Cisco WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I | Catalyst 2960-XR 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What Layer 3 features does the IP Lite license provide?
A: The IP Lite feature set includes advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities such as static routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, PIM (multicast routing), VRRP for redundancy, and policy-based routing. It supports up to 26,750 IPv4 routes and 48 switched virtual interfaces per switch, making it suitable for enterprise campus deployments requiring inter-VLAN routing.

Q: Can this switch stack with other Catalyst 2960 models?
A: The WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I can stack with other Catalyst 2960-XR IP Lite models only. It supports FlexStack-Plus stacking of up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps stack bandwidth. It cannot stack with 2960-X LAN Base models or 2960-XR models with different feature sets, as stacking is limited to matching feature sets.

Q: How many PoE+ devices can be powered simultaneously?
A: With the 370W PoE budget, the switch can power up to 12 devices at full 30W PoE+ (802.3at), 24 devices at 15.4W PoE (802.3af), or all 48 ports at approximately 7.4W each. Actual capacity depends on the power requirements of connected devices such as IP phones, access points, and cameras.

Q: Does this switch support redundant power supplies?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 2960-XR Series features field-replaceable modular power supplies and can accommodate a second redundant power supply for enhanced reliability. The redundant power supply options include PWR-C2-640WAC for PoE models, providing power resiliency for mission-critical deployments.

Q: What warranty and support is included with this switch?
A: The WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I includes Cisco's Enhanced Limitedwith next-business-day hardware replacement. For the IP Lite software feature set, Cisco provides maintenance updates and bug fixes for the lifetime of the product or up to 1 year from the end-of-sale date, whichever occurs earlier.