Cisco WS-C2960XR-24TS-I | Catalyst 2960-XR 24-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x 1G SFP, IP Lite

Q: Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, the WS-C2960XR-24TS-I does not support PoE. It is a non-PoE model with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4x 1G SFP uplinks. If you require PoE capability, consider the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I or WS-C2960XR-24PS-I models.

Q: What is the IP Lite feature set and what capabilities does it provide?
A: IP Lite is an enterprise access Layer 3 feature set that provides routing capabilities including static routing, RIP, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP stub, PIM stub, and VRRP. It enables limited Layer 3 routing functionality for campus access layer deployments. The IP Lite feature set is bound to the hardware and cannot be upgraded or downgraded.

Q: Can the WS-C2960XR-24TS-I be stacked with other Catalyst switches?
A: Yes, this switch supports FlexStack-Plus stacking with up to 8 units and 80 Gbps stack bandwidth. However, it can only stack with other 2960-XR IP Lite models. It cannot stack with 2960-X LAN Base/LAN Lite switches or other Catalyst series switches due to different feature sets.

Q: Does this switch require a software license?
A: No, the Catalyst 2960-XR Series uses a universal Cisco IOS image and does not require any software licenses. The IP Lite feature set is automatically activated based on the hardware model and is included with the switch purchase.

Q: What is the difference between the 2960-X and 2960-XR series?
A: The 2960-XR series features a field-replaceable modular power supply (with optional redundant power supply support), IP Lite Layer 3 routing capabilities, and is designed for enterprise access deployments. The 2960-X series has a fixed power supply and is available with LAN Base or LAN Lite feature sets focused primarily on Layer 2 switching.