Cisco Systems, Inc. WS-C2960C-12PC-L network switch

Compact managed switch for wiring-constrained spaces

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-C WS-C2960C-12PC-L is a new managed Ethernet switch built for deployment outside traditional wiring closets. Its wall-mountable format suits enterprise and commercial sites such as offices, branch locations, classrooms and cruise ships. The unit delivers advanced security, unified communications, wireless and IP video services where space is limited.

Suits PoE edge deployments.

This switch fits buyers who need Power over Ethernet on Fast Ethernet ports plus dual uplinks in a compact managed platform. It is not for buyers who need more than 12 primary ports, higher port speeds than Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, or a feature set beyond the LAN Base image. Environments requiring modular expansion or redundant power supplies should look elsewhere.

12 Fast Ethernet PoE ports with 2 dual uplinks

The decisive specification is the combination of 12 Fast Ethernet PoE ports and 2 dual-purpose uplinks in a managed, wall-mountable chassis. This port count and uplink arrangement determines whether the switch matches the cabling and device-density plan for the intended workspace or branch installation.