Cisco WS-C2960XR-48TS-I | Catalyst 2960-XR 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x 1G SFP, IP Lite

Q: What Layer 3 routing features does the IP Lite feature set provide?
A: The IP Lite feature set enables enterprise access Layer 3 routing including RIPv2, OSPFv2/v3 stub, EIGRP stub, equal-cost routing, HSRP, VRRP, and PIM stub multicast. It supports up to 26,750 IPv4 routes and is ideal for inter-VLAN routing and basic network segmentation at the access layer.

Q: Can this switch stack with other Catalyst models?
A: Yes, the WS-C2960XR-48TS-I supports FlexStack-Plus stacking (requires optional C2960X-STACK module) with up to 8 switches and 80 Gbps stack throughput. However, it can only stack with other 2960-XR IP Lite models, not with 2960-X LAN Base or LAN Lite switches.

Q: Does this switch support PoE or PoE+?
A: No, the WS-C2960XR-48TS-I does not support Power over Ethernet. For PoE requirements, consider the WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I or WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I models which provide PoE+ capabilities.

Q: Is a software license required for the IP Lite features?
A: No license is required. The Catalyst 2960-XR uses a universal software image, but the IP Lite feature set is permanently bound to the hardware model and cannot be changed or upgraded. All features are included out-of-the-box.

Q: What is the difference between the TS and TD models in the 2960-XR series?
A: The TS models (like WS-C2960XR-48TS-I) feature 4x 1G SFP uplinks, while TD models (like WS-C2960XR-48TD-I) feature 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks. The TD models offer higher-speed uplink connectivity and slightly better forwarding performance (130.9 Mpps vs 107.1 Mpps).