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Silver rackmount switch with 48 ports and two SFP slots

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. WS-C2960+48PST-S network switch 48x10/100 2x1000 2SFP

SKU CH-4BWJ-PM5KS MPN WS-C2960+48PST-S

A managed Layer 2 switch providing 48 Fast Ethernet ports with PoE, two Gigabit copper ports and two SFP uplinks for rackmount deployment

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Supported standardsIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3x
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) 48 × 10/100Base-TX 2 × 1000Base-T
  • Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s + 1,000 Mbit/s
  • Layer support2
  • Managed Layer 2 switching with 48 Fast Ethernet ports
  • PoE support on all 48 ports powers phones and cameras
  • Two Gigabit copper uplinks plus two SFP slots for fibre
  • Dual-voltage 110 V and 220 V AC input fits any rack
  • Compact 17.5" × 13" × 1.7" 1U form factor weighs 12.00 lb

48-Port Fast Ethernet Switch with PoE

This Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960+48PST-S is a managed Layer 2 switch built for rackmount deployment. It provides 48 copper ports at 10/100 Mbps with Power over Ethernet support plus two 1000Base-T ports and two SFP uplinks. The unit operates on 110 V or 220 V AC input and runs LAN Lite software for essential network services.

Suited for PoE edge deployments.

This switch fits networks that need to power phones, cameras or access points over existing Fast Ethernet cabling. It is not for environments that require 10/100/1000 speeds on every access port or Layer 3 routing features. Buyers who need full Gigabit to the desktop or advanced IP services should look at a different platform.

48 PoE ports decide the use case

The defining specification is the 48 10/100 PoE ports combined with only two Gigabit copper uplinks. That ratio determines whether the switch matches your cabling plant and bandwidth budget. Verify that the port count and speed mix align with your edge-device requirements before ordering.

How it compares

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Price $1,932.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCISCO
Product lineCatalyst
Model nameWS-C2960+48PST-S
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3x
Management typeManaged
Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s + 1,000 Mbit/s
VLAN capabilityYes
SNMP supportYes
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Main ports2 x SFP (mini-GBIC)
48 × 10/100Base-TX
2 × 1000Base-T
Power
Power detailsInput Voltage: 220 V AC
Input Voltage: 110 V AC
Size & build
Product dimensions17.5 in × 13 in × 1.7 in
Product weight12 lb (5.44 kg)
Shipping weight9.07 kg
Package size559 × 439 × 178 mm
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the WS-C2960+48PST-S and what must I purchase separately?

The unit ships as a managed rack-mount switch with 48 10/100 ports, two 1000Base-T ports and two SFP slots; SFP transceivers are not included and must be bought separately.

How do I decide between the LAN Base and LAN Lite software images for this Catalyst 2960 Plus switch?

LAN Base adds features such as Network Admission Control and advanced QoS, while LAN Lite provides a reduced feature set; choose LAN Base if you need those security and traffic-management capabilities.

What does the 10/100/1000 port mix mean for real-world throughput on this switch?

The 48 Fast Ethernet ports operate at up to 100 Mbps each, the two copper Gigabit ports at 1000 Mbps, and the two SFP slots accept 1000 Mbps modules for uplinks or fibre links.

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