, QoS, security features including 802.1X authentication, and limited Layer 3 static routing. The feature set cannot be upgraded to IP Lite.

Q: Does this switch support redundant power supplies?
A: The WS-C2960X-48FPS-L includes one fixed internal power supply and supports external redundancy via the Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS) 2300, which connects through the RPS connector on the rear panel.

Q: What network management options are available?
A: The switch supports comprehensive management through Cisco CLI, web-based interface, SNMP, USB console port, and Ethernet management port. It is also compatible with Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch provisioning and centralized network management.