Cisco Systems, Inc. WS-C2960X-48FPD-L 48-port PoE+ network switch

Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port PoE+ Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L is a managed, rack-mountable Ethernet switch designed for business networks that require power and data delivery over a single cable. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, all supporting PoE+, and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots for uplink connectivity. The unit runs a universal Cisco IOS image that automatically enables the LAN Base feature set for this model.

Suited for PoE-heavy access layers.

This switch suits organisations deploying VoIP phones, wireless access points or IP cameras that need up to 740 W of total PoE+ budget across 48 ports. It is not for buyers who require the IP Lite feature set, which is reserved for the 2960-XR family and cannot be added to this model. Networks needing only basic LAN Lite functionality should also note that feature level is fixed per hardware SKU and cannot be changed after purchase.

740 W PoE+ budget decides device density

The 740 W power budget is the single specification that determines how many connected endpoints can draw full PoE+ power simultaneously. All 48 ports are PoE+ capable, but the total available power limits the number of high-draw devices the switch can support at once. Buyers must calculate their per-port power needs against this budget to confirm the switch meets their deployment density.