Cisco WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What is the total PoE power budget and how is it distributed?
A: The WS-C2960X-48LPS-L provides 370W total PoE budget with intelligent power management. It can support 12 ports at full 30W PoE+ (802.3at), 24 ports at 15.4W PoE (802.3af), or all 48 ports at 7.4W per port. Power allocation is dynamic and flexible based on connected device requirements.

Q: Can this switch be stacked with other Catalyst models?
A: Yes, with the optional FlexStack-Plus module (C2960X-STACK), this switch can stack up to 8 units within the same Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base series, or up to 4 switches when mixed with 2960-S LAN Base series switches. The stack provides 80 Gbps throughput and unified management.

Q: What is the difference between LAN Base and LAN Lite feature sets?
A: The WS-C2960X-48LPS-L runs LAN Base IOS, which includes advanced Layer 2 features, enhanced QoS, security capabilities like 802.1X authentication, IGMP snooping, and SDM templates. LAN Lite offers basic switching with limited features. LAN Base is designed for enterprise campus and branch deployments requiring enhanced functionality.

Q: Does this switch support redundant power?
A: Yes, the WS-C2960X-48LPS-L comes with one fixed internal power supply and supports connection to the optional Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS 2300) for external redundant power backup to ensure network uptime in mission-critical environments.

Q: What uplink transceivers are compatible with the 4x 1G SFP ports?
A: The 4x 1G SFP ports support standard Cisco 1G SFP transceivers including GLC-SX-MMD (multimode 850nm), GLC-LH-SM (single-mode 1310nm), GLC-T (copper RJ45), and other compatible 1000BASE modules. These uplinks provide flexible connectivity for fiber or copper distribution layer connections.