Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PS-I | Catalyst 2960-XR 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols does the IP Lite feature set support?
A: The IP Lite feature set on the WS-C2960XR-24PS-I supports basic Layer 3 routing including static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF stub, EIGRP stub, HSRP, VRRP, and PIM stub. This enables routed access deployments for enterprise campus and branch networks.

Q: Can I stack multiple WS-C2960XR-24PS-I switches together?
A: Yes, the WS-C2960XR-24PS-I supports FlexStack-Plus stacking technology, allowing up to 8 switches to operate as a single logical unit with 80 Gbps stack bandwidth. Stacking modules and cables are sold separately. The stack provides unified management, configuration, and high availability with 1:N redundancy.

Q: Does this switch support dual power supplies for redundancy?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 2960-XR series supports dual field-replaceable power supplies. The switch ships with one 370W power supply by default. An optional second redundant power supply can be purchased separately to increase total PoE budget to 640W and provide power redundancy.

Q: What is the total PoE power budget and how many devices can be powered?
A: The WS-C2960XR-24PS-I provides 370W of PoE+ power with the standard power supply, supporting IEEE 802.3at (up to 30W per port). With intelligent power management, PoE can be flexibly allocated across all 24 ports. Adding an optional second power supply increases the total PoE budget to 640W.

Q: Is the WS-C2960XR-24PS-I suitable for deploying wireless access points?
A: Yes, this switch is ideal for wireless deployments. The 370W PoE+ budget can power multiple 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP cameras, and IP phones. The IP Lite feature set supports dynamic routing protocols and quality of service for optimized wireless traffic management in enterprise campus environments.